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Topic: Post-op medications
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Below are questions posted by the public about bariatric surgery and related issues. Please note that we are working very hard to make this system as well-organized as possible. If you have a question to ask, please make sure that it hasn't already been asked yet. Redundant questions reduce the quality of this service.

• Can I take the gas X soft gel? (May 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• WHAT CAN I TAKE? (Oct 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• 18 more days and I have lot's of Questions (Jun 10, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• 22 Months POst op just started glucophage = HUNGER?? (Aug 2, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• 3 part question about Birth control pills, effectivness, wt gain (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• 3 weeks post op... (Sep 24, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• 3 years after Roux-En-Y, can I use the Birth Control Pill? (Aug 2, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• 4 wks post-op - I feel like I have so much gas in my pouch, help? (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• 5 weeks out when can you take capusles meds again? (Mar 10, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• A whole slew of problems, I am MISERABLE! HELP! (Kind of disgusting, sorry!) (Mar 25, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• about 6 weeks post op lab band (2 1/2 weeks after 1st fill) and i have headaches from (Jul 30, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Absorbibng blood thinners...My doctors are clueless..HELP PLEASE (Jan 14, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Absorbtion of medications and info on ani inflammatory drugs (Jan 23, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Absorbtion of pills post-op (Mar 21, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Absorption of daily medicines...please help (Apr 19, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• absorption of pain medication (Mar 12, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Absorption of thyroid meds? Different after WLS (Jan 22, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Actigall dosage after surgery? (Mar 24, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• After gastric bypass, is it usually necessary up the dosage of antidepressants? (Apr 26, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• After having a bypass with or without a D swithch will the med still be absorbed ? (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• after having gastric bypass can you get cortisone shots? (Sep 9, 2013) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• After RNY, are we off time-released medications forever? (Aug 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• After taking a chewable vitamin how long before I can drink. (Jun 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• all the pills.....am I leaving anything out? open RNY 10/15/02 (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Almost There!!!!!! heee hawwww {LOL} (Apr 22, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Alternative medications to methotrexate and prednisone. (Oct 21, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Am I headed for trouble? (Sep 5, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Am I hurting myself by swallowing the big Calc Cit + D pills? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Anemia? (Oct 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• anti inflammatories (Mar 6, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• Anti-depressants...does this help head hunger...going to the Dr. Tues & need advise? (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Anti-inflamatory meds after surgery (Apr 26, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Anti-inflammatories after surgery (Apr 28, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Antibiotics & Percocet? (Nov 14, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Antibiotics and Vitamins? (Jul 8, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Antidepressant users help! (Apr 19, 2010) (View) (15 answers)
• Any experiences with Zyprexa post-op? (Sep 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Any ideas of how to take huge vitamins? (Jul 13, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Any long term post-ops on prescription calcium? (Aug 2, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Any medications for back pain?? (Apr 7, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• any one have rheumatoid arthritis and had wls and take hydroxychloroquine? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Any Post-Ops diagnosed with Ideopathic Hypersomnia? What Meds work best? (Aug 24, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• ANY POST-OPS TAKING SMALL DOSES OF PREDNISONE? (Mar 19, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Any post-ops taking Wellbutrin SR? (Mar 19, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• any recommendations for extreme fatigue medications post-op? (Mar 12, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Any suggestions for putting crushed meds in on the liquid diet? (Apr 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Anybody find Celexa interferes with weight loss? (Nov 16, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Anybody have hypothyroidism improve after weight loss? (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Anybody have post op experience with lexapro? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Anybody started taking Welbutrin 3 months or so after surgery? (Aug 20, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone else taking Cytomel with your Synthyroid? (Apr 20, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone else taking hormone, thyroid & anti-depressants? (Feb 7, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone else whose surgeon won't prescribe Actigall? (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone ever been prescribed Prednisolone? (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone find time released (oxycontin)medications to be effective? (Nov 21, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone gained weight while on Lexapro? (Jun 29, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone had problems swallowing pills after rny? (Oct 21, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone had problems with Fosamax or Actonel for osteoperosis? (Mar 2, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• anyone had to take provigil? (Oct 14, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone have any articles on WLS medications? (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone have any feedback on this liquid calcium supplement? (Aug 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have Bi-Polar disorder and take Lithium after WLS (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have info on using Adderall XR after a RnY? (Jun 30, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone have the test for whether pills dissolve quickly? (Oct 29, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone have trouble with calcium pills...???? (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone having problems taking meds after surgery? (Jul 22, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Anyone having problems with muscle spasam meds not working? (Aug 24, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone here on Zoloft? Do you know if we absorb all of it? (Oct 8, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone know if it is okay to take Dramamine post op? (Aug 7, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone know of fast dissolving vitamins (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone knowledgeable of any herbal alternatives to (Feb 1, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone on a antidepressant that hasn't caused weight gain? (Nov 13, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone on Hydrocodone or Naproxen for back pain (Apr 4, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone on mental health medications early on post-op? (Jun 7, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone on Seasonale for birth control? (Feb 21, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone on Straterra (May 25, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone out there know if Abilify is weight neutral? (May 19, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone out there take Nardil or Parnate and have had WLS? (Sep 3, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone post ops successfully using GABAPENTIN for severe neropathic pain? (Mar 25, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone still make it to goal being on synthroid? (Mar 18, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone still taking the Pill (Oct 1, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Anyone take a decongestant for allergies that's easy to swallow? (Jul 4, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone take Byetta injections post op? (Apr 12, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone take Zyrtec-D (or claritin-D or allegra-D) post op? (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone taking Actigall and have problems anyway (Jul 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone taking prednisone-post-op? (Sep 30, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone taking Pristiq (Sep 14, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone use importeddrugs.com? (Sep 18, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone use phenergan gel for nausea? (Dec 30, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone use Zoloft post-op? (Jul 16, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone using Alesse? (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone with experiences taking Effexor XR post op? It was prescribed for me yesterday (Apr 18, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone with Lupus have medication issues? (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone with Rheumatoid Arthritis using Plaquenil pre and post WLS? (Jun 24, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Are antibiotics malabsorbed like vitamins? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Are birth control pills effective for preventing pregnancy post-op RNY? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Are cold medicines okay to use after surgery? (Aug 31, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Are medications post-ops as effective for you? (Feb 2, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Are post-op RNY people able to take gel tablets etc? (Dec 10, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• are the vitamins sold in regular stores? (Feb 5, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Are there any problems of medications not being effective? (Sep 17, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Are there any scientific studies stating that oral contraceptives don't work for us? (Jan 9, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Are there other ways to get calcium and Ursodiol in... (Sep 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Are we able to absorb blood pressure medications? (Jul 13, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Are we allowed to take Ultram after surgery? (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Are we are allowed to take Ibuprofen after 1 year old surgery? (Sep 2, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• Are you able to swallow pills post-op? (Jun 30, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• At 3month post op My GYN started me on Hormone replacement therapy (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• At five days post-op, can't I start my chewable vitamin? Thanks!!! (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• B12 SL dosage?? (May 20, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• BABY ASPIRIN ---- WHAT INSTEAD ? (Aug 13, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• baby asprin (Apr 6, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Birth Control Pills After RNY (Jul 25, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• birth control question (May 31, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• Birth controll Pills "pills in general" (Jul 29, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
