RazorbackSusan

I'm taking a venlafaxine (generic Effexor) extended release tablet. I'm six weeks post op and have had zero issues. I'm very sensitive to side effects when I miss my med, so I believe it is working perfectly well since I've had no issues. My surgeon said that it would be no problem and that has been my experience.

Excuse my frankness, but why in the holy hell would you restart using tobacco products after managing to stay free of them for four months?Nicotine is a carcinogen no matter what form you're ingesting it in.

Had my RNY on May 19th. I'm doing really well. I can get all my water, vitamins, and protein drinks in with no trouble. The only issues I'm having are with my head. I miss food. I can't wait for the two weeks to be over so I can have some soft foods. ????

Gum is not recommended by my surgeon because of the gassiness it can cause. Chewing gum almost always results in swallowing air. Most sugar free gums are sweetened with sugar alcohols rather than aspartame or Splenda and so on. Those can make you gassy too. Sugar free popsicles are ok on my plan, but sometimes cold fluids can make your pouch really hurt. We were told to stick with room temperature fluids to avoid that problem.

I definitely had headaches right before and for a few days post op. I think caffeine was behind it, even though I had almost completely given it up. They will pass if you stay off of the caffeine. Make sure you are getting your fluids in, that will help.

Oh yes, aspirin is also an NSAID. And all I'm allowed to eat for the 2 weeks following surgery are my Protein shakes, Water, broth, Jello, decaf tea and coffee, and other no sugar, no calorie, no caffeine, no carbonation drinks,

Tylenol is fine. It's the NSAIDs that will eat your pouch. NSAIDs are things like ibuprofen, naproyxn sodium, meloxicam, and on and on. I have chronic pain, so I will just have to make due with Tylenol for the time being. Narcotics are ok for severe pain, like your after surgery pain.

I use Unjury unflavored protein powder in the broth that I drink. It really is unflavored. I've had no issues with it tasting weird.

My dr just kept me on all my meds, and gave me more for pain, nausea, and acid reduction. I'm allowed to swallow all of these whole, but I'm supposed to take them individually and space them out at least 10 mins apart. I don't take blood pressure or diabetes meds though, just antidepressants, allergy pills, and an asthma inhaler.

I'm up and around and doing well. The gas pains are terrible but nothing else hurts right now. I'm doing my best to walk and walk.

Me too! I'm at the hospital waiting in admissions. I'm ready to go!

Yeah, jerk indeed. I wouldn't stop my vitamins because some a$$ who likely doesn't know anything about WLS said so while being a dismissive SOB. I'm someone who totally doesn't believe that supplements are good for people, but that doesn't include medical grade supplements designed for bariatric patients.

From what I've read, you're probably more at risk for having a small baby than a miscarriage. The tiny new embryo doesn't need much to grow on. I was horribly nauseated for both my pregnancies and didn't eat well as a result, and the kiddos were fine. BUT, you need to get to your OB and your surgeon ASAP and do whatever you can to get the nutrition you need for a growing little one. I wish you good luck. P.S. There are some pregnancy tests that can tell if you are pregnant 6 days before your period is due, you might want to run out and grab one.

I'm self-pay. I started with a seminar in the middle of March. 1st appt 4/1. Pre-op appt 5/7. And my surgery is tomorrow 5/19.

@@pinkie 1 -- BTW, hello there in Oz. My sister lives in Melbourne.