Yuck!

DianaB.
on 7/10/08 11:58 pm - Edmond, OK
I got back from my dentist yesturday and he said I had an infected tooth.  Knowing the medicines I can take are limited, he asked me to have Dr. W call in an antibiotic for me.  Anyone else got to try these wonderful "chewable" penicillins yet?  They are so gross!  I guess this is just one of those unexpected perks of WLS!  Two down, 28 more doses to go.... Diana
Happycat
on 7/11/08 12:00 am - Midwest City, OK
Why are the medicines you can take limited?  You are almost 3 months out.  Just curious. Denise Oh, sorry about the tooth!  Mouth pain is just horrible!  It wears you down!
I have maintained for one year at this point.  I am steady at -120 pounds.  =)
40 pounds lost pre-op    
DianaB.
on 7/11/08 12:05 am - Edmond, OK

For the first 6 months or so they say you can't digest medicine normally due to lack of stomach acid and all.  Since it's important to get every bit of antibiotic in, they want you to chew it so you will absorb it all.  On the positive side though, w/ being almost 3 months out Dr. W said I can have any pain medicine I want.  No more liquid Lortab!   Diana

AmyBeth :)
on 7/11/08 2:59 am - Fort Smith, AR

The malabsorption at this point is still great and I had the same issue, I had to take the chewable plus a sryup/liquid to get over an infection.  I also have trouble with pills absorbing and can take 3 hyrocodone and have no effect, but if I take a liquid buddy I am outta here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AB

DianaB.
on 7/11/08 6:42 am - Edmond, OK

Does that mean Valium won't work either?  That's what they plan on using for my root canal.  I'm a big baby in the dentist's chair and want to make sure whatever they give me is going to work!

AmyBeth :)
on 7/11/08 7:25 am - Fort Smith, AR
I am getting Essure next Friday and they were worried the pills wouldnt work so they called in injections for me to pick up.  Check ahead they might have other options, cause pain isnt one for me! AB
Happycat
on 7/11/08 12:08 am - Midwest City, OK
I guess I forget about the stomach acid thing since I produce enough for me and all of the folks on the OH boards!  I am the queen of acid!!   Good luck healing your poor tooth!  Hopefully you will get better soon. Denise
I have maintained for one year at this point.  I am steady at -120 pounds.  =)
40 pounds lost pre-op    
DianaB.
on 7/11/08 6:45 am - Edmond, OK
Thanks, Denise!  I'm used to going to an endodontist or oral surgeon to baby me in my dental needs and my new insurance doesn't cover that.  I'm scared about my upcoming root canal enough that it seems to take my mind off the pain I have now. 
LuanneP
on 7/11/08 10:27 am - Oklahoma City, OK
i had a root canal last week , i had only had one other one several years ago , the one i had last week was not bad at all , the worst part was the injections to numb it , but honestly it really wasnt that bad . Good Luck and just know you will feel much much better afterwards .
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on 7/11/08 10:33 am
Hijack-Luanne-how ya been?  Are you going to the band convention thing in Dallas in October?
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