• Blood pressure medication (Nov 16, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Boniva? (Jun 20, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Breast cancer medication. I am concerned about the ability to take anti cancer meds after surgery (Aug 6, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Bruising after B-12 shots (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Cal-Max. Anyone know if this is good for post op by pass patients? (Dec 3, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Calcium Citrate TABLETS? (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Calcium Options (Feb 15, 2003) (View) (33 answers)
• Calcium...actual ratio...which is best? (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Calcium: what about oyster shell calcium? (Sep 28, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• can we absorb a vitamin iron supplemnt called hematinic plus (May 10, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Can a person take Ambien CR long term? Awful trouble sleeping at 3 years out. (Feb 17, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a vitamin (Mar 3, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Can anyone talk about Ultram (Feb 19, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• Can anyone tell me about the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainsville, Fl? (Apr 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone tell me if Hoodia Complete is safe to take? (Jun 27, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Can anyone verify this for me? (Dec 18, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Can celexa be crushed? The liquid is awful tasting. (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Can Clonopin make you gain weight? (May 27, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Can folks with ADD take Stratera after WLS and it work? (Feb 11, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Can gastric bypass patients take diet pills such as adapex or phentramine? (Jan 3, 2010) (View) (10 answers)
• can I absorb my mood stabilzers and sleep medication? (Aug 16, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Can I absorb regular iron supplement? (Mar 19, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Can I drink benadryl after surgery? (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I get Cortisone shot 4 months postop (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I keep taking my sustained release carbatrol after surgery. (Nov 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Can I make it stop? (Jun 15, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Can I mix extra protein to drinks like the AES Advantage drinks? (Mar 11, 2010) (View) (10 answers)
• Can I open a capsule up and empty the contents into applesauce? (Jan 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Can I still take antibiotices after surgery? (Feb 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I still take my hormones (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• CAN I STOP MY CHEWABLES AND TAKE THEM ORALLY? (Aug 18, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Can I take Allegra & Allegra D for allergy/sinus problem? (May 7, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Can I take an aspirin and prilosec at the same time? (Aug 5, 2011) (View) (5 answers)
• can i take any cold medicines, like thera flu . 2wks post op i have a cold (Jun 11, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I take Birth Control Pills immediately after surgery? (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I take Claritin D after surgery without crushing? (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Can I take Effexor XR after surgery? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Can I take fasomax after RNY- open. Surgery was 1-16-2003 (Feb 29, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I take GO-Lightly laxative post-op? (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can I take Lamisil? (Apr 6, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I take Lorazepam?? (Apr 26, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I take penicillin and vicodin post op? (May 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• can i take something for a b.m. after only 3 days of surgery? (Sep 6, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Can I take the morning after pill? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I take toe nail fungas medication after WLS? (Dec 28, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Can I take Viouxx for joint pain after open RNY surgery 5-11-04? (Aug 17, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Can I use Acidophilus or Melatonin anymore? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Can lactose-intolerant enzymes be taken after rny? (Aug 3, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• can my gastric bypass affect how my thryoid medication is absorbed (Sep 8, 2011) (View) (5 answers)
• Can Plavix be crushed (Oct 23, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Can RNY patients swallow capsule pills after 4 months? (Mar 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can some one please tell me where I can find some scientific information (Apr 6, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Can someone explain what sublinqual B-12 is? (Feb 4, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Can someone help me find affordable vitamins? (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Can someone please tell me how much biotin I should take? (Aug 11, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can someone recommend a good potassium supplement? (Jan 5, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Can someone recommend a good potassium supplement? (Jan 6, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Can St. John's Wort really curb appetitie and stop you from overeating? (Jul 19, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Can too many meds cause heartburn? (Aug 29, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Can Viagra be taken post op? (Jul 12, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Can vioxx be taken at about 2 weeks post op? (Dec 30, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Can we absorb Glu./Chon.? (Nov 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can we still take our normal OTC vitamins and supplements for a cold? (Feb 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Can we take antiinflamatory meds? (Nov 9, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Can we take anything for relief of menstrual cramps? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Can we take arthritis medications such as Celebrex post op (Jul 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Can we take B-12 with folic acid? (Nov 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Can we take Benadryl post op? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Can we take calcium with our protein drink? Will our bodies absorb it that way? (Jan 19, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Can we take Hydrococone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• can we take over the counter meds (Jun 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Can we take Robitussin cough syrup? (Oct 31, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Can we take tylenol arthritis pain formula for arthritis pain (Jan 22, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Can we use nasal decongestant spray post-op? (Dec 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can we use Vicks products post op (Dec 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Can wetake Tylonol Extra Strenth Gel Caps post op? (May 31, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Can you help me with a list of drugs OTC that Post Op's can no longer take after surg (Mar 15, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• Can you really stop taking medications after surgery? (Apr 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can you still take Adderall for ADD post-op (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Can you still take Ibuprofen products after a DS? (May 1, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
• can you still take tamoxifen? (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can you still take your medication in pill form after surgery? (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Can you suggest an appetite suppressant - 1 year post Gastric By-Pass (Apr 22, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Can you take ALIEVE post op?? (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can you take all the medications post op as you do pre-op (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can you take Anaprox after WLS (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Can you take gel vitimins 6 weeks after surgery? (May 11, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• can you take pills with water ?Do they work the same or wash right through you. I has (Aug 23, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• can you take pills, capsules, etc. after surgery? (May 16, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Can you take Reactine for your allergies after bariatric surgery?? (Jun 14, 2009) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can you take too much acetaminophen? (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Can you take vicadin after sugery (Apr 9, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• Can you tolerate sugar coated pills post-op? (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• CHEST COLD LOTE OF COUGHING WHAT CANI TAKE (Sep 1, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• constant headaches! (Feb 10, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• constipation (Aug 30, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Could I get some feedback on the B-12 Nasal Spray? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• COULD MEDICATION CAUSE ME TO FEEL HUNGRY (May 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Curious about birth control (Apr 29, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
