Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

So my surgeon and the hospitalist told me to resume all my meds when I came home from surgery. So I'm taking my blood pressure, depression, migraine pills, and also the things the surgeon prescribed: Prilosec and a muscle relaxant. But they stressed that for the first two months all my vitamins had to be liquid or chewable. I feel silly swallowing like 6 pills, and then having a chewable multivitamin and liquid calcium. Anyone else back to pills right away too?

So my surgeon and the hospitalist told me to resume all my meds when I came home from surgery. So I'm taking my blood pressure' date=' depression, migraine pills, and also the things the surgeon prescribed: Prilosec and a muscle relaxant. But they stressed that for the first two months all my vitamins had to be liquid or chewable. I feel silly swallowing like 6 pills, and then having a chewable multivitamin and liquid calcium. Anyone else back to pills right away too?[/quote']

You can get a pill crusher for the meds but my surgeon said pills are ok as long as it dime size and under. I am thinking the chewable vitamins may possibly make them more absorbable and /or gentle on the stomach

Had my surgery yesterday' date='came home today and it hurts to drink anything. I even tried luke warm water and warm broth. It still hurts like a bubble of air is keeping anything from going down. Im so scared about dehydration, help..[/quote']

This is similar to what I felt. I did end up getting dehydrated. I found thicker is better for me. Try jello

These gas pains in my chest are excruciating! It's making nauseous. I tried to get a hold of my doctor but he is closed on Friday? I really don't want to take any meds without his consent but I'm dying over here! And I've been walking a lot and it doesn't help (

Im going through the same thing as we speak. Had surgery yesterday and I cant get all my required liquids in. Ive just been taking really small sips, or using a small spoon to drink from. It still hurts but not as much. Also warmer stuff feels better

Also walk as much as possible. It helps move the air

So my surgeon and the hospitalist told me to resume all my meds when I came home from surgery. So I'm taking my blood pressure' date=' depression, migraine pills, and also the things the surgeon prescribed: Prilosec and a muscle relaxant. But they stressed that for the first two months all my vitamins had to be liquid or chewable. I feel silly swallowing like 6 pills, and then having a chewable multivitamin and liquid calcium. Anyone else back to pills right away too?[/quote']

I was back to my reg pills the day I came home.

You can get a pill crusher for the meds but my surgeon said pills are ok as long as it dime size and under. I am thinking the chewable vitamins may possibly make them more absorbable and /or gentle on the stomach

I've taken a chewable bariatric multi vitamin twice and threw it up both times. I guess I'm gonna have to go back to the gummy one a day vitacraves. I can't stomach the other ones):

I was sleeved on the 18th and I have lost 25 lbs! It hasn't been easy though because I am always hungry.

Thank you so much Philynurse. The only thing I can say is to God be all the glory. Thank everyone so much for your prayers I am getting stronger everyday.

You are such a source of strength!!!! My prayers are with you---and I will try to keep your sense of faith instilled in me through my recovery.

Susansoon keeping you I my prayers... Please keep us posted on your progress.

I am 9 days post op and eating thick liquids' date=' yogurt, soup, pudding, sweet potatoes. The last two days I get a pain mid chest when eating, is this heartburn or acid? Anyone experienced this? It is definitely above my stomach[/quote']

When I get chest pain while eating it is my full sign. I feel the pressure in my chest first. I've read it's because our new stomach rests higher than we are use to.

Have you tried a heating pad for your gas pains? My boss swore by it. I was very lucky and didnt need to use it but she said she ended up buying two because it was the only thing to sooth her pain.

Have you tried a heating pad for your gas pains? My boss swore by it. I was very lucky and didnt need to use it but she said she ended up buying two because it was the only thing to sooth her pain.

Ive been using my heationg pad for my shoulders. I dont know if I slept wrong or if its gas. Ill try it n my stomach and see if that helps keep the pain away while I drink. Thank you

Came home today! Pains from gas is all I had and am experiencing. Glad things are finally done!

Now I can begin!

Same here I can easily drink 96+ oz per day. That's what I had in water alone yesterday.

I only pray I will get that much in someday!!!! Lol that's awesome--- no risk of you getting dehydrated!