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Ron is well and home guys..... We should hear from him hopefully tomorrow. We give God all the praise. His wife thanks each and every one of us.

That is great news! I've been so worried about him!!

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So how many ppl are swallowing pills or capsules. I don't know why they say don't but I want to know of others can. Because I cannot stomach some of the capsules opened... Like my b50 is nasty or my antacid capsule.

Can I swallow them or should I still opened them? Same with my ursidol for the gallbladder I cannot take it crushed

I can swallow decent sized pills but on an empty stomach they make me sick. My nut told me thats the only exception to drinking when eating is to take that Vitamin. I have a few different chews from Bariatric Advantage my favotrites from the 250 are lemon and raspberry and from the 500 the orange.

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I'll be honest... I am having a hell of a time not drinking and eating... It is one of the the hardest things for me... I know why it is important, but I keep doing it :(
Me too its really hard not eating then drinking.....when i eat my mouth feels so dry....i try so hard not to drink n just cant help it ugh i had to catch myself

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Surgery went well! No complications so far. My doctor has given the ok to start introducing any foods that I can tolerate and so far everything has been fine except I ran out of Protein Shakes this morning and so I started to drink one of my sons Boost. BIG mistake. Too much sugar. I stopped after 2 sips and realized it was not going to end well. Luckily no dumping. I haven't thrown up once! The pain at the beginning was what I would consider minimal. Ive lost about 25 pounds so far so Im loving it!

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Each person's program is different but to contribute to the pills discussion. I take dissolving Biotin, and the rest of my Vitamins (2 Multivitamins a day and 3 Vitamin D w/calcium a day) are all chewable. My Dr was very strict abt ONLY doing chewable for the first 6 weeks. Not sure why but I'm following orders. I've had to take a stool softener and it's small so I've been swallowing that but it's not easy.

And I'm so relieved to hear that Ron is home and doing well!

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Ron is well and home guys..... We should hear from him hopefully tomorrow. We give God all the praise. His wife thanks each and every one of us.

Wonderful news!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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@@irishaggie I start "all foods today" but nervous so have packed all softs for my lunch...lol. I did have Jason's Deli broccoli and cheese Soup yesterday. Well about 5 bites anyway and it was delicious! What are you eating to get all your Protein in? Are you getting all your Water in? I get about 48 to 56 ounces of water a day and the I feel water logged. As for protein, I start off with a shake but then I just don't think I get enough from there.

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Hello all,

I hope you all had successful surgeries and are well on your way to your goals and dreams. You guys have made me cry with your kindness and my wife has been very thankful for the support as well. I can’t thank you enough.

My story:

I am back among the living. Still have some recovery and therapy ahead of me but I have made it home. The doctors tell me I am lucky to be alive. I think it was all the prayers, thoughts, and well wishes that helped me pull through.

For those that do not know:

6 Oct Gastric Bypass

9 Oct Complication – Operation to fix a small bowel obstruction. During this operation, as they were putting me under, I threw up into my lungs. My lungs were now filled and not operating. They sent me to another hospital but they couldn't do anything for me. They finally flew me to University of Maryland Medical Center. Where they saved my life.

They hooked me up to ECMO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extracorporeal_membrane_oxygenation

I had the Veno-venous (VV) type. At one point my wife said I had 18 different IV bags hanging on my pole. As a result of the procedure I have four blood clots in my body and will be on blood thinners for another 3 to 6 months. So I have to have my blood drawn to monitor my blood thinner levels twice a week.

I am currently home and walking with a walker. I have PT coming 3 times a week and a nurse coming twice a week to draw blood and check my wounds.

I am tired now and need to take a nap. I hope my energy levels return soon. Thank you once again for all the thoughts, prayers and well wishes. I hope to catch up on this thread but it will take me a while.

Blessed to be among the living.

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Hello all,

I hope you all had successful surgeries and are well on your way to your goals and dreams. You guys have made me cry with your kindness and my wife has been very thankful for the support as well. I can’t thank you enough.

My story:

I am back among the living. Still have some recovery and therapy ahead of me but I have made it home. The doctors tell me I am lucky to be alive. I think it was all the prayers, thoughts, and well wishes that helped me pull through.

For those that do not know:

6 Oct Gastric Bypass

9 Oct Complication – Operation to fix a small bowel obstruction. During this operation, as they were putting me under, I threw up into my lungs. My lungs were now filled and not operating. They sent me to another hospital but they couldn't do anything for me. They finally flew me to University of Maryland Medical Center. Where they saved my life.

They hooked me up to ECMO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extracorporeal_membrane_oxygenation

I had the Veno-venous (VV) type. As a result of the procedure I have four blood clots in my body and will be on blood thinners for another 3 to 6 months. So I have to have my blood drawn to monitor my blood thinner levels twice a week.

I am currently home and walking with a walker. I have PT coming 3 times a week and a nurse coming twice a week to draw blood and check my wounds.

I am tired now and need to take a nap. I hope my energy levels return soon. Thank you once again for all the thoughts, prayers and well wishes. I hope to catch up on this thread but it will take me a while.

Blessed to be among the living.

Heyyyy Ron

I didnt get to meet you sooner

But im happy your doing ok

And your in my prayers

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Welcome back Ron! I don't know that I have ever been so happy to see a post. You have been in everyone's constant thoughts. A part of the heart of this group was missing without you. I will continue to pray for your daily progress and I am so sincerely happy that you are back with us!

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I didnt get to know you before your surgery but I am really glad you are doing better and I have heard nothing but great things about you and can't wait to experience them myself. Welcome back Ron

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Ron I was in communication with your wife and God guess sherry for her strength during your trying times. Ironically I felt the need to just make sure I reached out to her not knowing I too had the same complication but God spared me.. The same thing transpired 2 days after surgery bowel obstruction due to my body have a reaction with whatever material they used and having tunes but I give all glory to the most high that you are now back amongst our mist.

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@@395Ron I am so happy you are at home and recovering. I have been pulling for you everyday. Thank you for taking the time to update us on your status. I wish you continued healing.

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Welcome back Ron!

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