TiredOfMyself

I was sleeved October 2016. I had horrible reflux daily and was on several meds. I still gagged and vomited up acid daily. I also gained back 25 pounds I had lost. I was snacking all the time because if my stomach was empty I threw up. I had my revision last Monday, September 2019. So far so good. No reflux.

Thank you so much!

I go on Monday. I’m so nervous.

I am 2.5 years out, I had the VSG. I’m down 100+ pounds. Suddenly I’m having issues. Major reflux. Not new but way worse. Horrible bloating to the point where people think I’m pregnant. Pain when anything touches my stomach. I can’t wear anything constrictive. DR has done gastric emptying and swallow study. Both were fine. He has no clue what is happening. Says there isn’t even enough stomach left to cause my issues. He just ordered a esophagus manometry and a PH probe. Waiting to get them done now. I’m in pain. I’m miserable. Any ideas? Here is a picture, left is when I woke up. Right was in the afternoon. I can literally feel it happening, it’s like blowing up a balloon. I’m so embarrassed to even post this photo.

I went to the doctor today and was diagnosed with SIBO. You guys are the best! Now to get insurance to approve the antibiotic. I also scheduled the ph probe. Hoping something helps!

I'm down 89 pounds but my weight loss has pretty much stopped. I still want to lose 50 more pounds!

I forced myself to eat a yogurt and gagged the whole time. My husband finally asked why the hell I was eating something I hated. I hate eggs, milk or yogurt and I still can't do it!

Congrats!

Thank you so much, I did hit onderland finally. I still can not poop. Anyone else having these issues? I am taking 3 ducolax and 3-4 bisacodyl daily to go.

I am 5 months and 22 days out and my hair has finally slowed down falling out. It was falling out by the handful. I have been taking biotin daily since way before surgery.

I'm getting discouraged as well. Weight is coming off so very slowly. I'm down 76 pounds and I am so grateful but I'm just stressed about it. I have lost 76 pounds and still haven't gone under 200. Frustrating!

How are you all changing your relationship with food?

I take 20mg of Bisacodyl daily. If I don't, I can't poop. I still need an enema a week or so. Miserable doesn't even begin to explain how I feel.

I'm stuck at 210ish pounds and have been for 3 weeks now. I'm discouraged and frustrated. Down 69 pounds since 10/27/16.

That is amazing. I will be so excited to get below 200. It is taking forever.

How is everyone doing?

I'm 4 months out. I haven't had any issues sticking to my meal plan at all. Ugh. I failed so hard.

I failed. Over the day I ate 2 cupcakes and 3 chocolate covered strawberries. I wish I was a dumper. I'm so disappointed in myself.

I was sleeved 10/27 and my weight loss has slowed as well.

I feel the same way. I forget to drink often and have to force myself. Bad, I know, I'm trying.

How many carbs are y'all getting a day? I know my carbs are high but I have to have some fruits and veggies. I am having horrible BM issues, I have to go and can't go at all even on major meds. My GI insists I have to have some fruit and veggies daily. It is making my carbs so high! I still have to force myself to eat. Often it is bedtime and I have only had 500 calories, I have to eat another meal before bed!

I stay right around 1000 calories, I try to get at least 800 calories a day. I have slowed losing as well. This week I haven't lost anything. I'm down 59 pounds, I get stressed when I stop losing though. I'm afraid I'm going to stop losing. SW- 278 CW- 220

I had to share the best thing I have found to wear after surgery. I am down 3 sizes and am broke so I can't afford to buy a ton of clothes. I have been living in these leggings and tunics from Amazon, the leggings are very similar to LuLaRoe but half the price! They will fit all sizes to like a 12 and don't need replacing like regular pants. The tunics also fit a wide range of sizes, I am down 47 pounds and still am wearing the same ones I bought right after surgery. Leggings link- https://www.amazon.com/PLUS-Solid-Length-Leggings-VP103-BLACK/dp/B00XV1N8KE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1483388721&sr=8-1&keywords=viv+leggings+plus&linkCode=ll1&tag=t03be-20&linkId=3510a830dd023818f50943444185733d Tunic top link- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWLFXRF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=t03be-20&linkId=8b690b33c252d280ced1b70b6c0eb8c2 I just throw on some riding boots and a necklace and I look put together even though I feel like I am wearing my jammies. Hope this helps someone.

I mixed a bit of taco seasoning in chicken broth. It still sucked but it was a little bit of variety.

I try to eat 6 times a day. 3 meals and 3 snacks (protein.) I have never been able to do shakes so I have to eat often.