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thank you everyone...I really appreciate the support.

OkAY ..seriously???!!! How long has anyone stayed on Nexium or any other medication for that nasty stomach acid??? I have tried to go off for a day...and the constant burning started...and lasted and lasted ..I had even woken that next morning with the black acid all over my tongue and teeth...it was horrible. It has been 5.5 months since my wonderful surgery. On a positive note I am down 75lbs!! So excited about that...I am 50lbs away from my goal weight....although my family doctor thinks I should loose 70lbs. :thumbup1:

thank you everyone....the weight loss has been awsome! I feel great. I had no idea that the Nexium helped curb the hunger....awsome!!! If I have to stay on for the rest of my life..then that will be okay too...sacrifies to have a healthy BMI!!

So happy for you!!! It is very exciting to see the scale numbers go down....I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves as well. He is awsome!!

Tiff!!!! You look fabulous! And the smile...wow....good for you. You are truly an inspiration and motivation, not just for me...but for everyone. Thank you for you support over the last few months. Keep Posting..I enjoy reading...

WOW........you look stunning..beautiful couple!! What an amazing memory for you both!

Okay here it goes....I dont know where to else to post but in here...when is it considered safe to make love to DH after VSG? Is is different? Okay and here is a another question what does the "D" stand for in DH? I hope the "H" stands for husband...lol......

Great Job Judy!! I cannot wait until I can rejoice in being in the ONederland!!

So happy for you Jane...enjoy your adventures

That is freakin AWSOME Nikki!!!!!! 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/

Thank you April for asking this question. I was wondering the same thing.

Thank you Dee for the words of encouragement!

Hello everyone....today..weigh in day....I was disappointed. Just prior to my surgery on November 10 I weighed 285 lbs. The heaviest I have ever been. Last monday I was down 50lbs. Wow..what a feeling...I started to do the calculations in my head about how much I could lose in the next few months...today...I was up 3bs....I can't begin to describe the feeling I felt. How can this be? I was very disappointed in myself.

Does anyone know what size of bougie Dr. Aceves does? Is there a standard size that he does or does it depend on the person? Thank you so much for the picture you posted Tiff. It helped me a lot as I am a visual person.

HAHAHAHAHA...oh those were all gut busters...my husband and I enjoyed them!

Like you Nana I have a hard time getting in my water so I have been drinking alot of herbal teas. My ultimate favorite is mint. I love it! It helps settle my tummy's grumblings.

Good to hear Judy! Welcome back

I was curious how much did everyone start off with when eating solids? How often did you eat? :huh0:

You truly are an inspiration Chancie. Thank you

My husband's Christmas party..the party of the year...is coming up next week. The party is formal with a beautiful meal and entertainment to follow. Well being that I am only on day 17 and cannot eat any solids until day 31. I will be on day 24 on his party date. What should I do? How much was everyone able to eat once they started solids? Did that amount ever increase? Staying home from the party is not an option, I don't want to disappoint my husband. Any ideas? Nobody knows that I have had this surgery outside of my immediate family. I don't know if I can handle sitting through a dinner with all the trim. Has anyone cheated on their pre-op diet?:001_rolleyes:

Thank you ladies....very helpful. I will be doing the mushies...I went out for supper last night with my husband and children. Was not as bad as I thought it would be. I did not miss the food...I just found it challenging to order. But I did (had onion soup without the cheese and bread) and I feel pretty good. I stepped on the scale this morning, have not weight myself until past Thursday and I am up 3 lbs. Hmmmm....I wonder if it is just because that TOM is coming up and I generally get bloated. Well no worries here....just another little moehill to get over.

I agree with Tracy get a heating pad...It helped me so much. I also bought a heating blanket...I found that my body temperature dropped when I got home. I live in Canada though and am always cold now.