• Currently use Paxil for depression, after my surgery what is best type to use? (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Cymbalta Vs Lyrica for Fibromyalgia Treatment (Mar 12, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• decline in weight loss after starting Ortho Evra (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• depo shot and gastric bypass (Apr 8, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Depo-Provera after RNY? (Feb 17, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Depro Provera & Endrometrosis (Sep 27, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Devrom (Bismuth Subgallate) use post op (Aug 24, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• DEVROM oral deodorant (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Diabetic control after returning home (Jul 20, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Did anyones surgeon put them on potassium after surgery? (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Did you switch from Celexa to either Lexapro or Wellbutrin and experience (May 29, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Diet pills containing Ephedra any more dangerous for postie (Jul 25, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Directly after surgery,how can you take vitamin supplements and pills? (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Diuretics. What happens to your body when you use diuretics? (May 31, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• do antedepressants cause increased appetite and weight gain? (May 13, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• do antidepressants make you sick? (Jan 31, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• Do any post-op patients take Lithium? (Nov 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Do capsules have to be opened postop? (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Do I have to crush 4 weeks post-op (VBG)???? (Sep 13, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Do I need my dr's permission to take potassium (Dec 4, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Do I stop (Apr 18, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• do these capsules disolve in our stomas? (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Do vitamins interfere with synthroid absorption? (Jan 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Do you have problems taking Vicodin? (Sep 4, 2004) (View) (16 answers)
• do you have to take adult vitamins twice a day also what best vitamin that not achewa (Mar 30, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Do you need to stop taking birthcontrol before the surgery? (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Do you think it is ok to take Zantrex 3 over 5 months post op? (Jun 25, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• does 20mg of prozac and 1600mg of dialantin cause weight gain (Jul 26, 2010) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does any one still take effexor XR after WLS. (Nov 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• DOES ANYONE ELSE (Dec 29, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Does anyone else have acid reflux after surgery? (Jan 3, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Does anyone else take Armour for hypothyroidism? (Jun 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone have a list of medications to take and not to take post-op? (Jun 28, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone have a list of meds we CANNOT take after surgery? (May 7, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Does anyone have post op (RNY) experience with Buspar? How did your pouch handle it? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know anything good to take for menstrual cramps after surgery? (Mar 6, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• does anyone know how Ativan helps alcohol and what are the side affects? (Nov 29, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know if I can take Accutane (acne med) Post RNY? (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• DOES ANYONE KNOW IF SYNOTHROID COMES IN LIQUID FORM, OR CAN IT BE CRUSHED (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Does anyone know if taking herbs after a roux-en-y is ok. (Sep 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know if the NEW EXCEDRIN Quick Tabs are OK? (Sep 13, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone know what can be used post op for motion sickness? (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone know why we as post-ops cannot take medicine such as ibuprophen? (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone post-op have myasthenia gravis? (Sep 21, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone take a combination of these two drugs? (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone take ADD meds after RNY surgery? (Nov 1, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone take daily antibiotics? (Apr 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone take glucosamine and condroitin after RNY? (Nov 19, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• does anyone take methodone (Jun 25, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone take NEURONTIN post-op? (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone take Xanax for Panic Disorder? (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Does being on antidepressants effect how much weight you lose w/RNY? (Dec 21, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Does Clomid have a problem absorbing after Gastric Bypass? (Mar 25, 2011) (View) (1 answer)
• Does Devrom help (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does everyone come home w/ a G tube, LAP and otherwise? (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• DOES EVERYONE NEED TO TAKE B-12 SHOTS AND FOR HOW LONG? (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Does insulin slow your loss down? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does liquid Glucosamine/Chondroitin absorb completely. (Dec 9, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does liquid Zyrec have a lot of suger, Has it made anyone else dump? (Jan 27, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• does medication get absorbed in the same way as it would preop (Jul 13, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• DOES METHADONE ABSORB DIFFERENTLY NOW THAT I HAVE THE BARIATRIC SURGERY? (Jan 27, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Does my ADHD Medication absorb correctly? (Jun 10, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Does prescription Tussionex make you dump? (Jun 1, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Does Prozac Inhibit Post-Op Weight Loss? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Does stacker 3 affect our (gastric bypass patients) stomach? (Jan 18, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• Does Tylenol or Acetaminophen come in a s/f liquid? (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Does your doctor havw you stop your medication before and immediatley after surgery, (Jan 1, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Dr. Schauer's patients..can anyone tell my what he recommeds for the vitamin regemin? (Apr 27, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Effects of DepoProvera post-op (May 30, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• EMBARRASING RNY BOWEL ISSUE-SENSITIVE!! (Sep 12, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• enablex (Apr 21, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Exactly what Vitamins am I suppose to be taking after RNY? (Dec 11, 2007) (View) (14 answers)
• Excedrin. Why cant we take exedrin or motrin? (Jan 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Experience from those on Effexor XR long term post op (Feb 17, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Extended Release Medications (Nov 28, 2005) (View) (13 answers)
• First time taking antidepressants and afraid of weight gain since SMO (Apr 13, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Five days post-op and concerned about all the sugar in the liquid meds . A problem? (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• For migraines, taking Elavil with serious weight gain. Please help! (Jan 15, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
• For those having Fibromyalgia, what do you use for pain control after WLS? (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• For those taking Orthotricyclin... (Dec 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Gas-X (May 5, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Give myself blood thinner shots ? (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• GOING CRAZY (Feb 24, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Guidelines for future medication use (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Hair Loss (May 8, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Has any one had a problem taking this? (Nov 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has any one had any experince with the Trans Derm Scop Patch for nausea? (Apr 27, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anybody been given liquid Viox post-op? (Nov 13, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anybody used One A Day Weightsmart Vitamins Post-Op? (Mar 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone been able to resume taking Vioxx post-op? (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been able to take Inderal LA after RNY? (Oct 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been on anti-depressants prior to surgery and after? (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone been placed on Aciphex post-op? (Jun 27, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone been prescribed Lodine by your RA dr.? (Oct 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been prescribed Plavix post-op to prevent blood clots? (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been prescribed wellbutrin for... (Aug 6, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone been sent home on Fragmin, a blood thinner? (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone been told not to ever take any pain relievers but tylenol. (Jun 9, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone developed gallstones even after being put on Actigall? (Sep 27, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone dumped from Amoxicilin (the pink liquid form of Amoxicilin that smells (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone else been started on Crestor (Jan 15, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone else experienced a rapidly grown ulcer post operatively...caused by Vioxx? (Oct 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone else had stomach spasms upon taking narcotic pain killers post op? