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So I read elsewhere that a lot of people are reporting that they start sneezing when their pouch is full or their eyes/nose start running. That's so weird! Anyone here experience that sort of thing too? I know there's hiccuping and burping, but sneezing seems like such a strangely attached reaction to a full pouch

EGD biopsy says I have it. One thing I forgot to ask my doctor is how can they guarantee it’s gone after the 2 weeks of antibiotics? Anyone else have to go through the treatment for this?

Please folks...I'm not hear for a lecture. I'm just reporting what my surgeon's office told me was OK and I'm curious if anyone else's surgeon said the same. I haven't had surgery yet. OK so....I emailed my surgeon the other day and asked what NON-NSAID pain relief can they prescribe for period cramps (in case Tylenol ends up not working for me) when the time comes because my cramps are pretty brutal for maybe 2 days max. She said they rarely do that BUT, as long as I stay on Prevacid after surgery, taking a couple Advil per month should be safe and fine. Has anyone else been told this and ended up getting an ulcer anyway? Thanks for your feedback!!!

When I joined these forums back in 2008 I was seeking lap-band surgery. I'm not anymore. How can I remove the "LAP-BAND Patients" category under my picture? I feel like I've searched everywhere for this setting.

In my surgeon consult yesterday he told me that once I have surgery, I must avoid NSAIDS at any and all costs because the potential to cause ulcers. Pardon the pun, but this was a tough pill to swallow LOL What in the world do you do when you have a headache or period cramps? Tylenol has always been 100% ineffective for me especially with period cramps. Headaches are rare for me, but cramps...those are a definite once a month occurrence and they show no mercy except when I toss back about 4 Advil

So I’m sitting here 13 days PO and I keep having these recurring thoughts of “what if my bypass just doesn’t work...?” Irrational, I know. I’m not talking about losing the weight and regaining. I mean straight up NOT losing anything ever. That doesn’t happen, right? I have no complications, no pain, I can drink and take my supplements with no issue. That scares me too. Like, I thought this was supposed to be hard. If I didn’t see the scars on my belly I would second guess that I ever had surgery. 😕

Anyone else feel guilty eating mashed potatoes in the purée stage? Prior to surgery I was strict keto for 2 years and potatoes were like a deadly sin LOL Next weeks grocery run I think I'll be grabbing some mashed cauliflower...until then, the real thing won’t hurt since the quantity is so small, right? (like 2 tbsp)

That wouldn’t quite be the same as mashed potatoes, would it?

Yeah it’s on my list as OK, but I have so much guilt I can’t even deal LOL I think I’ll be avoiding until I get to the store for the alternative 😋

Above my profile pic it still says "Patiently waiting..." I'm not though. Where in the world can I change that? Can't find it anywhere. Thanks!

How much fiber is too much? I’m switching to the Atkins 30g + 7g of fiber shakes to help save on the amount of Benefiber I use. One serving of Benefiber only gives 3g and the suggested amount per day is 3 servings (9g). I don’t wanna get stopped up. Thoughts?

Great minds think alike, girl!

Sick like nausea or the other end? That sounds awful

For the past year I’ve used the Atkins app to log food. Since I just started purée (13 days PO) I’m starting to log again. Wasn’t bothering the past couple weeks. 25g sounds good. I did a little reading after my initial post and that amount matches up with the info I found 👍🏼👍🏼

Ohh is it a preset goal? MFP used to piss me off so I quit bothering LOL Whts the amount it sets for you?

Last Thursday I had a scratchy sore throat for a couple days. It went away. Figured it was allergies. Yesterday I started constant sneezing and no allergy meds in my arsenal would fix it. This morning I have crap in my chest, a slight cough and still a sneezing with a runny nose. No fever. This is NOT ideal for the week before surgery! Liquid diet starts today and Pre-op Appointment is tomorrow. Last thing I need is a stupid cold to postpone surgery plus my medical leave is all set up with HR. Waiting to hear from my surgeon about what they want me to do. Anyone else get a cold right before surgery?

True!!! You got this, girl!!!

I am SO glad this post was made!!!

Oh gosh! They won't let you add some more protein (unflavored) to those Glucerna shakes?

That blows!!! My Shark Week just ended on Monday'ish. Keep full of protein and you'll be fine!

I'm officially on the May 2019 Loser's Bench with ya'll!!! Next Tuesday, May 14th

Thank you!!! Your well wishes must be powerful! LOL I'm already better. Phew

Anthem came back after 1 day with the answer...surgery is now moved up to May 14th!!!! Losers bench, here I come!!!!

That’s reassuring! Surgery is next Tuesday the 14th.

@yessi1976 @vanmatre @CNDC @VeeAurora We’re all the 05/14/19 Quintuplets!!! @VeeAurora, we’ll just count you as like the one born first at 11:59pm 05/13/19 and the rest follow the next day LOL 😂🤣 Best of luck ya’ll!!! Let’s keep in touch ❤️