Oh yes! I have some of these that I am trying to break also! ~ Not parking between two large cars in a parking lot because I won't be able to get out of my own car! ~ Going through a wide aisle at a check-out line because I can't fit around my cart to empty it. ~ Carefully plotting my path through a crowded room to be sure I don't have to squeeze through people or acidentally trip over someone. ~ Sitting on the end of a row at the theater or somewhere where I won't have to crawl over people. All these things aren't necessary anymore, but I still have to break myself of thinking about them. Good luck to you all! ~Laura

Thanks for your reply, Lisa. Yes, I take Prevacid 1 x day; maybe the doctor will bump it up to 2 x like you. The lortab is in liquid form, so no problems there. I take Wellbutrin 300 1 x day, birth control pill 1 x day, and a multi and a sublingual B-12. That's about it.

Good to see you back!!! Hang in there Judy! Just remember protein first, lots of water, and exercise are the main focus. I use a food journal and that really helps keep me on track also. You will make it to where you want to be, just hang in there. Take care, Christie 338/161/below Dr's goal

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So sorry you are having trouble. I haven't had any trouble with ulcers. You don't smoke do you? My Dr. says that his patients that smoke have had trouble with getting ulcers to heal. He says this surgery and smoking don't mix. I sure hope you get better. Take Care, Lisa -105 below goal