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone else switched from Effexor XR to Lexapro post-op? (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone ever been on steroid use long term? What was the result ? (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone ever taken Axert for Migraines? (Jan 14, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone ever used herbal tinctures to get their vitamins and iron? (Jun 12, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone experienced added hunger with the Luenell birth control shot? (Jun 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone experienced increased apetite from taking Zyrtec? (Mar 18, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone found a substitute for Trinsicon that does not cause severe constipation? (Jun 2, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had a problem with using Celebrex after RNY? (Jun 25, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone had a sleeping pill's affect be more dramatic than before sugery? (Nov 2, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had any problems gaining weight while on Zoloft? (May 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had continious vomitting (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had to *increase* pain pill dosages due to malabsorption? (May 25, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone had to crush their meds after surgery? (Sep 20, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Has anyone had to switch to regular effexor vs the XR? (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone had to take Prednisone after surgery? (Apr 27, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone had trouble drinking water after taking medication in a.m.? (Jan 9, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• has anyone had trouble with birth control pills? (Jul 19, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone here taken the drug Megace and experienced weight gain? (Jul 29, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone post op experienced an allergic reaction to certain meds? (Nov 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone Post-Op taken Clomid to get pregnant? (Mar 5, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone post-op tried cranberry tablets to prevent kidney problems? (Aug 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone post-op used appetite suppressants? (Aug 15, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone post-op used the antiobotic Levaquin? (Jun 6, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone post-op used Vioxx or Celebrex? (May 7, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone swallowed a cough drop post-op? (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone taken Accutane (acne med.) post-op RNY & did it work for you? (Jun 23, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone taken appetite suppressants after surgery or heard anything (Oct 17, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone taken Avelox post-op? Did you have any problems? (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone taken Depakote without weight gain? (Nov 19, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone taken Diamox Sequels after Post-op and experienced boughts of gas? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone taken Effexor and Wellbutrin? (Dec 4, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
• has anyone taken meds to prevent gall stones? (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone taken Mobic 7.5 Mg Tablets since their RYN surgery? (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone Taken Neurotein and effxor caps post op (May 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone taken this sort of antibiotic? (Jan 7, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone taken valtrax or any other medication to control outbreaks of Herpes? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• has anyone taken Voltaren after surgery.......i had open rny and my otho has prescrib (May 2, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone tried Adipex after surgery? (Dec 2, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone tried any of the spray vitamins that are on the market? (Jun 16, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone tried chromium picolinate? (Jul 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone tried Lunelle, the monthly birth control shot? (May 1, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone tried the Ortho Evral Patch for birth control?? (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone tried those quick dissolving Claritin tabs? (Aug 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone used Cenestin for HRT? (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone used Chantix after RNY? (Jan 12, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone used Diflucan Post Op for yeast infection (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone used Hydroxycut post-op RNY & does it work? (May 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• has anyone used Inderal LA pre and post op? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone used the new BCP called Yaz? (Jan 29, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone, post-op, been on birth control pills and gotten pregnant? (Jun 4, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Have any lap band patients had trouble with taking Cymbalta post-op? (Feb 21, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Have any of you been on Depo Provera after WLS and begun to gain weight? (May 14, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• have to have alot of water to wash down pills..how will this work for me? (Jul 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Have Your Gall Bladder Post Op? How long did you take Actigal after surgery? (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Having GI discomfort, (cramps and gas) from iron supplements... (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Having my yearly check up with regular doctor tomorrow not surgeon (Nov 4, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• HAVING PROBLEMS TAKING NEXIUM? (Aug 17, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Having trouble finding b-12 injectable with the shortage! (Feb 25, 2014) (View) (1 answer)
• Having trouble taking meds (Aug 17, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Headaches after receiving B 12 (Sep 23, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Headaches? (Sep 17, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Hello Everyone, I need to know if anyone has tried liquid(drop)protein? (Feb 4, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• HELP doctor wont listen!!!! (May 2, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Help I am having cramps and Tylenol does nothing. (Feb 28, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• HELP Please answer (Sep 13, 2008) (View) (21 answers)
• Help! My Zoloft burns my pouch! (May 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Help! What can I take post op for a bad cough post op? (Nov 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• HELP, I CAN'T SLEEP W/O A SLEEPING AIDE, AND HAVE NO ENERGY AT ALL PERIOD. (Nov 19, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Help, I have a cold and a thyroid disorder.......... (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Here is a pill manufacturer to watch for future innovations in dissolving medication. (Aug 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Hi Im 5 days out from surgery what are some diffrent names of medicine. (Feb 4, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Hi, does anyone know if we can take those new Chewable Excedrin Tabs (May 29, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Homeopathic remedies...Anyone take post-op? (Apr 21, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• How and when did you test your pill swallowing capibilities? (Oct 16, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• How are you getting them down? (Jun 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• How can I be off my diabetes medicine for 30 days when I have surgery? (Aug 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How can I be sure my pain mgmt. will be met- post op and with what type of meds? (May 13, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• How can I get my meds in? (Mar 16, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
• How can I handle the hunger that accompanies steroid use after my surgery? (Jul 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How can I take my perscription meds after surgery? (Mar 20, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How come my doc doesn't think absorption will be an issue for my meds? (Jul 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How do I explain to a pain management specialist about my needs? (Oct 25, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How do I get meds to stay down? (Jun 10, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• How do I get my psych. to realize the meds are hurting, not helping? (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• How do I take all my pills? (Sep 21, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• How do I take my 4 large-sized pills if I shouldn't crush extended release meds? (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• How do I take my regular medications properly? (Oct 15, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How do I take OTC drugs? (Oct 19, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• How Do Meds Affect Weightloss?. Can allergy meds effect weightloss? (Jan 12, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• How do we manage a large amount of prescription drugs afterwards? (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How do you manage oral medications and keep from dropping too low? (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• how do you take iron/stomach distress (May 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How do you take prinivil after having a distal RNY? