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Does that mean you only take it once a day? Also, I meant to ask in my first post does this medicine help with excess saliva?

I have been given sucralfate and pantoprazole for severe acid. My question is ...I'm supposed to take the sucralfate 4 times a day....but it states you have to take it on an empty stomach (1 hour prior or 2-3 hours after a meal). I eat 5-6 meals a day to try and get all of my food in, so how does everyone else take it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated:)

Thanks for all the information! Hopefully when I go back to the doctor tomorrow I will hear that after having the drain in for a few days that I'm on the mend! I am just excited for the "good" part of my sleeve journey to start!

Yes. I had the surgery 23 days ago, and went to the Er on Wednesday where I was admitted. After an ultrasound, and CT scan they found an abscess 4x6" they put in a drain and gave me an antibiotic . They released me yesterday and I go back tomorrow to find out the next step. I am hoping someone out there has been through this to help me figure out the road ahead

What happened? How long did it take to drain/heal?

I was sleeved on 2/1/13 in Mexico by Dr Q. I felt pretty good until a few days ago, where I started to become really sore. I chalked it up to Muscle Tears as when I layed down with a heating pad I felt better. Last night I tried Apple Sauce for the first time and I got the slimies! That was scary but it went away pretty quickly. I woke up this morning to get ready to go on a business trip and I started drinking Water. After a few sips, I threw up. My husband is really freaking out and I am cancelling my trip Why after 18 days would water make me throw up? Could it be dehydration? Any advice would be great

I'm 15 days post op, and whenever I try to take a deep breath, I get a sharp pain in the middle of my chest. Has anyone ever felt this?

I was a self pay...I was "Just Fat" enough...but not sick enough! I was not going to wait around to get sicker!

I am 5'5" starting weight 212. My bmi was 35.5.... I was just sick of the endless diets without success . I just had my surgery on Friday and I feel it was the best decision for me. It's your body...no one can tell you how you should feel. If in your heart you feel your ready to get off the roller coaster....do it! Good luck to you..whatever you decide. PS...interestesing side note, the next day the doctor came in and said my stomach was not that big to begin with! He only had to make 4 incisions and gave me a size 32 bougie

I am only 5 days out, but I use a stopwatch app on my phone... 2 min between bites (or sips)... So far it seems to help me from getting too sick

I'm 5 days out and I'm having te same problem! Other than G2 what are some other way to get in some carbs?

What Are to eating? I am4 days out..eating protein jello, protein pudding, water, ensure clear water 9 grams of protein and a pedialite freezer pop for electrolytes . I realalize that for me to do it right, I need a stop watch with me at all times. Two min. Between bites until its gone. Then a 30 min timer to start on liquid. Again, two min in between sips. It's a lot of work, but I feel it is helping me get the rythym of it all. The only problem I'm having is nightmare hart burn! I have been tryi g to find the right "heartburn cocktail" witch hopefully do he trick! While I know I need to increase my water inked, I'm peeing at a regular basis do Im hoping that I am staying away from dehydration !

I have a question... I'm 4 days post op and while I'm on full liquid can I take drinks of water without restriction? I'm following the sample meal plan give to me by my dr. At 8:00am I ate two tablespoons of Greek yogurt (it took me 90 min!) at 10:00. I'm supposed to start on 8oz of a protein shake. When am I supposed to sink the water?

Thanks! All of this sweetness is driving me crazy!

Does anyone have any good savory ideas for Greek yogurt?