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PPIs will not stretch your sleeve (you don’t have a pouch) but uncontrolled acid could cause lesions on your esophagus which could lead to Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer. I developed uncontrolled acid about 8 months after my VSG after never having an issue prior to surgery. I was on PPIs for a year before I had to revise to RNY since the PPIs didn’t control my acid and I had developed lesions from the acid. The meds didn’t stretch my sleeve and I was at goal at that time of my revision. In my opinion, if I had heartburn every single day there’s no way in this world I wouldn’t be taking Omeprazole every single day. If you’re concerned maybe consult with a gastroenterologist. Also in my opinion your surgeon’s advice is crap.

Amen and hallelujah!

I had my surgery at Cedars in May, 2014. I'm happy to answer any questions you have. It's a great program!

I don't really post here anymore but saw your post and felt compelled to respond. I had NO reflux prior to my sleeve. At the time of my surgery I also had a hiatal hernia repair. 8 mos post sleeve I developed horrific reflux. So bad that the only option was to revise to RNY. Don't be afraid of RNY. I would never, ever, never have a sleeve if I was previously diagnosed with GERD

@@jenn1 No actually. My surgeon has been really helpful. He's a runner and has a good handle on nutrition issues. He worked with me to figure out what I could eat prior to and during a run to maintain energy and it's been successful. Also the former dietitian in his office did a ton of research for me and came up with a menu plan that I used during my last 1/2 (I've done 5 since my VSG and countless 10ks). She never came back from maternity leave, so I'll have to meet with her replacement and see if she's willing to work with me. Also, with my sleeve, I had great restriction, but nowhere near as small as some people who post here. It was nice since it gave me the control I needed to get to goal, but I was able to eat enough to fuel my activity. It will be interesting now since I had to convert to RNY, I have much more food sensitivity than I did originally, and I dump on carbs, so a long run scares me. I've done 2 10ks since my conversion (both with my surgeon) and I was fine, but I'll have to see when I try to run double the distance. I was just saying to a friend of mine that I'm going to have to try Pasta before May to see how it sits, or I'm going to have to come up with a plan B.

I"m still too intimidated to try a full marathon. I have a half coming up in May, but haven't started my serious training. My calories in non-training mode stay between 1000 and 1200 (my MBR was tested at 1239) My surgeon would like me to be at 1200 consistently, but I gain weight and am very hesitant. I'm trying though, particularly since my runs are going to start ramping up. Like you, I increase carbs the week before a run since I can't carb load in the traditional sense the day before. Although the day before is also more carb heavy than normal. Even when I'm not training for a run, my workout schedule is pretty intense. I run 2x a week, spin 1-2x a week, do TRX once a week, kickbox 1x a week and take random other classes (yoga sculpt, a HIIT class). That's why my surgeon is very unhappy with me that I'm below 1200 many days. A bit of background so you know my playing field. Im 5'. Had VSG on May 12, 2014 and got down to goal when I started suffering from severe Reflux. I converted to RNY on 7/1. Prior to surgery, I gained up to 142 lbs (the only thing that brought any relief was Ritz crackers and I ate them by the sleeveful over the course of the day). I' down to 120ish right now but finding it difficult to stay there. I went up over the holidays and the weight is slowly coming off. I'm grateful for this thread and the experience you all have. No offense to any new post surgery people, but I need the advise from those who have been in maintenance for a while and can help me find balance.

I can post on the thread. What info should we focus on?? Lbs/food choices, all of the above? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too. Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. 2.7 months post op and maintaining a 130+lb loss.

In my opinion, this is a bad idea for someone who has been in maintenance for a while. Liquids won't do anything for you. To carb detox rapidly, I try to eat all Protein . . . specifically all meat or all meat/dairy. After the first few days, the carb cravings are gone and I can reintroduce healthy carbs (veggies, etc.) into my diet.

Going back to high Protein, low carb has worked for me. After the holidays I was up about 5 lbs. By increasing my protein, lowering my carbs to approx. 40g a day and increasing my fluids (never a problem for me, but i'm drinking even more than usual), I've lost 3 lbs since Christmas. I know it's unlikely to keep coming off at that rate, but I find high protein low carb works for me and makes me feel my best also. I'm in for both support and accountability!

I would get rid of the crackers. You list the nutritional content, but don't include the carb amount, which I'm sure is high. Babbs' idea of cheese crisps is a good one.

Sure. My surgery was 5/12/14. Date of surgery I was 237. Today I was 121. I initially had VSG but converted to RNY on 7/1/16 because of out of control acid. If you have any other questions, please let me know!

If I had GERD prior to surgery I would never choose sleeve. I was sleeved in May 2014. I never had GERD prior to surgery but developed a severe case as a result of the sleeve. It was miserable and the sleeve makes it worse. I wouldn't bet on the acid going away after surgery, even if you have a hiatal hernia repaired (I did, didn't matter). My acid was so bad I was forced to convert to bypass. It's just my opinion but if I had acid issues I would go bypass from the start Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in so cal. Had my surgery at Cedars in May 2016. I'd be happy to share any knowledge I've gained living post op for 2+ years with all of you Californians so let me know if you have any questions! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I converted to bypass from sleeve because of severe GERD. Prior to surgery, my Dr. told me I was unlikely to lose any significant weight as a result. And he was right. I've lost a whole 11 lbs in the 6 months since my revision. Sorry I can't give you any additional information about revision for weight loss, but if you have questions about revision in general, feel free to ask.

