ArmyOfMe

Heck no, absolutely no regrets. I wish I could have had this surgery 10+ years ago. I wasted all my youth on being miserable, embarrassed, worthless, ugly and hating myself. Such a shame! The first few months will prove to be difficult as with any kind of major surgery but it's so beyond worth it. No more medications for all the hundred pains in each corner of your body, no more elevated blood pressure and being told you are close to a heart attack, no more sweating like a waterfall, no more crying in the changing room, no more judgement because of your size and no more days where you want to hide yourself from the world and live secluded from humanity because you can't fit in. All these generals make this surgery a blessing to obese folk.

I told only the souls that needed to know. My MIL+FIL, husband and my ex-friend and her husband ... aaaand who ever in my husband's unit indirectly had to be told (Red Cross message). I've been keeping it that way ever since surgery. It's a personal choice that feels right with me. You have to do what feels right for you.

It's common. As you can see, more and more of us can relate. I don't have an answer to this side effect. In my case, I do think it's vertigo. I also have a lot of ear infection problems amongst other things. According to Google there is a connection between the two. I get dizzy when I stand up, or I completely go blank and lose balance. I've also experienced fuzzy vision. I don't know if it makes sense, but sometimes I feel everything whirling or spinning. Nuts!

I believe not. I read an article by a surgeon to where she was saying that the pouch should be of 15cc. She was saying that most surgeons will not make the pouch this small because it's too meticulous and takes way too much of their time. When I mentioned it in my last seminar, the surgeon's advisor told me the surgeon will only make it size 30cc. That's the smallest he is willing to go. I was a bit disappointed but I got over it fast. My biggest concern is just like yours: not enough restriction and bigger chance of the pouch stretching over time.

I've been logging my food for over two months. In the beginnings of my journey I found food logging boring but because I was so blind and lazy to see what a valuable tool it is. I have been successful and accountable since I started logging my food. I have no intention to ever giving up on it. You can do it! Give yourself some credit.

That is great news! Good job!

You are fresh out of surgery. Yes, you are correct, your nerves need time to heal. Meanwhile, you need to measure your meals according to your Bariatric binder or your nutritionist's advice. That will teach you self discipline and prevent you from eating more than your new pouch can tolerate. I highly recommend logging your daily food intake. It's an amazing tool to control your calorie count and exercise. It will keep you grounded and accountable.

My family back home are all food addicts. They don't live to survive on food, they live for the pleasure of eating every day like it's Thanksgiving. Just imagine an Italian family of 10 at the table. It's all about the food, the wine and talking. The biggest wake up call is a picture of yourself at your highest. Carry that with you everywhere. When you feel like falling off the wagon, pull that picture out of your pocket and look at it long and hard. That is the person you are exhausted to be. That is the body you want to leave behind and start fresh. Think about all you ever wanted to do but your weight kept you from doing it.

I too switched to decaf before surgery. Took a long break from coffee after my surgery and juuust recently have I gone back to my daily cup of decaf coffee. Keeps things going smoothly.

Nuts, Protein bars, fat free/light popcorn puffs, fat free Ritz crackers, wheat thins, string cheese, baby bell cheese, laughing cow cheese wedges. Not that many options in the sweets department but plenty of salty choices. As for drinks: Water (add Crystal Light to it) or Lipton Half/Half (light version).

Liquid Lortab but it is a prescription med and at the surgeon's discretion. Over the counter, I also take Tylenol as needed.

Give those nerves time to heal. They're all stoned in there. Imagine yourself high on special brownies ... Well, that's how your gut feels right now. Eat what your plan advises and try to be patient. Easier said than done but in this instance, it's so worth it. Good luck!

Tucks pads, Dermoplast anti-bacterial spray, panty-liners and a good cream will help with relief . I see nobody dared mention the 'roids. Those suckers are evil.

Keep on taking the Prilosec until your doc says otherwise. It's good that it stopped hurting, that means the med is doing its job.

Yes. Personally, I take Nexium twice/day but to prevent ulcer build up rather than acid reflux. Talk to your doctor. He/she is best qualified to diagnose and prescribe.