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Hi Norad,, I don't know if this will work for you, but I crush my meds (pills), I use a flat, smooth plier, and then mix the powder in my yogurt or Jello. As for my leg cramps, I go for some banana, or potato, that has potassium in it..I don't know if it is the same kind of leg cramps or not.. but this works for me. It's worth a try. Good luck to you, hope you can find some relief.

Hi Spay.... Congratulations and Welcome. Be patient.. just remember you are intaking liquids, no solids. This too shall pass. The Gas-X does help a lot.. a great invention... I give koodos to the inventer. Best of luck to you Spay. I'm only 2 weeks out, so just be patient, as I said before. Lots of things going on right now.. give yourself time to catch up... Hugs

Welcome Lcubed,,,, I'm new too. Good luck with your band and new you. Wish you all the best.. I'm sure you have many questions, so ask away.. Lots of info in this place.

Nys... Hang in there... call your doctor's office and ask them..tell them why you are worried about having to stop the hormones. I'm sure they will be willing to tell you the reasons.. Don't give up.

Hi Phyl.... I would love to meet you while you are near me.. how long will you be here? I also used to live in WA..small world, huh? If you can read my profile, you can see my email addy... or pteet@hotmail.com... and just for the record.. the "pteet" isn't referring to my size, or former size... ahahhaha... Give me a yell, and let's try to meet, it would be fun.

Hi JoAnn and thank you. As you can see, 50 passed me by a while back also, but like you said,, I still qualify as 'over 50' so here I am, and glad to be here. I understand what you are saying about the local support groups, around here, however, they are not readily available. Even if I find one, I still like this site for the exact reasons you mentioned. So if no one minds, I will keep hanging around. Also, if someone could tell me more about the ticker. I have mine made, how can I move mine here? Any suggestions?

Hi Harplayer.... Congatulations on your present journey.. it's so exciting. I was banded 2 weeks ago today, and I am still learning also, This site has some great information, as well as some very sympathetic and understanding people to learn from. I have already learned so much and yesterday was my first day.. Thank Heavens I found this wonderful site. Good luck, and keep those questions coming, the only bad question is the one you don't ask. This is a baby step process, with giant results. Hang in there.

Regarding taking meds, although I have been taken off some of my meds, the ones that I still take are all pill form. I crush them into powder and mix them with my morning yogurt (or SF Jello) they go down easily, and I can keep my meds current. I use a pair of flat smooth edge pliers to crush the pills, works great. Good luck.

I just found this site today, and I am so HAPPY. I have learned so much in just my first afternoon. Now to find that you have a 50+ forum too, it's just an added bonus. I just had my band done 2 weeks ago, and couldn't find a support group locally yet. Thank you so much for being her for me.