TripleM

This month is 6 months out now for us 2019 February sleeve Surgery twins! How are we all doing? Any common problems? Everyone looking and feeling great? I am down over 90lbs. and would love to lose another 25-30 lbs. - but as expected losing is getting slower. Only negative issues for me so far; 1. I was really tired for a few months after surgery butt that is better now, much more energy than before surgery! 2. I have woken up several times at night choking on stomach acid. Not eating for a couple hours before bed, and we got a bed that props my head up a bit and that seems to have resolved that for the most part at home, however when I travel for work I tend to eat later, and stay in hotels where the beds are flat is certainly when I have the issue most often. 3. I do have some loose skin, but its not terrible... 4. I have thrown up a few times but only if I take my multivitamin on an empty sleeve... For the positives - I Look better, I sleep better, I feel better, I( have more energy, and many more! I hope you guys are all doing great - let us know!

I am only 6 months out but I relate to all you said - I take Pantoprazole for GERD (however don't really ever feel like I get heartburn except I will say I have also woken up choking on stomach acid at least 5 times now. And yes the stomach noises (gurgles, and weird sounds) can be obnoxious! All in all I am still losing weight and very happy I made this decision. SW 298 CW 207 GW 190

I am just 5 months out, but I can relate to almost everything you said. Many mild dumping like incidents (about once a week) a couple that were more severe. I have also vomited only twice and both were from vitamins! Not sure I have the iron sleeve though. lol. In regards to feeling "normal", I think I feel very normal already. More energy, Sleep better, stopped snoring, no longer pre-diabetic, no longer on BP meds... So better than normal may be a more accurate description.

Congratulations!!! I cant wait to get to Onederland!

I don't think I have yet, I didn't have all that much left to start with (being a 40 year old male, its thinning in front and my kids tell me I have a monkeys butt in the back) so REALLY hoping to avoid this. . KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK my fellow February Sleevers!

HI All, Need a little assist here. Was Sleeved 2/11/19... In the morning I am normally rushed (get myself ready and kids ready and to school and then off to work all by 7:30am) and don't have time to make a meal... I was taking my vitamins and meds before I left the house in the morning (Bariatric Choice ONCE DAILY Vitamin, Ursodiol, a bp med, and pantoprazole), however afte rtaking the pills on my way to work I would gag and cough and a couple times had to pull over to vomit... So I thought I had a solution - On my way to work I drink a Premier Protein shake and then take the pills, so I have at least something in my stomach when I take the pills. It went well for a couple weeks and then today I got the same thing soon after taking the pills and had to pull over... Anyone else have this issue? and is there any good solution?

How are my fellow February sleevers doing? Haven't heard much from you guys in awhile! I'm 7 weeks out, feeling good, and adapting well to my forever diet. I lost 22 lbs. on the 2 week pre-op diet, however I have only lost another 32 lbs. in 7 weeks post-op. But combined that's 54lbs. in 9 weeks and I'll take that!

I was sleeved 2/11 also! And I also hit a stall on day 14. Wa slowing 1-2 lbs. per day and then stayed the same the rest of the week. Kinda glad I’m not alone! I bet (hope) we will start losing again soon!!!

Good Luck today!

Ohhh yea! I didn't go for 5 days before or after my surgery - so 10 days straight. Was on Senna and Miralax, finally buckled and tried a Ducolax suppository - an hour later I got it done... Been a challenge both ways since then, without the softeners I don't really go and I seem to get diarrhea when I do use them. I guess I just need to find the right balance!

I am 2 weeks out from surgery and only pain I have left is that same incision to the right of my belly button, and only when I sneeze.

I was given a lot of information in advance but I don’t remember has as being specifically called out or made a point if interest. It’s definitely a major issue for almost all of us.

I ended up needing an extra night in the hospital. Just couldn’t get much down other than water. Hoping today goes better and I can get home.

24 hours since surgery. Yesterday was pretty tough. I struggled from the anesthesia. Pain meds help a bunch. Getting a little bit easier to get my fluids down but that’s my biggest challenge right now.

Ha! I also arrive tomorrow at the exact same time! 5:30am! Best of luck!!!