Hi I'm new here and I would like to say congrats to everyone on their lose.. As for me on the 9th will make 3 months since surgery. I I have lost 34lbs right now.. Is that good or should it be more? Everything has been fine except for 2 days ago my acid reflux has been acting up.. Who do you guys recommend? Thank you..

I don't think I can answer the question about whether or not 34lbs. is a good enough loss. Everyone is different and, therefore, not comparable. Enjoy your loss and how much better you feel.

34 lb gone beats the heck out of 34lbs gained! So I say success!

Yes true.. But do you know anything about the acid reflux? I don't know if it's something since my stomach is smaller now..

Sorry, I can't. I had that happen a few times when I ate and laid down soon afterwards. If it's more often, I would definitely call your surgeon. Maybe he/she can prescribe medication for it.

Ok thank you..

My surgeon gave me a prescription for acid from day one so I don't know about that. I know I when I forgot one day last week I could feel the acid start so I took it and haven't missed since. You should ask your surgeon.

Were you prescribed a PPI? My surgeon had me on 40mg omeprazole mandatory for 2 months because excess acid and reflux is such a common issue postop.

I got 40mg omeprazole too

Ok thanks I will deff call the doc today..

I take the 40 mg omeprazole as well.

Hey I'm part of the 40 mg omeprazole club as well! Have you checked with your surgeon?

Hope you feel better soon.

As for the amount of weight lost in the amount of time...well I don't think there are any rules or promises. The main thing is that you stay focused on staying on track and stay positive. One pound lost is better than a pound gained any day in my book. I haven't looked at the scale in a bit. Tomorrow is my one month surgery day as long as the scale shows a number less than the one from the 19th I'll be happy! And realize the pouch is doing it's thing!

I am feeling better.. Thank you.. Haven't had a chance to talk to the doc.. Hope you lost something.. And yeah that's true as long as no weight gain.. I lose about 2lbs a week..