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How do you take your Actigall? (Nov 17, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• How do you tolerate and take your meds after surgery? (Dec 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How effective are bc pills post op? (Apr 11, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• How is liquid prozac tolerated after surgery? (Oct 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How long (lapRny) do we crush our meds? (Oct 19, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• How long after Lap - RNY should I still be in pain/discomfort? (Jun 4, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How long after surgery should I be able to come off insulin? (Feb 25, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• How long after WLS can I resume my paxil? (Nov 16, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• How long before I can begin taking pills again? (Nov 20, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• How long did your surgeon say to wait before taking meds in pill form? (May 19, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• How long do I have to wait to eat after taking my chewable iron supplement? (Nov 17, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• How long do we have to stay on Prevacid? (May 4, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• how long should I expect to have to take my prilosec? (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How long should it take for vitamins/minerals/medications to dissolve in water? (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• How long til off insulin? (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• How long will it be before I can take ibuprofen again? (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• How many multivitamins should I take a day? (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How much calcium can we absorb at one time? (Sep 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• How much is too much pain medicine???? (Sep 8, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How much money are all you posties spending on vitamins and supliments per month?? (Jul 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• How soon after surgery can I take capsule medication? (Aug 15, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How soon can I take anti-inflammatories post-op? (Jun 15, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• How to Take Meds With Food without Crushing? (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How to tell if BCP aren't as effective.. (Mar 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How well do we absorb antibiotics? (Feb 28, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• How will thyroid medicine affect my weight loss? I am stuck at 25lbs (Nov 26, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• Hypothyroidism. Thyroid Medicatiton (Jul 9, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• I am 11 days postop and tomorrow I should have my Depo Vera... (Jan 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I am 14 months post op. I Have been on TWO Bextra 20mg. a day . I am now scared of i (Nov 16, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• I am 48 yr. old man, 286 lbs...With TYPE 1 Diabetes since age 12 (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• I am 5 weeks post op and have headaches once in awhile. Can I take tylenol or alleve (Jun 26, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I am 5 weeks post-op and have a very hard time having a BM. (Apr 12, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I am 5 weeks postop, when will it be safe for me to start taking my fosamax again? (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am 6 weeks post op and have a cold/flu. (Dec 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I am 6 weeks post-op and have had allergic reactions since my Lap-RNY. (Sep 9, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• I am 6 yrs Post-op. Can I take anything for pain? (Sep 28, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• I am 7 weeks post-op and can't seem to get food down. I have no taste buds and (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I am 9 months post-op. My question is this: do all doctors recommend that you take c (Feb 3, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• I am almost 2 weeks postop and hate the chewable vitamins. (Jul 22, 2003) (View) (21 answers)
• I am almost three weeks post-op. I know I can no longer take birth control pills (May 25, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• I am currently taking Birth Control pills, will it be absorbed? (Apr 25, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• I am four days post op (had my surgery Wed morning and it's now Sun afternoon) (Feb 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I am four months out - terrible cold/fever - what suggestions? What can I take? (Oct 17, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• I am going Deep Sea Fishing on Friday and was wondering if anyone knew if there was (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I am having problems taking my crushed meds, im not!! (Feb 13, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• I am not quite 2 wks post LAP RNY and although I took Prevacid prior to surgery (Dec 21, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I am on levoxl.....for life..... (Jun 24, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I am on trileptal, seroquel and celexa for depression also potassium and several (May 2, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• I am one year post op from GB and am taking Abilify (May 15, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• I am only 1 wk post op from open rny. I was given Oxyfast for pain control (Oct 23, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I am still on time release Effexor and seem to be doing all right (Oct 10, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• I am taking Celexa (liquid) for depression. It tastes like floor cleaner! (Nov 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I am taking prozac 20mg 2 aday/ (May 11, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I am taking the perfect iron. Can I take both at the same time? (Oct 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I am taking time released Paxil in the evening daily and I am wondering..., (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I bought Ultima Natural B-12 1000mcg... (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I can only take a few oral antibiotics (they hurt my stomach). Is Z-Pack (Zithromax (May 9, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I can't take pennicillin, and Doc just prescribed Cipro pills (Sep 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I could have sworn I saw somewhere on here a list of medication no-no's for post-ops. (Apr 15, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I do not want morphine!!!! (Sep 27, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• I found a great way to get the chalky calcium citrate down :0) (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I found B-12 strips by Health-Tech...has anyone asked their Dr. about theses? (Feb 14, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• I had a negative reaction to Actigall..has anyone else experienced problems? (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I had a Wellbutrin pill stuck in my stoma -- OUCH! (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I had the surgery 4years ago will i be able to take asprins (Aug 22, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• i hate to ask this, but has anyone got a suggestion for a laxative (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• I have a bad cough and I don't know what medication if any I can take for this. (Jan 7, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• I have a question for post -ops about PCOS and glucophage (Jun 12, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I have a terrible sore throat (Mar 30, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• I have been changed from Celexa to Zoloft in November. (Jan 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I have been unable to sleep well since 2 or so months after surgery. (Jul 29, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• I have diagnoised with H.Pylori again (May 5, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I have had gastric banding and my skin is suffering from constant breakouts! (Jan 5, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• I have heard several say they take prilosec/pepcid post op to "protect their pouch" (Sep 19, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• I have lost 130 pounds and started taking birth control pills. (Sep 19, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• I have taken effexor for 2 years for prevention of migraines (Jan 4, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I have to have a cardic catherization procedure that requires taking aspirin . (Aug 24, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• I have to take Previcid but cant seem to get it down! Help! (Nov 25, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have to take several large pills on a daily basis , How can I keep them down? (Nov 17, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I hope that Michelle Curan will read this. I need to know how far to space my meds. (Jan 14, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• I just got my blood work back (Jun 27, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I know that we stop drinking a half hour before we eat, but does that mean (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I know that we're supposed to take childrens chewable vitamins at 3 months, (Nov 11, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I know you have to take chewable vitamins and liquid things after surgery... (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• I LIVE IN SAN JOSE CA AND LOOKING FOR A POST OP DOC TO FOLLOW MY POST OP (Jun 30, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• I live on Motrin and Viox for joint pain can't imagine life without it! (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• I need help with pain meds after gastric bypass (Apr 1, 2012) (View) (3 answers)
• I need pain relief ideas to take for arthritis I am out 6mo. of sur. (Mar 19, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• I need the e-mail address to Better Life Vitamins (Feb 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I need to know all the generic names for trinsicon (Dec 6, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I need to know what medications are OK to use after RNY. (Mar 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I never got my script for lovenox filled.... (Aug 6, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I presently take oxy-contin for chronic back pain - how will a Lap/DS affect my use (Jun 14, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I REALLY need birth control. (Jun 3, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• I started on Ortho Novum 7/7/7 last night. (Jun 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I suffer from migraines & was wondering what other people do. (Dec 6, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
• I take 2 75mg of Effexor daily they are a capsule time release. (Feb 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I take 2 75mg Effexor twice a day (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• I take Effexor XR , what is the problem (Jul 6, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• I take hydrocodone/apao elixir for my back pain. could this slow down my weigh lose? (Aug 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I take Lamictal now and PCP wants me to take Wellbutrin to help stop smoking.. (Sep 15, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• I take my BCPs faithfully, could I still be pregnant? (Sep 21, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• i take pain medication for unrelated pain, and dont find it lasts long (Mar 11, 2011) (View) (7 answers)
