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I stopped taking pain meds 4 days ago' date=' you think I'd be safe to drive? I'm 6 days out[/quote']

U should b able to.....just remember driving while drinking is just as bad as driving while taking pain meds

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I've grabbed my husband (who needs WLS also) and walked a couple of times today. 1st time was 4 houses down' date=' 2nd time was 6 houses. This is a huge event for me, cuz b4 surgery I was seeing a chiropractor for low back pain...now I'm afraid all that work has been undone. Bored also, trying to watch "Liz and d**k"... ugh, not keeping my attention at all![/quote']

I haven't been out da house yet today ....good job with ur walking each day just do a little more.....look at me telling u n I haven't walked today .....smdh

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LHT, thx for the "the world accordingtoeggface"...I just "liked" her on FB. I guess we could all start a blog to give us more to do, than count the number of ounces of liquids we've had so far today...lol. Are ya'll taking Pepcid AC or the equivalent of? I was prescribed and told twice a day, but it had to be crushed...so well, I haven't taken one yet. Isn't that for reflux, heartburn? which I'm not having....so why take it? I am periodically taking GasX but not regularly...

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At 4 days I was only eating broth and maybe jello! Water intake was harder but just take sips allday long. Just take ur time ad eventually you will be able to get a little more down!! I wasn't on soft foods till like 2 weeks after surgery! GoodLuck!

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LHT' date=' thx for the "the world accordingtoeggface"...I just "liked" her on FB. I guess we could all start a blog to give us more to do, than count the number of ounces of liquids we've had so far today...lol. Are ya'll taking Pepcid AC or the equivalent of? I was prescribed and told twice a day, but it had to be crushed...so well, I haven't taken one yet. Isn't that for reflux, heartburn? which I'm not having....so why take it? I am periodically taking GasX but not regularly...[/quote']

Your welcome .....I forgot who post about this page but I think them so so so much I have gotten so many ideals I can't wait to try ......no I'm not taking Pepcid AC ....gas x every 4 ...hydrocodone for pain ....carafate to coat my stomach today is my last day for this it was only for 5 days ....n I'm also takin Phenergan for nausea n Vomiting

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I'm suppose to take Pepcid! I put them in a shot glass with like a tablespoon of Water. Wait like 15 minutes, stir, and knock it back. I'm really scared of pills. My Vitamins are all liquid. But even at the hospital the nurses laughed cuz I just wouldn't take the tablet without dissolving it first.

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I'm suppose to take Pepcid! I put them in a shot glass with like a tablespoon of Water. Wait like 15 minutes' date=' stir, and knock it back. I'm really scared of pills. My Vitamins are all liquid. But even at the hospital the nurses laughed cuz I just wouldn't take the tablet without dissolving it first.[/quote']

U can get those in chewables!!!!!! Go to Amazon look up Upcal D ......u may wanna try those later on ......I got me some haven't used them yet.....its a lady on YouTube that went from lap band to sleeve she spoke about them .....her name is sunkiss718 I think ....but check out her videos

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I'm not really taking the Pepcid much either. Same boat as you, not having the symptoms so why take?

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U can get those in chewables!!!!!! Go to Amazon look up Upcal D ......u may wanna try those later on ......I got me some haven't used them yet.....its a lady on YouTube that went from lap band to sleeve she spoke about them .....her name is sunkiss718 I think ....but check out her videos

I have upcal d in single packets : D everything from my multi down to Biotin is in microlingual, liquid, or powder form. I told my NUT that until I feel comfortable, I'm not taking pills. And she said its personal preference. Doesn't matter how ya get it as long as you do

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I have upcal d in single packets : D everything from my multi down to Biotin is in microlingual' date=' liquid, or powder form. I told my NUT that until I feel comfortable, I'm not taking pills. And she said its personal preference. Doesn't matter how ya get it as long as you do[/quote']

My nurse wants me to take 2 kinds a day Idk what ima take other than Upcal D ......what do u think is good ?

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I ordered Bariatric Advantage "Wild berry Punch" Crystals, complete multi-formula with Calcium. I add a scoop to my liquid protien drinks that I have 3 times a day. Was told to start my sublingual weekly (I think) B12, and my chewable daily Vitamin D, one week after surgery. Hmmm, just sent my husband to Vitamin Shoppe to pick up chocolate Truffle flavored nectar Protein whey whatchamajig, as I'm already tired of "ade" (like lemon ade), and "punch" flavors....but I don't think Wild Berry Crystals and Chocolate sound appetizing either..ugh. Fixin' to find out!

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My nurse wants me to take 2 kinds a day Idk what ima take other than Upcal D ......what do u think is good ?

2 kinds of calcium citrate? I'm taking 3 packets of upcal d a day after the 2 weeks mark. I wonder why 2 different kinds. Did she say?

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2 kinds of calcium citrate? I'm taking 3 packets of upcal d a day after the 2 weeks mark. I wonder why 2 different kinds. Did she say?

2 kinds of Vit

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well if you're taking a multi and the upcal....then that may constitute two kinds? my multi-formula has D, and B12, yet I'm also going to be taking straight B12 and a D daily....the multi, I take 3 times a day...and if I'm not mistaken, I'm probably suppose to start back up on my chewable Centrum multi vitamins....Lordy, can you overdose on Vitamins? I need go see about that Centrum now that I thought about it...lol

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well if you're taking a multi and the upcal....then that may constitute two kinds? my multi-formula has D' date=' and B12, yet I'm also going to be taking straight B12 and a D daily....the multi, I take 3 times a day...and if I'm not mistaken, I'm probably suppose to start back up on my chewable Centrum multi Vitamins....Lordy, can you overdose on Vitamins? I need go see about that Centrum now that I thought about it...lol[/quote']

Yes u do .....lol

I know I need Vit D its been low for a while now

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