Janetslp

Hey y’all! I’m 3 mo the post-op VSG. I suffer from allergies but never took anything for fear of interaction with my other medicine and also because I have high blood pressure. My surgeons office said to take stuff without nsaids. What are your go to allergy medication ( oTC or prescription) do y’all take post op and with high blood pressure? I dont have the typical itch eyes or sneezing. Just pain in my face and in my sinus above my eyes. Been taking Tylenol but may need to look into allergy meds. TIA

Thank you for all the suggestions!

And do you take it everyday or just as needed?

Thank y’all for the suggestions! Any side affects? Like racing heart or anything?

Thank y'all so much for the information!!! I will definately be speaking with the doc and dietician!

Hello, I am new to this forum and to this process. I have decided on the VSG and am on the 2nd month of the 6 month requirement for insurance. I hVe type 2 Diabetes which was diagnosed about 1.5 years ago. I am currently taking metformin 500mg 2x a day and a saxenda injection once a day. I am not new to any of these medications, however , my blood sugars drops, and it literally comes out of no where and will knock me down til I can raise it back up to feel regulated. Happened today in span of 7 minutes and I was literally shaking and could barely check my sugars. It was low for me. I am terrified of the pre op liquid diet phase because I feel like I hAve to eat something when my sugar is low or drink like half a cup of juice or something and it scares me to think i can only have shakes and liquids during this phase. My surgeon said that my diabetes could be reversed after surgery. But if it doesn't right away, I won't be able to drink juice fast or what ever to raise my sugars once I have the sleeve. This really concerns me. Anyone with diabetes go through this pre and/or post op? And how did you deal? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the great advice! I have my next dietician appointment this weekend. The liquid phase ( clear and full liquids) pre-op is for the week before surgery. Inwas able to drink half a glass of juice right away to raise of the sugar quick. I always thought that after the sleeve, especially right after the procedure, u can only sip, to avoid pain and what not. My surgeon/surgery will be out of town ( 2 hrs away) and I met her on initial consult. I will call office to see how these questions can be answered because I see how a lot of y'all are able to talk to surgeon prior and I feel like I will only see her the day of surgery😬.