• I take Prozac weekly and it's been great. Will I still be able to take it post op? (Apr 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I think I am not absorbing any of my medications - RNY (Nov 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I think I have a stomach ulcer, plz tell me what it feels like,hurt all the time (Nov 16, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• I took 80mg of lasix and it does not seem to be working (Jun 17, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• I use to take paxil, heard it keeps you from losing, what alternative is out there? (Nov 20, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• I used to take anaprox for cramps - i no longer can - what can we take? (Nov 11, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I was recently prescribed Xanax and I noticed......... (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I was taking Trazadone (Nov 17, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• I will be on Methlypred ( steroid) for 6 days. My dr. prescribed AcipHex (Oct 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE TIME CAPSULE (Oct 11, 2007) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm 10 days post-op, is it OK to break up the Citracal tablets? (Jun 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I'm 2 months post op mild burning. (Mar 24, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• I'm 20 months post-op. Is it safe to take colon cleaning medications? (Nov 5, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm 3 months out and just started Ortho Evra.... (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm against Vioxx but now have no choice (Sep 16, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• I'm Anemic (Jun 12, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• I'm having a problem taking a necessary pill-form medication (May 26, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I'm lost as to what kind of birth control I should use post-op? Any suggestions? (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• I'm worried about Vicodin withdrawal! (May 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I've been taking Xanex for years. But now post-op, I want to get off it. (Dec 18, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• I've got the flu.. my temp is 102.2... will it kill me to take ibuprofen? (Dec 20, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Iam having difficulty taking capsules (May 5, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• If we are already malabsorbtive, doesn't all the water make it worse? (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• IM 31/2 WEEKS POST, CAN I TAKE B-12 PILL BY MOUTH? (Apr 3, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Iron supplements and constipation? (Feb 7, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
• Is "the pill" still effective after RNY surgery? (Apr 25, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Is a stool softener necessary? (Dec 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• is any one familiar with loxapro? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• is anyone else afraid to swallow pills (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Is anyone else having a problem keeping the actigall down? (Jan 27, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Is anyone out there have PCOS & currently taking Metformin for insulin resistance? (May 1, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Is anyone out there taking Trileptal? (Nov 4, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Is anyone taking Celebrex after RNY? (Apr 13, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• Is anyone Taking Cymbalta and Phentermine together? (Oct 12, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Is anyone taking Lipitor for High Cholesterol post-op? (Nov 4, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Is anyone taking mircette- birth control? (Jun 18, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Is anyone taking ultram er? (May 19, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Is Coral Calcium Okay To Use? (Jul 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it necessary to take a chewable vitamin as well as chewable calcium? (Feb 3, 2006) (View) (18 answers)
• Is it normal for it to hurt when taking capsuls? (May 1, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Is it ok for us to use zicam post op? (Feb 6, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it ok to crush.?? (Sep 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it ok to take GasX FOR GAS PAINS 3 WEEKS OUT? (Nov 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it ok to take gasX? (Feb 7, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
• Is it ok to take liquid vioxx, post op? (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Is it ok to take Paxil CR ? (Dec 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Is it okay to take B-12 as a pill instead of sublingual? (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Is it okay to take precription diet pills after WLS? (Nov 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it okay to use Naproxyn instead of Vioxx? (Mar 30, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Is it possible to be addicted to calcium chews??? (Sep 23, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Is it possible to dump on Tylenol #3? (Nov 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it safe for gastric paitients to take castor oil? (Mar 24, 2012) (View) (1 answer)
• Is it safe to take Sudafed post-op? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it safe to use laxatives after open RNY? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is Novasal safe for WLS patients (Mar 1, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• is the danger for blood clots the same after abdominoplasty as biatric surgery (Jul 14, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Is the pill no longer working for me? (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there a 'safe' anti-inflammatory med that we can take post-op? (Sep 3, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Is there a capsule version of glucosamine? (Oct 7, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Is there a gold standard of birth control following a Roux N Y bypass? (Dec 28, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
• Is there a liquid paxil that I can take after surgery? (Sep 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there a list of meds not allowed for post op (Oct 18, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there any medication out there to reduce inflammation that RNY'ers can take? (Jun 16, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there anyone on Zoloft? (May 17, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Is there anyone out there that can't take oral iron due to constipation? (Feb 6, 2011) (View) (5 answers)
• Is Trazadone absorbed after surgery? (Nov 11, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Is using soy based protein a no-no if taking Synthroid for hypothyroidism? (Jun 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is Vioxx safe now? (Jun 27, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Is vitamin B-12, in sub-lingual form, just as good as the other types? (Jun 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Is vitamin B12 the sama as B-12 sublingual, which bone, joint pill should I take? (Mar 4, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Is Vitron C a good iron to take? (Jun 30, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Is XENICAL safe after RNY? (Oct 9, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Is Zantac making you sick, too? A word of warning. (Jun 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Just had my 3 month post op check up and confused about going off meds. (Mar 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Just switched to new anti depressant cymbalta, will it hurt my pouch? (Mar 18, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Ladies what have been your experience with depo provera shot post op? (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• LADIES!!! What do you take for monthly cramps?? (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Ladies... Sexual Side Effects of Prozac (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Levothroid dosage increase (May 29, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Lexipro, anyone taken this? (Feb 23, 2006) (View) (16 answers)
• list of medications we can't take -6 yrs. post-op (Nov 7, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• long term med use. abosorbstion of medications (Sep 4, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Long term post-ops- Is it hard to keep up with all the supplements? (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Looking for a multivitaman without iron and calcium (May 18, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Lots of medicine to take, but it upsets my stomach.. (Apr 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• LOVENOX (May 19, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
• Malabsorption/Medications - What's the real deal? (Dec 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Medication absorption? (Apr 15, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Medications and stomach pain (Sep 25, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Medications for gout post-op (Jul 22, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Meds after wls (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Menstrual Cramps and Naproxen (Dec 4, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• Metformin post-op (Jul 22, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• migraine sufferers out there? (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Miralax not working so well. Plus it is expensive. What option is left? (Jun 29, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• miralax...? (Mar 2, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• morning after pill? (Jul 4, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Motion Sickness and Dramamine (Dec 3, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• motion sickness meds. (Jul 23, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• My 4 year old woke up this morning vomiting, and I had to run to the store for Pepto (Dec 9, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• My arm feels dead after b12 injection...why. (Dec 26, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• My doctor put me on Prednisone and I'm afraid I'm going to gain weight...Help! (Mar 29, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• My doctor told me that he would like for me to try Wellbutrin SR for a (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• My insurance won't cover Trinsicon. Any suggestions? (Mar 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• My MD will be using a PCA Pump for pain, (Apr 6, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• My new iron perscription has me high as a kite, why? (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• My nurse told me to get the 500 mg vitamin E pills because they are small enough to s (Dec 11, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• My PCP has a question. Will I be able to take my antiinflamatories after surgery ? (Feb 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• My PCP prescribed regular strength Wellbutrin in a sugar free liquid form for me (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• My PCP tells me my B-12 level should not be at more than 500. (May 22, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• My Premarin has been taken away from ME!!! (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• My vitamins made me dump today. I'm 2 weeks post op. What should I do? (Feb 24, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Need a good tasting chewable multi-vitamin that I can tolerate.... (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Need advice on liquid protein (May 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Need Help! with Vitamins ( Multi, Calcium) (Nov 24, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• need list of what to take.. post op meds (May 3, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• New method for birth control without taking pills... (Oct 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• New neds cant stop eating (Mar 2, 2011) (View) (3 answers)
