Hello!
I have been lurking on this site for a while and I have some questions that I would appreciate experienced DSers respond to.
I had a revision from VSG to DS with Dr. Wilhelmy at Mexicali Bariatric Center on 9/7/17. I had a complete re-sleeve at that time. I have returned home with no complications and I had an exemplary experience at MBC.
I need some clarification on taking meds whole vs crushing. I have a couple daily medications for issues (unrelated to Obesity) that I need to take daily. I was positively advised that I needed to crush these meds or get liquid forms for at least 30 days post op. In your experience, is this necessary? If I can handle swallowing the medications whole, may I do so without causing any concern?
They sent home Nexium 24hr which I was told I needed to open and sprinkle with water. If I can handle the Nexium capsule, may I take it without opening it?
Can someone share a post op diet that experienced DSers used and was appropriate to our needs? I am not feeling as though the post op diet which was presented to me is the best way to heal. I CERTAINLY want to heal appropriately and be healthy, I just feel like there may be alternatives which are better than what was given to me.
I was instructed to not start the vitamin regimens until 30 days out. If I can swallow/chew the pills, is there a reason that I need to wait that long?
Thanks so much for your insight and I look forward to talking with you all more.
Becky
I have been lurking on this site for a while and I have some questions that I would appreciate experienced DSers respond to.
I had a revision from VSG to DS with Dr. Wilhelmy at Mexicali Bariatric Center on 9/7/17. I had a complete re-sleeve at that time. I have returned home with no complications and I had an exemplary experience at MBC.
I need some clarification on taking meds whole vs crushing. I have a couple daily medications for issues (unrelated to Obesity) that I need to take daily. I was positively advised that I needed to crush these meds or get liquid forms for at least 30 days post op. In your experience, is this necessary? If I can handle swallowing the medications whole, may I do so without causing any concern?
They sent home Nexium 24hr which I was told I needed to open and sprinkle with water. If I can handle the Nexium capsule, may I take it without opening it?
Can someone share a post op diet that experienced DSers used and was appropriate to our needs? I am not feeling as though the post op diet which was presented to me is the best way to heal. I CERTAINLY want to heal appropriately and be healthy, I just feel like there may be alternatives which are better than what was given to me.
I was instructed to not start the vitamin regimens until 30 days out. If I can swallow/chew the pills, is there a reason that I need to wait that long?
Thanks so much for your insight and I look forward to talking with you all more.
Becky