bariatricwife
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bariatricwife reacted to a post in a topic: Anti anxiety meds
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does anyone have 60 pounds or less to lose?
bariatricwife replied to conrad1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was so depressed over my weight and my inability to lose it and keep it off no matter what I did. I just had had enough. Plus at 37 yo I had high blood pressure and triglycerides. I knew my situation would only get worse. I figured why wait for more meds and problems. Plus I'm ready to look good NOW! Regarding Mexico, I don't know looks like plenty of people on here have done it- I found a surgeon here in Florida who did it. -
I'm a Bariatric surgery nurse and patient and a firmly believe a 32 is too tight. Many people end up with very bad reflux with this size.
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bariatricwife started following Reflux!, 32 vs. 36 sleeve, does anyone have 60 pounds or less to lose? and and 6 others
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does anyone have 60 pounds or less to lose?
bariatricwife replied to conrad1's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had 50-60 pounds to lose and had surgery 10/9/15. I've lost 30 pounds so far. -
FEMALES - DECREASED URINE FLOW - ANYONE?
bariatricwife replied to downsizingdiva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This happens to me when I'm dehydrated. Also urine is strong smelling and very yellow. Drink more!! -
BLERDgirl reacted to a post in a topic: Hungry like feeling since surgery- 6 weeks out.
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Hungry like feeling since surgery- 6 weeks out.
bariatricwife replied to bariatricwife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I take 40 mg at night because I was having night GERD issues that have since resolved. I starting taking Zantac 150 mg in am and omeprazole at night. Doesn't seem to do it so far. I guess time will tell. This surgery is like a baby.. Goes through its phases!! -
bariatricwife reacted to a post in a topic: Is anyone else worried about the chemicals and artificial additives?
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bariatricwife reacted to a post in a topic: Is anyone else worried about the chemicals and artificial additives?
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Hungry like feeling since surgery- 6 weeks out.
bariatricwife posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am hungry... I guess.. It's the only way I can describe it. The kind of burning,grumbling, somewhat nauseated feeling i got when i was super hungry before surgery. It goes away when I eat and for 30 minutes after. Drinking doesn't help it. I take omeprazole daily and have tried eating tums to ease the tummy- nothing! It is NOT cravings or head hunger. I'm getting worried that I will have a constant upset stomach for the rest of my life. Does anyone else feel this way or have tried anything that helps? -
bariatricwife reacted to a post in a topic: Questions for Alcohol Drinkers ONLY!
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bariatricwife reacted to a post in a topic: Questions for Alcohol Drinkers ONLY!
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bariatricwife reacted to a post in a topic: Sleeve failure?
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Turmeric capsule
bariatricwife replied to TinyTink's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just remembered I saw them in GNC in a chewable -
Having problems with eating and swallowing
bariatricwife replied to theother_onefoot's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tea, broth, hot water with lemon. Anything that tastes good to you. Ginger tea is good for GERD. I had GERD also but it went away thank goodness. It is due to how tight your sleeve was made and how much swelling is there post op. I read a study that 60% of sleeves have GERD and it is almost always resolved by 2 years. yikes! One more thing that helped me with pain and nausea when I ate and especially drank was getting treated for thrush. Check your tongue.. If there is a white furry like coating on it, this could be the culprit and it's easy to treat. Happy to say I am eating and drinking fine now!! -
Having problems with eating and swallowing
bariatricwife replied to theother_onefoot's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Drink something warm before you try to eat. It helps me. Also I have to remind myself constantly to slow down when I'm eating. -
Turmeric capsule
bariatricwife replied to TinyTink's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's too big for me and I'm almost 6 weeks. Maybe in a few more... My feet are back to hurting since I stopped taking them. I tried opening the capsule and mixing it into my shake. Bad idea! -
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Numbness in outer thigh
bariatricwife replied to SaraSleeves's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's called lateral femoral cutaneous syndrome and has to do with nerve regeneration and does go away by 3 months usually. Not exactly sure why it happens... -
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B12 B12 b12!
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With untreated severe reflux, usually you give it time, and if it continues you may need a conversion to a gastric bypass to resolve the GERD. It is not uncommon. Good luck.. You must be miserable! See your surgeon.
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momentary stomach discomfort and gas burps with drinks post op
bariatricwife replied to valentinegirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try room temperature or warm fluids. And the quicker you can get off pain medications, the faster the gas pain will go away. I'm 3 weeks out and I still sometimes get a pain from drinking but it's much better.