Dee~Dee

I had severe GERD. I used to take liquid antacid, Tums, and acid controller plus a daily PPI to deal with it. I had a 4 cm hernia repaired during sleeve surgery and have had no issues since. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Quick question.... Did you know about the hernia prior to surgery or was it found and repaired during surgery? I've heard lots of people say they had hernia repair during surgery and I believe I have one... but wonder if you need pre-authorization to get it repaired during sleeve? Thanks Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Why shouldn't you drink Premier Protein shakes? Please enlighten us???? Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

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Glad you are doing better...!!! What happened... if you dont mind sharing? Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

I found the group but it says I cannot join. Do I need an invite? If so I'd like to join. Surgery date Dec. 6th Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Thats awesome!!! Good luck to you Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Yeah..... We'll be ok though, we can do this!! We should keep in touch. Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Im also Dec 6th.... Sooo excited nervous and scared all at the same damn time!! Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

December 6th sleever here.... !!! Wow what a new year 2017 will definetly be!! Cant wait!!!!

Congratulations to you @@tgrow !! How long do you expect till you get a date? Do you feel ready? Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Unfortunately, it appears it is definitely the norm for certain users. But you'll get to know who they are though and can just skip over their comments (that worked for me). You can get a lot of good information and positive reinforcements from most users here if you can look pass the negativity. At the end of the day these tools help us fix whats on the outside, but the inside is a whole different story. Thanks to the original poster for hopefully helping some of us avoid what sounds like a very debilitating mistake. Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

I put myself on pre-op diet to test my 'will power' 6 days ago. Its ruff, believe me I understand! But I just keep saying to myself... "mind over matter". You're likely fighting a food addiction as am I. Are you going to let it win? Ask yourself, how bad do I really want this? You can do this!!! Dont give up on yourself... Get back in there and fight for your life!!!! Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Yeah you're right. Worrying doesnt help anything... Im just going to focus on my lifestyle change until I can get an answer and trust that things will work in my favor.Congratulations to you Thanks Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

You are soooo close. Sounds like you're just about ready . Must be exciting!!! Best of luck to you!! Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Im sorry, that must be so very frustrating... Hopefully you'll get your appeal and it will just be a short jump in the road. Did they say why? Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Thanks for sharing that info. Im curious, do you think it's better if the hygiene complaints with the primary start before or after surgery? Or does it make any difference? Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Im so sorry to hear your struggle. My vote would be to go for it too. You could even use it for motivation. The help of a good counsellor is excellent advice. Divorce has a way of always coming at the worse times. When I realized mine was pending... I'd just started school and had two little children to tend to alone. It was the WORST feeling but more importantly the BEST feeling when I walked across that stage with my degree. That "motivation " worked in my favor. Good luck to you! Prayers! Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Hi everyone. Just wondering if there were any updates/APPROVALS?? :-) Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Did anyone with GERD prior to surgery have a surgeon to still recommend GSV (sleeve)? If so how did things work out post-op? I've heard people reference a contraindications several times. Concerned that my surgeon is aware of my GERD and recommended the sleeve. What is that going to mean for me? Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Make sure your Protein shakes have low carbs/ high protein... I hear Atkins shakes are low carb.. Good luck Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

So sorry to hear about your denial. Hope everything works out. Keep us updated. Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

I wondered the exact same thing.... Should I expect to loose my locs? Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Goodluck to you... sending support and congrats on your new beggings!!!! Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Protein 60-80grams per day (2-3shakes)At least 64 ounces of Water daily Clear liquids- all you want but no sugars (Jello, popsicles, low sodium broths, no caffeine teas, lemon water w/ cayenne pepper pinch, etc) All the leafy green veggies you want *on rough days add 3oz meat protein to dinner (tilapia, salmon, lean meats, etc) Eat protein first during meals, drink shakes to "feel full', drink fluids all day. Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

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