Surgery Update

[jess9395 5,449]

Do I need a prescription for these? Are there any available over the counter?

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There are some over the counter ones (omeprazole is one) but I wouldn't add it without consulting with your surgeon unless you went out of country and your surgeon is unavailable or something like that

[Apple1 2,572]

I wonder why some docs aren't giving a prescription for the acid blocker? I had my surgery in Mexico and I was started on one the same day after I got back to my room. I was told to just buy the otc omeprazole when I got back to the states. It really does make a difference.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

I am not sure.
He never said anything about an acid blocker.
I had my surgery here in the states and my surgeon has been doing bariatric surgery for close to 20 years.
I see him in a couple weeks, I will ask about it.

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[jess9395 5,449]

Don't wait! Call and ask now... you can talk to a medical assistant or nurse.

It can make a HUGE difference in that gnawing hunger sensation!

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

You might be on to something.
These hunger pains are awful.

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[Apple1 2,572]

Yes don't wait. Call and ask if you can take something OTC and ask which one to buy. There is a lot of acid in our new stomachs and no reason for you to suffer with it.

[jess9395 5,449]

You might be on to something.
These hunger pains are awful.

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But what I am saying is they are likely acid pains mimicking hunger at this early date. It does for many of us. Do a Search and you will see it time and time again. I was one.

We don't get to be obese (most of us) by being good judges of hunger signals.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

The reality of losing my drug of choice is setting in.
Food was my last drug I could abuse.
I gave up alcohol and drugs nearly 10 years ago, been sober ever since.
Food was something I could abuse and now it is gone.
It is a Friday evening, I worked a few rough days at work and I want my normal escape. I want pizza and wings and video games.
Those days are gone and it is hitting me hard.

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[NewShauna 49]

Congratulations on your 10 years of sobriety. Your new wls is definitely going to be challenging at times but the end results will be more than worth it!!! Not sure which diet phase you are in but there are lots of great bariatric recepies out there. May be you can find a sensible alternative this is safe for your new tummy. Stay strong you can do it😊

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Thank you.
I am still in the full liquid phase.
I am only 9 days out since surgery.

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[Allie589 171]

I'm 5 weeks out as of Monday and it has gotten much better to deal with food cravings. When I was on liquid and purees it was so much harder. Now that I can go to a restaurant and order a side of crab salad and an avocado, my life has changed!!!! Last night I went to a party and had a small plate of super finely chopped chicken, chewed super slowly and felt great. When I was on liquids and purees I would dream of food. Now that I'm more healed and more options are available, it's been much easier. Hang in there! Grant it I still have to take tiny bites and chew chew chew but being able to have more options has helped so much!


5'7 Sleeved 8/7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 235 At 2 week post op GW: 150

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Another Update.
I am six weeks out. I am down 37 pounds since surgery. Including pre op diet I am down 55 pounds. I was using my Hydro flask and using the straw and I honestly think it was making me hungry by putting air in my stomach. I ditched the straw and I swear I am not as hungry.