Hey,

I'm getting sleeved on July 21st! I was wondering how long after surgery did you begin the acid reducer pill, and the Miralax if needed and all the other suppliments people talk about for hair and skin and what not? What if you Dr doesn't presribe a acid reducer like Previcid....did you just get one OTC?

Where on the site is the place that shows you where to order all the samples of protein drinks? Any great advice from you BTDT folks that you think I should know???? Thanks....looking forward to the loosers bench!!! Tracy W.

The rule of thumb from my Dr. was nothing bigger than an M&M to swallow for the first month. I took pills in the hospital the night of my surgery. Your dr. should give you a PPI for the first 6 months. That is the general rule of thumb.

Nothing you can take to stop your hair from falling out, it will happen no matter what! My dr. said nothing down the throat for 3 weeks for constipation. Had to take an enema if I needed that. I have been fine and haven't needed anything. Remember, simply not going doesn't mean you are constipated. You will go less. Less in means less out!

You can get samples of protein on Chike.com and Unjury.com.

Best of luck to you!

Kelly

I started taking the prilosec two days after surgery (I believe I was getting some form of it in my IV immediately following). It is a generic capsule and I have taken it and other larger pills with no problems, although I space them out and that also helps me get my water in.

Bariatric Advantage has alot of stuff

http://www.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog

Thanks everyone....much appreciated!!!!! Tracy