Jodi119

I called the doctor and asked him why I was taking it and he said it helps prevent hair loss???

My doctor told me I needed to take zinc for 12 weeks after surgery. It really tastes bad but I am doing it.

Is anybody else taking it? If so, have you found something that does not taste so bad?

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I went to Target last night after reading the replies and found Tylenol Jr that dissolves in your mouth.

I'm an Accountant and get bad headaches from time to time so I am not sure how long I can hold off on not taking my Advil but I will sure try!!! (

I hope things get better for you soon!!!

What day are you starting solids meals?

I am on Day 11 and I am still on blended soups, yogurt, pudding and applesauce.

Wow...that is a big price difference. Now I see why so many people on here go there. I am lucky that insurance covered mine.

I too have an office job but I took a week off....mainly because I have been with my company forever and have a ton of sick time. My boss was very supportive. My mom was here from Alabama up until today so I wanted to spend time with her too. Now I have to make my own soup!

My tummy does get sore when I am sitting at my desk at home. Wear clothes that are loose around your waiste. I go back to work on Monday. I will let you know how I do sitting at my desk. I'm an Accountant but I will make myself get up and walk around. I'm sure I will get lots of "your back" and "where did you go?". I only told a few people at work but all my family and friends knew about this.

Jodi119 - did you get banded at the OCC?

I got banded in Las Vegas. After 7 months of waiting, my insurance decided to cover it. I was suprised how much Lortab he gave. I still have over half of it left over.

Is going to OCC that much cheaper than having it done locally?

I had gas issues too but was able to burp so it passed with not being too bad. Definitely take shorts walks as it sure did help me.

Thank you so much. I will run out and get some!

Do you know how long it you have to wait to take advil.....or it is something that is gone forever?

Hi there,

My doctor prescribed liquid Lortab for me and I did use it for a few days. It really helped at night when I was trying to fall asleep and could not get comfortable because of the cuts on my tummy, especially the one where the port is.

I would take it!

Thank you so much for all of the information. I was banded on March 19 in Las Vegas and all of this info is very helpful to all of us newbies.

I was reading through all of my paperwork again and I saw that I should not take my normal advil for regular headaches. The papeerwork said no anti-inflammatories.

So what do you all take when you have a headache?

Thanks for your help!!!!!!

Thank you for this information. My doctor was generic about when to start exercising. He told me to start walking asap and the other stuff "as soon as I feel ready".

I am eating pretty much the same thing but have not gone to any restaurants. I am not sure when I will try that.

Isn't it hard to just sip water while everybody is eating???

It is hard enough eating yogert while everybody else is eating...the smell kills me.

I wish my doctor was nicer but oh well...he was recommended by my OB-GYN and primary doctor so that is why I went with him. Did you have your surgery in Mexico? I have to wasit six months and do the supervised weight loss so that my insurnace would cover it.

I was addicted to soda as well and boy that has been hard but I am doing pretty good without it. I go back to work on Monday so I will have to adjust there as well. Not many people at work know what kind of surgery I was out for so I guess I will let the cat out of the bag now.

My surgen is Dr. Teng here in Las Vegas. He is a good surgen but has absolutely no bedside manner. He is very strict about eating and I can't have mushly things until week 3 and then it must be pureed. I have been "eating" broth and yogurt starting with my 2nd week. I am starting to get hungry more so I am ready for the mushy food of week 3. My calories right now are about 350 - 400 a day.

Are taking all of the vitamins now? They have me on 4 different ones and I am having trouble getting them all down. I am going to look for different brands to see if I can find some that taste better.

I am one week out and getting ready to go back to work. I also had hiatal hernia surgery as well. I am burping like crazy. Anybody from the Las Vegas area or just tips in general???