Lisa00

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I am having the same problem since my sleeve in April 2014, severe GERD. I have been on several meds to try and treat it with no success. I went and saw a GI doctor and he suggested I try a procedure called "Linx", if you are unsure what this is you can google it. It is not an FDA approved procedure so I am not sure I will go through with it yet, my second option is going to a bypass. I am really confused as to what to do but I want relief from this GERD like now. Would love to talk to people who have had this "Linx" or have gone from sleeve to bypass. I need to make a decision very soon. Thank You in advance

I just wondering if it is a hernia? I have never had one nor do I know what they feel like. Has anyone had or have a hernia, what does it feel like?

I am almost a year out, and am having some stomch problems or so I think it is my stomach. I have been getting these like "Charley Horse" type cramps midsection to the right of my abdomen. I have had lots of scans and ultrasounds done and everything comes back fine. I called my bariatric surgeons office today and my surgeon wants to do an endoscope to see if it is possibly something to do with my sleeve. Has anyone else every expericed this type of feeling? They are extremely painful and last for up to 15-20 min and the only way to get it to go away is if I lay down on my back and strech out. Also makes me very nauseated when thesee cramps come on. Just want to see if anyone else has ever had this problem. Thanks

I really miss the chat room even though I was in and out at times. Was really nice to connect with others in real time and chat about weightloss stuff and give helpful info to others just starting their journey's. Always nice to meet new friends on it as well. I do hope that Alex will decide to bring it back. PLEASE

I was wondering what happened to the tool bar of list of friends. It is not there anymore, same as with the chat room's tool bar.

Ok but what happened to the friends list toolbar that was at the bottom. I cannot see it

I am almost 6 months post op and have lately been feeling down, I have fallen off track a bit and really want to get back on track and be honest and serious about getting to my goal. I just really could use a friend who has been through this and understands without passing judgement on my getting off track but will empower me to get back on the right track to succeed at this. Please if you could be there and help me I truly would appreciate it so much. TIA Lisa

Thank you VSGPapi, I am sure I will in time.

yes Lisa Riley. what is yours and I will try and find you?

I could sure use a buddy right about now, any out there from Oregon? Thanks

last name is Riley, what is your user name on fb?

Be nice to meet you too and we can talk about our journey's. I have been trying to message you on here in a private message but not sure you are getting them. Do you use facebook at all? Lisa

Hi, where abouts in Oregon are you? I am in Astoria. I had my surgery on April 23rd, 2014, So I am about 2.5 weeks out. I had my surgery at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital there in Portland. My surgeon was Emma Patterson from Oregon Weight Loss Surgery Center. Who is your surgeon, and are you looking forward to your upcoming surgery? I know I was so nervous and excited when my surgery was coming up. Do you use facebook at all? Hope to talk to you soon. Lisa

I was sleeved on April 23,14. I fell into a slump after surgery. got majorly got depressed in the hospital and I was only there 1 night. I can just start crying at the drop of a hat. Then went home and started having urinary retention issues and then one of the incision sites broke open a little bit. I am off all the narc pain meds and nausea med that they give. However I am always so tired and feel like I can sleep the days away. I have been also having a hard time making sure I am getting my Protein and other liquids in. Has anyone else ever went through this?

Does anyone know if you can have soup on a liquid diet? Like tomato soup?

Well today is the day, I have to be at the hospital in 4 hours and surgery to start at noon. I have a 2 hour drive to get there, maybe I will sleep on the way as to pass the time quicker and to not think about how my stomach keeps growling at me. Good Luck to you all today.

Thanks for the answer, I instead of having soup, had a small can of V8 Juice, it was ok. Did get a bit of heartburn but quickly went away

My surgery is tomorrow as well, I am a ball of all kinds of emotions too. You are surely not alone, but we can do this. Good luck to everyone who is going in tomorrow. See you on the loser bench

Hi Jess, I am having my surgery same day as you. good luck to you

Surgery in 3 day's (April 23rd). I am so nervous and excited to begin this new chapter in my life. Good luck to all who is having surgery this month. WTG to those who have already had surgery this month.

I am schduled for April 23rd, can ya all tell me what you drink for protein shakes/drinks? I still can't find a shake that I like, I need one that is not thick and easy to swallow.

Did any of you pre or post sleevers have to go through a metabolic test before surgery?