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I have some preexisting problems like neuropathy, severe back issues, & depression/anxiety to name just a few. Some meds that are life long meds too, so it's not like I cant. just stop taking them. 20 days post op & not able to get all of my meds down to benefit me. My husband is on me to take them but it's difficult. HELP. I need some suggestions.

So does anyone have any tips for taking meds(maintenance meds) the capsules seem to be the hardest, I think because they seem to fill so heavy going down & for awhile after. I've tried crushing & emptying the capsules into Jello, pudding, hot & cold liquids, mashed potatoes & my list is growing. So does anyone have any ideas. Help cause stopping the meds are not a option.

What have you been doing to loose so much in a short time. Are you exercising & if so what are you doing. I'm 17 days post op & havenonly lost 12 lbs

17 lbs is awesome. Keep up the good work. If you have had a group do your surgery you can request a different dr. Good luck.

Congratulations to you. Keep up the good work & thank you for the positive post, gives hope.

Thank you for the input. Feeling better now w/ this info

An I be drinking too much Water. I drink at least 52oz a day and been feeling heavy. Does anyone have the answer?

Jellyfish, How are you feeling? Did the no shake work? Let us know.

Your ok. Went through all of this stuff & then some. I'm 10 days post op & each day I feel a Lil. Better. Good luck

You may go through many emotional feelings. This is normal. Please if your emotions go wacky see your pcp. or pysch. It's ok to feel these ways, just be sure to watch your health. May Our Lord guide you. Try to think positive.

Congrats. Keep up the good work.

Sure glad to hear that all turned out well

Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated

Each day gets easier. I'm on day 9. 7 th day I began to feel much better. Good luck to all. Let's keep each other posted.

I was banded a week ago Tues. So 9 days post op. Try sugar free peppermint candies or flavorings in water. I too had a bad hernia, I was also in & out of hospitals for pain for the 1st 4days. I knew this trick from having a colic baby many years ago. Also hold a pillow to you tummy. Good Luck.

My surgeon is more concerned with grams of protein. Is anyone else? 70 grams of protein daily, having a hard time getting in the 50's.

My whole right side is so sore today. Why? Yes my port is there but I hadnt been this sore befoe. 9 days post op

I am 9 days post op & am just now feeling some gas relief. Gas x helps. Still lots of burping. I can drink Water but Protein drinks are harder.

So glad to not be the only one. I wanted a chicken soft taco so bad & all I did was suck the flavor.

Everyone is different, but 2 parties may be pushing yourself. I'm 7 days post op & today was the first tolerable car ride.

Surgery tomorrow morning @7:30. . Anyone able to sleep the night before?

Yep I'm on July 24. Have you started you protein drinks yet? Are you excited or scared? Good Luck & God Bless You.

Ok so i started the high protein shakes & when ever I first start to drink 1 i feel like it so heavy on my tummy, So has anyone had this feeling?

Getting banded on July 24 at noon.