I am 2 years and 7 months post surgery. I looked like I was at a normal albeit curvy weight about a year post surgery. I'm currently 122 lbs on a 5' frame. While that is considered a "normal" BMI, I'm far from skinny. I started a new job July 2015 where no one knew me in my "fat" body. It's been an interesting experience. I'm completely used to my eating habits, but I guess to the uninitiated, my habits are odd. I eat small meals every few hours, that mostly consist of a type of meat. I can walk into our office kitchen and not be tempted by the Snacks (a better word for crap) that are left on the table. Over the holidays I got so tired of hearing the comments about how I was "so good" or how they couldn't wait for me to "cut loose" and "be bad" at the holiday party, that I outed myself. I took two of the staff members into my office, showed them before pictures, told them about my surgery and told them that I was doing what I needed to do to keep the body I now have. The comments have, for the most part, stopped and I'm happy about that. Yes, It's nice to no longer be "invisible" or treated with disdain. I'm learning to say "thank you" when someone compliments me rather than "thank you, but . . . ." and then draw focus to the parts of me I don't like. It's sometimes difficult, and odd for sure.

I still can't tolerate chicken. I was sleeved on 11/18 and it still feels like it's sitting in my stomach. I hear it's best to stay away from deli meats as much as possible because they are so processed. Have you tried other pork items? Doing so will help you determine if it's a pork aversion or just that cut of meat. I eat deli meat all the time. Boars Head has a line of all natural meats that limit the additives. It's a lower calorie/high Protein food that completely works with my program Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes scrambled eggs are soft & should be something you can tolerate, provided there isn't a lot of butter or other fattening stuff with the eggs. It will take you a while to get it down. That's normal. I was sleeved 11/18 & it still takes me about 30-45 mins. to eat a meal. I'm much farther out than that, but I use a decent amount of butter when I cook my eggs. The butter helps keep the eggs moist. I don't have a problem adding fat. Your body needs fat to function. I use butter, full fat cheese, etc all with my dietitian's blessing. This is just another point of view, but just wanted to share that I don't fear fat Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Miguel Burch at Cedars. He did my Sleeve and then my conversion to RNY. I needed to convert because of severe GERD that developed after my VSG. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have! I'm in Sherman Oaks also

@@Moon Princess Sherman Oaks!

They are! I'm in the valley but I commute to el Segundo every day, so I can meet you pretty much anywhere on the west side if that's possible ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Just curious, where in the valley are you? I've never come across another Valley girl! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sorry just saw this. I'm 2 years 7 months post surgery and at goal Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Haha ok little b***h where did I EVER say I want to "load up" on carbs? You've had the sleeve done so you damn well know the most a person can eat 2 weeks post opp is a spoonful or two. No one wants to be on a liquid diet forever. Cut your bs trying to lowkey fat shame people when you should be giving helpful advice like you weren't big as a house at one point. Please. Your nasty comment was not asked for and no one wants your negative comments on their threads like what's the point of you being on this app? I suggest you becareful with what you say to people online. Be very careful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Let's see, a couple of bites fill you up but you only want to take couple of bites of potato or mac and cheese (both extremely WLS friendly foods, by the way). So really the poster you called out was correct. You want to load up on carb heavy food. I would suggest you run any deviations in your food progression by your surgeon or his/her medical staff. I know less than 2 weeks post op those foods were NOT on my plan (hell, 2 years and 7 months post op, they're still not on my plan). At this point, your body needs Protein to heal. Where is the protein in those foods? And trust me, they will fill you up and you won't get protein in, until you become ravenous again and the cycle starts over again. That is just MY opinion. You are free to listen or ignore it. What you are not free to do is call me names or threaten my ass. Rather than threaten posters who refuse to validate your choices you should consider their advice like a rational person since everyone who offered an opinion is much farther out than you and amazingly successful. If you want validation and not advice why don't you save everyone the trouble and state that in the subject line. And, in the brilliant words of Lipstick Lady, feel free to block me if any part of this post sets you off. Good luck with your future endeavors. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm not in Orange County but I am in LA

That's great if you constantly have your phone in your possession. I don't. I don't always have it in my hand or on my body when I get up from my desk to use the bathroom or otherwise walk around my office. I'm a lawyer and I'd get fined or, in the extreme, held in contempt if I attempted to be at counsel table or question a witness holding my phone so my activity gets tracked. I much prefer to have a fitbit on my wrist so that my activity gets tracked. Do I believe it's a perfect system? No. My fitbit will count steps from exaggerated arm movements, but it does give me a general idea of my activity and does act to motivate me to move.