a 2 part post.

first of all i had my first fill yesterday.

banded 1/12/2010.

weighed in yesterday.......down 36 lbs from my first pre op visit.

needless to say, i was very happy.

dr. said normal first fill is 4cc's but since i was doing good and getting some restriction, he just put in 2cc's.

i feel i need more so when i go back in 3 weeks i'll most likely get the other 2 cc's.

part 2......pre op i was taking an omega 3 capsule.....it's huge.

i've been leary of taking it post op cuz it's so big.

anyone taking omega 3.

just wanting to keep my heart healthy.

i may try one in the morning but i'm concerned when i get my next fill the pill may be too large for the stoma.

keep up the good work guys and gals.

we're all in for the long haul, it took us years to put on the weight and it will take a while to loose it.

enjoy the journey.

Congrats on your awesome loss so far!

Coromega makes a WONDERFUL product that is orange-flavored and creamy--it's like a little Creamsicle in a packet that's just like a ketchup packet.

You can find it online, but I've also seen it at the grocery store (with supplements) and CVS & Walgreens.

I got some chewable gummy Omega 3's at Target. They are made by Vita Fusion.

I take it in the liquid form. GNC makes a great one--my dr. rec. it!

I can't find it anywhere and am afraid to take it now. I've had 3 fills. The doc says it's okay but I'm scared. I've PB'd a lot this week but am learning how to eat a new way. It's been work and food has not been my friend.:cursing:

i had my first fill today. i asked my dr about pills. he said crush every pill. i said even the small ones? he said crush every pill.

of course liquid gels are a different story but alot of what I take doesnt come in that form. gonna get liquids. ordered liquid tylenol online (I have frequent migraines) because none of the stores near me sold it :cursing:

i had my first fill today. i asked my dr about pills. he said crush every pill. i said even the small ones? he said crush every pill.

of course liquid gels are a different story but alot of what I take doesnt come in that form. gonna get liquids. ordered liquid tylenol online (I have frequent migraines) because none of the stores near me sold it :thumbup:

Ya know getting meds in liquid form is expensive also. :wink: I take several medications and to get disolveable (sp?) pills is very expensive and I take an antibotic every day and the liquid form is quite expensive. There are some "hidden" cost that you don't think of to begin with. :crying: By the way, if you CVS pharmacy, I buy my liquid tylenol there.

Good luck with your fills coming up. Stay well.:cursing:

If you have a CVS Pharmacy near you that is where I buy my liquid tylenol.

If your pharmacy does not carry liquid Tylenol, tell the pharmacist you need it. They will happily order it.

Ordering online is a great route to take when there are no alternatives (or when you can get a good deal), but I've never encountered a pharmacy that would not stock something if requested.

I can't find it anywhere and am afraid to take it now. I've had 3 fills. The doc says it's okay but I'm scared. I've PB'd a lot this week but am learning how to eat a new way. It's been work and food has not been my friend.:crying:

You can't find omegas in an easy-to-use form? I'll grab some Coromega and send it to you! PM me :cursing:

Do you have a whole foods? They have a bunch of liquid options there. Also GnC has some Starburst type Omega 3 chews:)

Chews are good---gummies kind of concern me. They can't be chewed all that well, and can conform to the shape of a stoma---I would be nervous that I'd have a stuck episode with them, at least once restriction is achieved.

Chews are good---gummies kind of concern me. They can't be chewed all that well, and can conform to the shape of a stoma---I would be nervous that I'd have a stuck episode with them, at least once restriction is achieved.

I chew them until they are liquid and then swallow. Takes a couple of minutes, but worth it.

Or this is gross but I HAVE done this - bite down on the pill and eat the oil. Anyway I take a liquid omega three vit D combo from Longevity nutritionals (a former atkins associate).