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I called the surgeon and they told me to go back to taking my old medications as I was before the surgery...I don't see them until the 27th, but was told they would see me earlier if I need to go in. As for taking any new meds, I haven't been on anything new, today was the first time I even took...

The tramadol I was told will help with the inflammation, not sure how, as it is a pain pill. And yet, my blood pressure is really high this morning again. My blood sugar was awesome though 88....I'm not sure what to do at this point. The surgeon took me off the other blood pressure pills, and my...

I have been sick since last night. Not vomiting or anything like that, just having chest pain and it was hurting when I took deep breaths. So finally made it to the ER, I made sure that everyone was aware that I was a bariatric patient right away. They all had tons of questions for me like...

I agree, you should do what feels right to you. I don't stick to the meal plan 100%, but use it as a general guideline. If there is something that I want, I will try it, if my pouch can handle it, then I will try it again. If not so much, then I will wait for a while before trying it. Like right...

Pat, Thanks for the info on the Prilosec...worked like a charm no nasty after taste. Donna, Some things are smaller, I have a lot of things in my closet I used to wear several years ago that I can fit into right now. I also have a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear in 16 years...

Thanks Pat, I will try that in a few minutes. I just woke up from a restless sleep, and went out and got on my good old scale. I'm down another 3 lbs...I know I should be happy about that and don't get me wrong I am happy that I am losing, I'm just restless and worried about a procedure I have...

it's not all dairy that bothers me Pat...mostly yogurt and cottage cheese, so I am staying away from them. I did have a small piece of swiss cheese last night, it was so soft and so good. This morning I am going to have a little squash with a scrambled egg, but not adding milk to it like I did...

Thanks Pat and Tom. It's a struggle, especially when I don't have a choice when I go somewhere. Most places don't offer anything I can have. We went to a water park Friday, but you are not allowed to bring in anything, though as busy as they were, I don't think they would've said anything if I...

Hi everyone. I know I am not supposed to have much of an appetite, but I really feel that I should be getting in more than I am. I am almost 4 weeks post op and yes I am still losing....I lost 3.8 this week. However, I feel that I am not getting enough fluids in. I drink water all day, but I am...

They gave me Isopure in the hospital, and I could drink it then, the grape was really good, but that was the last time I had some. After I got home, I couldn't drink it...but I think maybe cause it was cold. I find that I have a hard time drinking really cold stuff....so I have to let even my...

Pat, I'm not sure what her diet is like, I do know that she hasn't gained any weight back and she looks really good. All I know is she told me it came back full force and she was a type 2 diabetic. I'm not sure what caused it, and I think her doctor's were surprised too. Tom, they took me off...

I agree, call your doctor! I didn't have alot of swelling, but I did have some rather large bruising. I am still bruising due to Levonox injections...thank goodness I only have 2 left. I still have a tiny bit of drainage out of the largest incision, but I no longer need to put bandages on it and...

Tom, I have a friend who had the bypass 2 years ago and she keeps telling me to watch my blood sugar as her diabetes is back full force...scary stuff

desertgirl, as far as the liquids and protein, I believe it's the same...I'm just having trouble getting it all in. I don't feel sick unless I try something new....Like I am having trouble with scrambled eggs, chili (I shouldn't have had that so soon), I think I am having issues with some dairy...

Hi Cathy, Metformin is a medication used to treat diabetes. I am no longer on it now that I have had my surgery. I'm down to 1 blood pressure pill and prilosec and prozac, but I don't think I will be needing that one much longer either.

Hi Jazzy, I'm not familiar with Naked Drinks, but I agree with some of the others, you really need to watch the sugar and carb intake. I was told under 8 grams of sugar, they really prefer under 5 though.

I agree with everyone else, 5 days is too long to wait, you are running low BP and a fever, something is going on....do not wait...even if you have to go to the ER, make sure you tell them that you are a bariatric patient! Does your doctor not have anyone on call for emergencies?? Please get...

I will call my dr's office today and ask them. When I couldn't go at all, they told me to drink milk of magnesia, and other people are telling me to drink maalox...so I guess I better just call

Donna, I am so happy for you!! I know how anxious you have been waiting for this day and now it's finally going to happen!!! Keep your head up.....your "Christmas" will be here before you know it:cool:

Has anyone out here had white stools after surgery?? I am 2 weeks out, on soft foods now, I am finding that I cannot eat eggs, but also noticed that yesterday while I was sick that my stools were white. My daughter has been researching online and most sites show that it is caused by a lack of...