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do you know what dosage the GNC brand is? I paid 5.00 for 3,000 mcg tabs 60 in a bottle. I think GNC's deal may be better. Let me know. Thanks

the pressure you are experiencing I am having the same issue as well. I too am post op day three. I think that pressure is what it now feels like for our stomach to be full. I had some cream Soup today and after a few tablespoons I felt it.

they actually sell that same brand 'hair skin nails' at Dollar General. 5 bucks a bottle.

FYI: You must take at least 10,000 mcg of Biotin for it to even be effective. BTW: My MD said it is a problem first year post op... It will grow back.

she addressed those concerns over the phone?

what did you blend?

when i swallow anything my stomach goes into a spasm... they are lessening in intensity and frequency but I am only 3 days post op.

I have pudding, cream Soups... what else? Not that hungry but maybe if something seemed appealing enough I may have the urge to eat. Right now I am just sipping on my Protein shakes. Thanks. I suppose the next phase is pureed? Not sure about that either.

call doctor asap.

First couple days are a little rough. Stay on top of the nurses for your meds and you will do fine. I am post op day 3 and I don't even feel like I had surgery.

how about the amount of food and drink you can tolerate in one sitting? iam just 2 days post op and I can drink and eat a good amount 4oz at one. Is this bad?

I have no trouble getting in fluids. I took 3 good sized sips without any problem and probably could have tolerated more but was afraid. Did they even removed 80percent of my stomach? I was able to eat an entire yogurt too. Also, no bowel movement in days. No urge at all. Any feedback is appreciated.

My surgeon came to see me right before I went in to the operating room and asked how I did on the diet... I said I had a couple set backs. He explained the diet helps to rid your liver of toxins and studies show that those patients that do well on diet and detox their liver have a significantly less chance of complications.

Had VSG on Monday... just came home today! Feel great!!! Yesterday was pretty rough. The anesthesia wearing off is the worst I think> I also was retaining urine (not unusual with general anesthesia).. I needed a catheter to drain my bladder. The stomach spasms are no fun but the meds are effective at controlling them. I just ate a greek yogurt and am sipping on a Protein shake... no problems what-so-ever. I am feeling blessed. I think what you are feeling is normal and this site has helped me so much. Good luck.

If your insurance does not cover any type of WLS then there is no appeal process. It is not covered.

I am two days post op and just came home today. I am having them too. They are starting to subside a tad. Bentyl, reglan, prevacid, simethicone and the lortab elixir is what they sent me home with. They (spasms) seem to strike the most when I take a sip of anything....warm or cold.

Thank you guys. They are torture. I have Bentyl for them not convinced its working.

When will they go away??

since last Friday. I am so friggen hungry. I did cheat a lil I must admit. I am hoping the lipitor I am on is keeping my liver fat at bay. LOL...I am hopeful. Definitely will be good tomorrow since surgery is Monday.

Who eats in a nail salon?! I would have wanted to yell at her liquid diet or no liquid diet! Lol. hey look on the bright side.... could have been Chipotle!

I messed up more than a couple times...not too bad but what can you do. If we were all able to stick to a 2 week liquid diet we probably wouldn't be needing surgery. No suppressants.... my surgeon employs his own pharmacist and he said no. Some of them interfere with anesthesia.

I am scheduled for Monday as well. I am trying to to think too much about it or I may start to get anxious. Going to go out today and get my clears and full liquids. I found chewable gasX and Biotin both at Dollar General. I cleaned my house as much as I care to and I am just trying to stay relaxed and pray to get through this and back to my life as soon as possible. Good luck. Many prayers for a speedy recovery.

I know... my stomach has been grumbling for the last hour. I already ate my veggies early today. I am feeling too fatigued to even get up and get food if I could.

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omg you are soooooo lucky!