I do not think it is right for anyone to tell others what medication to take for certain symptoms.Remember that someone may have a pre-existing condition that may have adverse effect with certain medicine. It is best to suggest for them to see their doctor.

Thanks Doc.

I haven't read anything on this forum from anyone that has "prescribing" rights. I think someone would naturally need to see a doctor to have meds prescribed.

I think this is true in some forms but not others. I personally think that this sight is here so that others can take advantage of the information and knowladge of issues that thier PEERS are or have experienced. Now if a problem arise with a bander and it is a NEW issue that they are having then I would see for one to ask for advice and take caution in proactivly using it untill they can get in with thier surgen to be advised on this issue. But if is a issue that one has had before, the advice they were given by thier DR didn't work I see no problem in asking other BANDERS what they have tried and what worked... Asking can save allot of time and pain, while your trying these many concoctions.. THAT may not work... This is my PERSONAL thought on the matter..

People do not tell others what to take, generally they tell others what has worked for them. A person can then discuss the options with their Dr. Or the other scenario I see is that someone has been told to take a medication but they are struggling with the form it is in e.g a large tablet, others then give alternatives that are the same active ingredient but in a more easily taken form.

If something is an OTC medication then people can go and but the meds themselves anyway, if it is something you need a script for then you will have to discuss it with your Dr.

No one has that right and that is why we should make suggestions in regards to what have worked for us. We should never explicitly tell anyone to go and purchase any pills, potion ect. Over the counter drugs are just as harmful. Always refer them to their doctors, that is included in the follow up or after surgery care. I know many of you will not agree, but I read it so many times on here.

What exactly are you referring to? If someone posts that they have constipation, I am going to suggest milk of magnesia. If someone is having acid reflux, I would recommend they go to the Dr due to the underlying issue of what's causing the reflux... I would have the tendency to agree with you for more serious medications or how to take prescribed medicines, but believe it's a great resource for bandsters to have a forum to ask about what OTC's may work or not work.

I think you are being a bit over the top.

If I told you to go and jump off a cliff because it had worked for me would you do it? No I doubt it. You have to give people credit.

If I said that aspirin worked wonderfully for my pain I also doubt that you would rush out and buy it. You might consider it. Hopefully you would be aware of any issues that you might have with aspirin. If you were already on an anticoagulant e.g warfarin then you would know that you should not take it. You would not need to go to your Dr and ask because you would already be informed.

Hey, I can express myself and so can you. You do not know if someone is already taking medication that if s/he takes even am over the counter drug ad " aspirin' , what other symptoms or sickness may occur.

Elcee.....I have never and hopefully will never ask you for medical or any other advice. SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO WORRY ABOUT ME TAKING ADVICE FROM YOU.

People simply make suggestions based on their own personal experience. No one is claiming to be a doctor nor is anyone forcing pills/potions/lotions on anyone else. We're all adults here and we're all quite capable of making our own decisions, including when we need to ask for a doctor's advice before taking OTC medication.

No offense, and I don't mean this harshly, but I think you're underestimating people's common sense and intelligence here.

Oh wow! Well 1st off I appreciate reading about ppl exp with certain drugs whether it be otc or rx. Nobody on here is a dr and we know we should check with our dr they are just trying to help. Plus it's a forum you can post whatever you want. Just because you dnt think it's right doesn't mean everyone else feels the same. And I would be glad to take some advice from Elcee anyday......

Let's just continue to be the exceptionally helpful people we've been all along and the OP can Decide which advice they wish to follow or overlook

Well thank u to whoever suggested the milk of mag to me earlier.., been farting all night!! So much relief!! I owe u a million dollars.. Feel so good!! Lol!! It's not that serious.. We should all uplift and motivate each other. I welcome all suggestions!!!

As I said before, we are all free to express ourselves. I said what I wanted to whether you agreed or not, and you may express yourself however you please. I am not looking for anyone to agree with me.

Mis73...none taken. Never apologise for expressing how you feel.

As a newbie on here I GREATLY appreciated all the suggestions that people made. I never new they made gas X in dissolvable strips!!They were a life saver after surgery. Or papaya enzemys may help if/when I get stuck. I made a list of everything people suggested I have on hand before surgery from heating pads to life savers and took it to my doc and asked him there was anything on there he didn't want me to have.....He said nope. And asked if he could make a copy of the list to give to other patients. Most people that have serious health conditions are aware if other medications will interact with OTC medicines and if they don't, they should. Thats being a inform patient. Regradsless if they are taking any advise from this bunch.