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Can anyone give me more information RE: this Opioid Malabsorption issue? I'd like as much facts as I can and be well informed. Hi, I've been a pain management patient since 2002 when I became disabled. In my humble opinion, I feel you may need to change Pain Management Doctors. Some are just better than others, period. My doctor is wonderful and knows me very well. He knows that I will do ANYTHING to avoid overuse of any controlled drug because of the side effects.....as well as the fact that I don't want to kill myself. That said, I found that after I lost all the weight, I could actually cut back on the Norco I was taking. However, I am still on the Fentanyl patch and when I tried to cut back on the mgs I was on, I found my pain level increased to the point where my quality of life was suffering. Perhaps you should try the patch instead of pills if you're having a hard time with absorbing the medication. I wish you luck in finding a compassionate doctor that knows the difference between an abuser, and those that are in pain and trying to keep their quality of life at a level that makes it possible to stay as active as they can.

Hi, I'm post bariatric bypass. I agree that beef, even if it's mashed up can be too hard to digest. I didn't eat beef at all until after the first year. You probably don't need to wait that long, but I never really missed eating the beef. Your tastes change so much after surgery! I had surgery in 2014 and find that I'm just beginning to "want" to eat certain foods again. As stated by the prior person, stick with soft foods that you like and can tolerate. I had to stay on Protein shakes for a long time because I just could barely get anything down. But, I don't think I had a "normal" experience as compared to most people. Hang in there, it WILL get better!

Hi all, I'm new to the site. I had Gastric Bypass in 2014 and am at my goal weight as I am still awaiting the excess skin removal surgery and can't lose any more than I have. I have had a terrible time with my nails and hair after surgery. However, I found that taking Hair, Skin and Nails capsules has helped a lot. In addition, taking all the other vitamins that you're told to take is very important. My vitamin levels are checked regularly and adjusted as needed and I think that's very important and helpful.