I'm 5months post op and have had no problems till now. For the past couple of days when I eat or lay down I get a sharp pain at the beginning of my sleeve. I have been burping a lot more. I tried gasx and tums but nothing helps. Has anyone else had this problem.

I'm 5 months post op and have been doing great till Sunday night. I ate something soft and got a shrap pain in what I thoughts my esophagus, I figured it would go away. Then on Monday the pain would come and go it would give me problems when I eat or drink. I thought it was gas so I tried gas x, that didn't work. Now I get the pains while laying down. It feels like its at the tip of my stomach. Anyone have anything similar?

I had two bands replaced and then decided to get the sleeve after the last slip. It's only been a month, but it was the best thing I ever did. I love my sleeve. I no longer have the tightness from the band. I lost 27lbs in three weeks after being sleeved. So to answer your question. YES you will lose that weight while your on the liver shrinking diet and after on the liquid and mushy diet. Good luck.

Wow you guys lost the point of the post...and the person that wishes they could still eat like that...you are crazy, the whole point of the procedure is to recognize a problem of eating to much. I can say I never want to eat like that again.

I just got back from going to lunch with some friends and just to see what they ordered made me sick. First it was appetizers (crab pretzel) then one ordered Nachos, other ordered chilli dog and fries and the other burger and onion rings.... me I had a cup of chicken soup.

Then to fini**** off they had peach cobbler and lava cake.

It was like I was in the scene of a movie watching them eat each bite in slow motion to the point it made me sick. I bet they each ate at least 2,500 calories each.

I can't believe that was me and wow what did people around me think. I'm proud I stayed with my plan and don't get me wrong if I could I might have been right there eating with them. What an eye opener...I never want to be like that again.

do so research I'm in Maryland and they are a state that requires health care providers to pay for weight loss surgery. I think the law went into effect in 2009. I'm sure you can google and find out info. My husband had BC/BS and they paid for all of his surgery. Could it be the submission package?

I agree I had two bands within a year and both slipped. I'm only 3 weeks out but VSG is the best thing I ever did. I wish I would have done it in the first place.

I'm not at your stage yet, but my nut said to try just one new food a day to see what will work and won't. I did try hummus the other day and it made me sick to my stomach.

I was went through a revision from the band to the sleeve and went back to work the next week. I might be the lucky one, but I've had no pain or issues. I felt normal on day 6 to the point on day 7 I had to get out of the house. I wish you luck.

everyone keeps talking about wendy's chili, is it that good or is it that easy to pick up on the go?

I have the nectars, I'm just can't get myself up to trying it. Maybe I'll make that my goal this weekend.

I'm having such a hard time getting in protein. I'm living off of greek yogurt, I eat 2 a day and some soup. I'm getting in about 48 to 55 oz of water, but I know I'm not getting in enough protein. I'm not hungry, but when I do eat my stomach makes all kinds of noises, is that normal? It sounds like when your hungry, which I'm never.

I've given up on protein shakes, I'm lactose intolerant now and the shakes and injury make me so sick I can't eat the rest of the day. I just cheated and took a small scoop of peanut butter an let it melt in my mouth. My doctor wants me to stay on liquids for another 10 days. I hope I can make it. I've never wished for mush foods in my life.