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Hello....I am 8 days post op. Is it normal to experience some mild reflux and gas bubbles? The bubbles feel like they are coming up my throat when I eat or drink. Thanks

Yes heartburn is the same as reflux as far as I know.

Kortolano-My surgeon did say sometimes people with reflux get it so bad it does not even respond to medications. In that case, he said the sleeve could be converted to a bypass. But, I don't want that to happen obviously. That makes sense-stopping and walking a bit between bites. I find if I slouch while eating or drinking and for a little bit afterward, it makes the reflux and gas worse. So I try to sit as straight as possible and not sit too much after eating.

Thanks for the replies. I have an appointment with my surgeon on Thursday so I'll tell him whats happening. I had egg salad for lunch, maybe I put too much low fat mayo in it.

Yes I take Prevacid. I had relux issues before surgery so maybe he will have to increase it. I just started on puree food this morning and I was only able to eat about 1/2 of a 1/4 cup at breakfast and lunch. We'll see. Thanks!

Did anyone have a low TSH level in their pre-op blood work and if so, did this delay surgery? Thanks

Mine is 7 so I guess that would actually be "high" but it would be hypothyroidism

What do they do during the cardiac clearance? Thanks

Hi everyone. I am 32 years old and hoping to have surgery by March or April. I was told i had to quit smoking which I did on January 8th and have not had a cigarette since. I also have to lose 20 lbs before surgery. But, I am having a hard time mostly emotionally giving all this up. It's so hard to not smoke because I used to use that to control my anxiety. I also have a hard time losing weigtht cuz I'm hungry all the time. I'm mulling through all of this and trying to find other ways to deal because I know it will be worth it in the end when I have surgery, but has anyone else gone through this or is going through this that can give me a little encouragement/advice/support? I'm a stay at home mom with a 3 year year old and a 1 year old and I get stressed out easy. Thanks

I tried the WonderSlim program and the foods are not that good. Most of the puddings/shakes have a bitter aftertaste in my opinion. The soups and meals are sorta gross too. If you want to try them, I have a ton of stuff I could send you to try out if you want.

Congratulations you look great just the way you are right now. How much more do you want to lose?

JerseyGirl, I am impressed with your weight loss so far, that is awesome. Congratulations! I am in the beginning process and have my first appointment Monday. My weight is close to your beginning weight and I hope I lose as much as you did so far.

Does anyone have Capital Blue Cross Traditional that was approved for a gastric sleeve? Thanks

Thank you for a great article!