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Same here! I will be able to go "shopping" in my closet for a while!

Hi all, So I had my surgery on June 10th. Everything has been going fine except I have this huge rash that covers my entire stomach, around to my sides and spreading lower. I noticed it about 3 days ago and for the most part it didn't bother me that much until last night when the itching was horrible! I haven't taken any pain meds since Friday night. I initially thought it might have been from the oxycodone, but it should be getting better if I haven't been taking it, not worse. I sent a message to my MD and the nurse suggests to start taking Benadryl first to see if that helps. Just wondering if anyone else has had anything like this happen to them.

I've told everyone. Most of them already knew about my struggle to lose weight in the past. A lot of them even pretty much said as much after I told them I was going to get surgery and were happy for me. I'm not ashamed of my decision and like it has been said here, I now have a lot of support! You need to decide what is right for you. I have been blessed to have such a supportive bunch around me. Others aren't as lucky. Good luck on your journey!

Hi Taylor, I've been feeling pretty good. Been going on 3 mile walks every morning since about day 7 post-op. Have a little acid-reflux issue going on, but I guess that happens pretty frequently to people. Good luck to you! August will be here before you know it!

I know! So many answers to the same problem. Who knows, I'm just glad it's gone!

I have also been very open about what I was going to do. Luckily pretty much everyone has been happy, albeit concerned about the actual surgery, for me.

Not from Boston, from Worcester. Had my surgery June 10th at St. Vincent's Hospital. Things have been going great! Good luck to you!

It has reduced the feeling of hunger for me as well. I am only going on 3 weeks and just started soft solids. I haven't eaten too much, but I probably have taken a little too big of a bite or not chewed enough because you can feel it. It just feels uncomfortable until it works its way down. From what I've heard about overeating, either you will throw it up, or you will be extremely uncomfortable because the food is basically sitting towards the bottom of your esophagus until the stomach has had a chance to transition the food in it to the intestine. Once that happens the food that is in the holding pattern can move its way down and you will start to feel better. Can definitely forget about eating, especially if I'm tied up doing something. As Don said, the hunger feels different. It isn't that empty grumbling feeling that I would sometimes get. It's hard to explain. Good luck on your journey!

When I went to my follow up appt with my PCP, my Dr. thought it was a contact dermatitis. I met with my surgeon Tuesday and he said sometimes people get reactions from the stuff they put on your stomach to help some of the bandages stick.

Started last night. Felt like a pill or something was stuck in my throat. Sort of like a mild burning sensation. I kept sipping water but after about 10-15 minutes I would feel it again. Felt better this morning, had my protein shake and my B12 and multi. Just took my thyroid medication and Pepcid and am starting to feel that sensation again. I am 11 days PO. Anyone have the same issue?

The other weird thing is that he said you are probably burning 1800 calories a day. Are you working out that much? If so, even more reason to make sure you are getting enough Protein. You don't want to be losing muscle mass. My NUT said to always eat your protein first as it is the most important, then if you have room some veggies and carbs. Good luck with your second opinion!

I think it is reflux. Met with my surgeon yesterday and he recommended prilosec and mylanta. Said it should calm down after a while.

I know everyone's plan is different, but I met with my NUT yesterday to go to soft solids. I was told that beef would be the last thing that your stomach will be able to tolerate because it is harder to digest and sometimes more fibrous. She said it wouldn't be until about 6 months that beef would be ok.

First I would ask if you are maybe taking too big of a bite and are you chewing really well? The paperwork I got from my NUT said to take bites the size of a pencil eraser. Second, are you trying beef? I was also told by the NUT that beef is that last thing you are able to tolerate and probably can't until about 6 months out. Hope you figure it out soon and feel better!

I just had my 2 week follow-up with my NUT today. She said the tiredness is totally normal and is typically the last thing to go. Hang in there!

I have the same issue. I have my post-op with my surgeon today. Hopefully he will suggest something to help!

Good luck to you! Hope the tums solves your problem. I've been getting a weird burning at night, sometimes in the morning and occasionally during the day. Think I'm having some reflux issues too. Meet with my surgeon tomorrow and will mention it.

Hey Saira - How's your mom doing?

You might need clarification from your NUT. Plus, you said you added a little cheese - that definitely is not on the full liquid stage. Maybe that is what was making you feel bad?

Congrats!

I'm only 2 weeks out so don't have any words of wisdom from experience, but maybe pull out some old pictures of yourself before you've done the amazing job you have thus far. Remind yourself why you did this in the first place and return your focus to your goal. You are so close!! Keep up the good work!

I'm a June 10th-er too. Surgery went well, went home next day. Only real pain I had was gas pain day 1 post-op. It was horrible! Felt much better the next day. About 5 days our more or less, developed a rash over my entire stomach. Contacted my surgeon's office and the nurse said to try Benedryl, which thankfully did help. Had a follow-up with my PCP last Thursday. She thought the rash was contact dermatitis, maybe from the adhesives they used during surgery. Down 12.4 lbs since surgery. First week was only about 2. Walking 3 miles every morning since about day 8 post-op. Have my follow-up tomorrow with the surgeon and the NUT. Cannot wait to move onto the next phase of this diet! I am very tired of Protein shakes and although I manage to get the minimum recommended daily amount of protein in, it's getting harder to choke them down! Water is going down great and have no problem getting all that in. Starting to feel a little hunger now that i am 2 weeks out. In the beginning didn't feel hungry at all. It's not the same though. It's not the stomach growling I-need-to-eat-now kind of hunger, but different. It's hard to explain. To Ajhr - Maybe post your question in the general VSG section. We are all pretty new to this way of living and maybe more people will read your question there and be able to help. The only suggestion I have is to maybe call your MD or speak to a NUT. Good luck!

I'm only 2 weeks into it. My first week I was only down 2 lbs. This past week I've dropped almost 10. Everybody is different. Like it has been said before, we didn't put this weight on overnight, we can't expect it to come off overnight. Just work the program as you should and things will take care of themselves.

Haven't been a huge fan of the Nectars, other than the Fuzzy Navel I sometimes have in the morning. Choking down the Chocolate Truffle now. It could also be that I'm at the end of my two weeks on the protein shakes and am very sick of them! Can't wait to meet with my NUT on Tuesday to go onto the next phase!!

Only had bad gas pains for a couple of hours the day after surgery. Just keep moving for it to work itself out.