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I am surprised she didn't prescribe me a liquid Vicodin. I was confused because my discharge instructions said to take chewable vitamins but to break any other medications in half or I had the option to crush it up and put it in applesauce. Would it be safer for me to crush them up?

Hello everyone! I just had my nutritional class and pre op testing on Monday. I met with an NP and she gave me my prescriptions. One was Vicodin and the other was for nausea. Should I have been given a script for antibiotics? After prior weight loss (years ago, since regained double what I lost) I had a breast augmentation and lift. I know it's a different operation and there was a lot more cutting, but once I got home I questioned if I should have been given some type of antibiotic. Also, were any of you required to crush your pills into applesauce or just not take anything bigger than an m&m? Lastly, I have a microdermal piercing on my wrist. I keep forgetting to tell them about it. (I really should have made a list before my appointment) and the base is an implant that would have to be cut out. Should I go ahead and have it removed or has anyone else had an experience with piercings? Thanks All!

I have read many posts and I see where some people that are answering questions say "looking at your stats.." How do you do this?

Hello everyone! I am scheduled to have my lap band surgery in July. I believe I am insulin resistant because of the dark pigments under my arms and behind me neck (Acanthosis nigricans). I'm hoping the lap band diet will be beneficial in getting rid of this or at least lessening it. Has anyone else experienced this? And are there any tips you can offer in regards to meal plans?

Hello everyone! I'm pre-op and I'm trying to prepare myself for my new lifestyle after surgery. Do you guys use a food scale to weigh your food, use measuring cups, or just eat a small amount until you are full? I meet with my nutritionist the 23rd and I have been doing research but everyone seems to have a different theory. Any advice would be great!