• Nyquil and Post Op (Oct 30, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• OK to get steroid injections in neck? (Nov 5, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• OK to take Delay Release Meds (Sep 7, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• on 20mg.Celexa preop for past 8 mos..will being on it post op affect my weight loss? (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Once you are post op, what are people using for birth control? (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Osteopenia & Osteoporosis medications. (Oct 20, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
• Pain after taking calcium citrate (May 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Pain Meds (Jan 22, 2011) (View) (2 answers)
• Paxil & Phenobarbital (Apr 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Paxil & weight gain. Will the use of Paxil inhibit my weight loss? (Nov 16, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• PAXIL .I TOOK IT FOR 3 YRS (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• PCP doesn't think I am absorbing all of Wellbutrin SR. Gave higher dosage (Aug 20, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Pills, crushing and hiding the horrible taste! (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Please describe your iron IV experience (May 20, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Please help, ladies!! Question about menstruation.... (Nov 24, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Please help. I have really having a hard time w/ my birth control. (Apr 17, 2006) (View) (18 answers)
• Please if someone could give me a heads up on what to take (Jun 22, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Post Op Antibiotics - which ones work...which don't? (Aug 3, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Post Op Meds for knee replacement (Feb 23, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• Post Surgery Medication List (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Post-op : As a chronic asthmatic,I use a nebuliser 4 hourly,prednisolone steroids (Aug 2, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Post-op rny - what arthritis meds are acceptable? (Apr 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• POST-OP VITAMIN REGIMEN? (Nov 21, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• post-op will your meds dosage change (Nov 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Post-ops who are hypothyroid: any change in medication since surgery? (May 19, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
• Post-Ops: I'm currently taking an anti-depressant called (Jul 14, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Pregnant, Post RNY.... Meds? (Oct 9, 2009) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Preop and Liquid Zoloft burns my throat (Jun 14, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• prescription diet pills (May 7, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Prescription med comes in gel cap only. Open? (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Problems with wellbutrin post op? (Mar 13, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Prometrium weight gain (Nov 18, 2009) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Protein Bullet (Jun 2, 2007) (View) (19 answers)
• Prozac Post-Op (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Prozac vs. Lexapro weight gain (Jun 2, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Question about calories (May 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• question about zoloft users (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Question for the ladies... (Sep 17, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• reaction to meds (Nov 22, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Recommendations on vitamins (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Restarting Xenical 4 Months Post Op (Sep 26, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Scheduled for WLS 6/16/09 ,after surgery can I take my blood press and fluxotine? (Jun 12, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Seeking those who have taken Yasmin with good results- PRE or POST Op. (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Seeking women who started NuvaRing POST-OP (Nov 17, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Severe abdominal pain after taking Lortab (Mar 23, 2011) (View) (3 answers)
• severe abdominal pain when my stomach is empty (Apr 1, 2011) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I ask my surgeon for Actigall? (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Should I be taking Vioxx post-op? (May 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Should I change my Prescription meds to liquid form? (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Should I crush Vicodin and Soma up to get the full effect? (Sep 25, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Should I take Potassium w/o my Dr telling me to? (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Since a side effect of most birth control pills is the risk of blood clotting, ... (May 10, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Sleep or pain meds malabsorbed? (Aug 2, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• slow weight loss possibly from a beta blocker (Dec 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• So afraid of weight gain. On Zoloft & the new Nuva Ring anyone experience weight gain (Jan 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• so, what has to apply in order to get approval for a tummy tuck and arm tuck? (Feb 7, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Sore throat, cold symptoms (Aug 27, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• stool softner (Mar 21, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• Stopped COLD TURKEY off my pre-op medications!!! (Jan 26, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• Strattera, Will is cause weight gain? (Aug 4, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• swallowing a pill (Sep 5, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• swallowing capsules (May 15, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Synthroid, and other medications... (Dec 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• taking anti depressants. (Nov 7, 2011) (View) (8 answers)
• Taking prilosec (Sep 26, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Think I need more iron, 9 months post-op and 1 month pregnant... (Dec 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• This Pill Thing Again... (Mar 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Three months postop VBG on prednisone for the last month with no weight loss. (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Time release (Aug 3, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Time released Ulcer Medications? (Feb 27, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Too late to start actigall? (Dec 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Took multiple antidepressants & all have side effect of sex. dysfunction. (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• Tylenol Arthritis . . . can we take this post-op? (Nov 26, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Tylenol Elixor (liquid) post-op problems? (Sep 24, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Tylenol never seems to work for me, any suggestions? (Apr 10, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Tylenol, Cramps and Liver Damage (Feb 20, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Type 2 inscillin dependent diabetic wondering when sugars will go low enough to stop (Sep 25, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• TYPE II DIABETES AFTER WLS (Dec 3, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• Ulcers-anyone use Protonix? (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• URGENT!!! Please help (Jul 2, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Using Your G-Tube for Meds & Protein (Aug 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Vioxx - Not a question (Sep 30, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Vioxx. Is anyone taking this post op? (Dec 2, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• vitamins and choosing the right one (Jan 10, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Vitamins causing extreme gastric distress and constipation (Mar 23, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Vitamins&Meds! ....If we have to chew chew chew our food, then (Jul 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Vitamins:HELP! What ones go together & what ones should I avoid taking together? (May 9, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Wellbutrin Extended Release (Apr 26, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Wellbutrin SR doesn't seem to be helping much. . .what next? (May 17, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• What about diabetes and insulin requirements after WLS? (Jul 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What about med absorbtion 10 years from now? (Jul 20, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• what about prescription medications following surgery? (Feb 28, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• What are the best post op liquid or chewable vitamins ? (Mar 27, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• What are the effects of Prozac related to weight loss? (Dec 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• what birth control is everyone using, having problems with depo (May 21, 2007) (View) (14 answers)
• what can be taken (Sep 2, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
