OnTheWayDown

110 lbs in 6 months Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Just hit my last week and a half of the prilosec tablets and was told to start taking them every other day and then every 3 days. I took one two days ago, and skipped yesterday, am taking another one today (late, I usually take in the morning), I am feeling the slightest reflux right now off an on for about an hour, it is not really anything crazy and I have never experienced GERD or rarely (once a year? mild) reflux in my pre-surgery life. Is this just a natural recalibration from my body remembering to produce acid again or a sign that I might develop GERD? I am a worrier... so there is also that. haha

You have to try Peatos, they are game changers. They taste like junk food without any strange health-food texture or aftertaste, but they are healthy. They are made from peas and lentils and taste like hot Cheetos, funyons, etc. I have done keto a lot in my life and try all of the low carb breads, pastas and snacks. These are the best snack for me. Variety 15-pack is 20.00 on Amazon and they have 4g protein and only about 6-11 net carbs a bag (depending on flavor) Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

If I were in your position I would let them know you no longer require their help. But that's me... I had surgery on a Thursday, released 24 hrs later and my friend picked me up. I made it up my 3rd floor walk-up without issue. I only experienced slight stomach pain (felt like I'd been punched in the gut a week earlier) when getting up and down. I walked every hour, got my own shakes and water. Was doing light chores in a couple days. If your dog is mellow I'd say you will be fine and it will encourage you to get your steps in. BUT, you are probably setting yourself up for success to board the dog for a few days and focus on yourself. They let me walk down from the ward by myself (or wheelchair), so no one knows if you take an Uber. Also I got the scrips filled in the hospital pharmacy. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Our program in Seattle (Swedish) just requires low carb two week liver-shrinking diet, then clears day before. The nutritionist says you lose the same amount of fat and your gonna be stuck with liquids for weeks already and gate it, so why double it. I ate under 20 grams carbs per day. They said my liver was tiny, they only had to do 4 of the 5 incisions. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 4 days out from VSG, and I have like a little tickle that makes me cough occasionally throughout the day. Laying flat last night made it a little more persistent. Not hacking or phlegmy or anything. Any ideas? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Male, 29, 6'2, HW 338, PSW 320, CW 314 I just had gastric sleeve surgery on the 11th, stayed over night and was out of the hospital within 24 hrs or so. I was able to tolerate water the first night and full liquids the next day. My PA and surgeon said my surgery was great, took 25 minutes and that I only needed 4 incisions (some need 5?) because my liver was tiny. I did 3 separate laps around the ward that first night and walked around the room a couple times as well. The first night home I probably managed 1.5 protein shakes, 2nd day I had 2 and a protein waters, today I had 75 grams protein and tons of water so not seeing any issues there. Can anyone offer any insight on the following experiences (I have scoured the app as well haha, but more, and personalized info never hurts! [emoji23]): 1) I do have stomach pain when getting up or down that seems to be lessening with each day. 2) The night in the hospital and the 1st night home I got about 2 hours of sleep because I forced myself to stay reclining and am a lifetime stomach/side sleeper. The surgeon said it wouldn't cause an issue but most people don't because of pain/comfort levels. 3) Bruising on the lower right part of the stomach and around two of the incisions started on the 3rd day, is that normal? (especially paranoid because I first noticed it the day after stomach sleeping) 4) Starting a few months before surgery when standing for a while my left outer thigh would go numb, then tingle/burn if I kept standing. Dr. Google diagnosed this as meralgia paresthetica, a pinched nerve that goes over the hip and effects the outer thigh, matches exactly to what I experienced. I started feeling this again my first day home and then pretty much all day the last couple days as well. No symptoms of clots (color, swelling, shortness of breath, heart issues, unwell feeling). I walk almost every hour around the house, pace the hallway (snowpocolypse), but could do more, just want to make sure I am not overlooking something or if anyone else experienced similar. 5) Curious of when people knew they had GERD, the PA said if I wasn't feeling anything the night after the surgery or that morning in the hospital it is unlikely, but not guaranteed. I have never had it so unsure and a little worried to get it. Sorry for the novel, feel free expand on any/all/none of those bullets. I appreciate all the resources this community offers. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app