• WHAT CAN I DO IF I NEED TO TAKE MEDICATION WITH FOOD? (Dec 31, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What can I take beside Lortab for headaches? (Apr 17, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• what can i take for a cold? (Jan 4, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• what can I take for a severe sore throat (Apr 16, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• What can I take for Anti Inflamatory (Jan 13, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• What can I take for Menstrual Cramps post op? (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What can I take for those monthly cramps? (Mar 10, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• What can someone who is post-op take for a simple headache? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• What can we take for arthritis is lower back (Jan 17, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• What can you take for a cold 4mths gb and miserable? (Sep 7, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• What can you take otc for menstual cramps/super bad headahcs? (Dec 9, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• What did you do for meds post-op? (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What do I do if I cant take meds , vit, etc (even crushed) because I stay nauseated (May 25, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What do members do if they need antibiotics before dental work? (Jun 22, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• What do you do about estrogen replacement? (Jan 17, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• What do you guys recommend for gas pains after lapband surgery? (Sep 7, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• What do you take when you get low blood sugar symptoms? (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• What do you use to hide the nasty taste of meds? (Dec 2, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• What does malate mean in calcium citrate malate? (Aug 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What does xenical have to do with phen-fen? (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What dosage is good for MSM? (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What drugs should we not take? (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What exactly does EPHEDRINE do to our system ??? Will 4 mg affect us???? (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What happens if you get strep throat? (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What have you heard of 5-HTP? (5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN) (Dec 13, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• What is Metformin taken for? What is Gluchphage? (Aug 5, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• What is papaya enzyme used for? (Oct 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the best birth control for us? (Sep 25, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
• What is the best method of birth control post op? (May 23, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• What is the best time of day to take lexapro? (Oct 5, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• What is the deal on when you can start taking pills after RNY? (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the deal with Extended release medication? (Dec 19, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• What is the easiest way to get crushed meds down? (Apr 28, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the Prevacid for? (Jul 5, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What kind of otc painkillers can we take? (Sep 21, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What kind of things did you have to send someone out to the pharmacy for? (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• What kinds of meds can you take post-op for arthritis/inflamed tendons etc? (Jan 2, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What medicines can I take after surgery? (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What meds can you take after WLS? (Apr 23, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• What meds to avoid? (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What order should I take my medication/vitamins/supplements? (Dec 8, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• What OTC meds can I take for headache? (Oct 19, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• what otc pain meds can I take (Jul 17, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• What OTC pain relievers are okay to take post-op and when? (Oct 31, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• What other med. does any of you take with wellbutrin for OCD? (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What stage of the post op diet do I begin taking calcium? (May 1, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• What type of over the counter sinus meds are safe to take? (Aug 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What types of anti-depressant medication works best after surgery? (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• What types of birth control are you on post-op? (Sep 11, 2004) (View) (13 answers)
• what types of pain medicine is safe to take post-op? (Jun 1, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• what vit can not be taken with one another? (Jan 3, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• What's everyone doing for Birth Control/Normal Periods? (Apr 18, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• When can I get off pain medication? (Dec 24, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• when can I start taking my pills without breaking them up. (Jul 2, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• When can I swallow pills again? (Apr 10, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• When can I take vitamins in pill form? (Feb 7, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• When can we start taking meds in pill form? (Mar 19, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• When did your surgeon or other M.D. ok birth crontrol pills?? (Jul 19, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• When I take my zoloft I get horrible heart burn (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• When will my pouchbe able to handle regular vitamins and calcium. (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• When you are post op, what can you take when you have headaches? (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Where can I buy sublingual B12? (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Where can I find Sub-Lingual B-12 (Jun 1, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Where do Pre-digested liquid proteins come from? (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Where do you buy Scargo? (May 3, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Which anti-depressant works best for long term post ops? (Jun 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Which is the best brand of vitamins and calcium to take after gastric bypass surgery (Jun 29, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Which kind of vitamins and what dose should you be taking post-op? (Aug 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Which vitamin supplement do you take? (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Why are people gaining weight at the 2-5 year mark??? (Jan 3, 2010) (View) (18 answers)
• Why can't I take my anti-depressants, and what can I take? (Apr 10, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• Why can't RNY patients use anti-inflammatories anymore? (Sep 11, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Why di I keep getting the run around about birth control issues? (Dec 27, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• Why do people stop lipitor before surgery? (Apr 21, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Why do post-op's have to take Zantac or other similar medications? (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Why do some have to take an antacid and others do not? (Jul 10, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• WHY DO THE VITAMINS MAKE ME SICK?? HELP!! (Mar 1, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• Why doesn't insurance pay for the B-12 shot? (Jun 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Why has my dosage dropped? (Jun 26, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• WHY IS CAFFIENE SO BAD ? (Mar 19, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Why is my POOP black-green (sorry for being graphic) (Aug 28, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Why not Advil? (Jul 4, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• why not calcium carbonate? (Aug 11, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Will birth control pills be effective after RNY? (Sep 28, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Will I absorb Celexa the same amount after surgery? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I be able to take my Claritin Post-op? (May 18, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Will I be able to take my hormone meds right after surgury? (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I be able to take my medications post op? (Mar 2, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Will I be able to take NSAIDS by suppository? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I be-able to get all vitamins in? (Mar 30, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Will I ever be able to take pills again, or will it always be liquids or chews? (May 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Will I gain weight? (May 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will Metamucil Fiber capsules be a problem post-op? (Sep 26, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Will Prozac capsules go down ok post-op? (May 5, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Will slow release medication be as effective as before? (Feb 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• WLS and 'Appetite Supressants'- Any post ops use them? (Mar 18, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Woke up with my eye swollen and closed shut and a large painless bump (Oct 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Wondering if Ultracet (described as a supercharged Tylenol) is OK to take post op. (Jun 17, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Would appreciate information about time release medication vs. regular release (and (Sep 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Would the ephedra-free Xenadrine be safe to use post-op? (Nov 1, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Xanax and other medications before surgery? (Sep 21, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• Zenical. Is it safe to take zenical after a vbg? This would eliminate 30% fat and make (Jun 23, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Zithromax or other antibiotic post-op? (Mar 15, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Zoloft Problems Post Op, Anyone Else? (Feb 8, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Zoloft Takers-is this happening to you too? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (12 answers)