bgn 0 Posted February 25, 2010 a 2 part post. first of all i had my first fill yesterday. banded 1/12/2010. weighed in yesterday.......down 36 lbs from my first pre op visit. needless to say, i was very happy. dr. said normal first fill is 4cc's but since i was doing good and getting some restriction, he just put in 2cc's. i feel i need more so when i go back in 3 weeks i'll most likely get the other 2 cc's. part 2......pre op i was taking an Omega 3 capsule.....it's huge. i've been leary of taking it post op cuz it's so big. anyone taking Omega 3. just wanting to keep my heart healthy. i may try one in the morning but i'm concerned when i get my next fill the pill may be too large for the stoma. keep up the good work guys and gals. we're all in for the long haul, it took us years to put on the weight and it will take a while to loose it. enjoy the journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetsyB 9 Posted February 25, 2010 Congrats on your awesome loss so far! Coromega makes a WONDERFUL product that is orange-flavored and creamy--it's like a little Creamsicle in a packet that's just like a ketchup packet. You can find it online, but I've also seen it at the grocery store (with supplements) and CVS & Walgreens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinchilla mom 0 Posted February 26, 2010 I got some chewable Gummy Omega 3's at Target. They are made by Vita fusion.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjbf 0 Posted February 27, 2010 I take it in the liquid form. GNC makes a great one--my dr. rec. it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illuminationlady 7 Posted February 27, 2010 I can't find it anywhere and am afraid to take it now. I've had 3 fills. The doc says it's okay but I'm scared. I've PB'd a lot this week but am learning how to eat a new way. It's been work and food has not been my friend.:cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarahd333 1 Posted February 27, 2010 i had my first fill today. i asked my dr about pills. he said crush every pill. i said even the small ones? he said crush every pill. of course liquid gels are a different story but alot of what I take doesnt come in that form. gonna get liquids. ordered liquid tylenol online (I have frequent migraines) because none of the stores near me sold it :cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pam92 0 Posted February 27, 2010 i had my first fill today. i asked my dr about pills. he said crush every pill. i said even the small ones? he said crush every pill. of course liquid gels are a different story but alot of what I take doesnt come in that form. gonna get liquids. ordered liquid tylenol online (I have frequent migraines) because none of the stores near me sold it :thumbup: Ya know getting meds in liquid form is expensive also. :wink: I take several medications and to get disolveable (sp?) pills is very expensive and I take an antibotic every day and the liquid form is quite expensive. There are some "hidden" cost that you don't think of to begin with. :crying: By the way, if you CVS pharmacy, I buy my liquid tylenol there. Good luck with your fills coming up. Stay well.:cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pam92 0 Posted February 27, 2010 If you have a CVS Pharmacy near you that is where I buy my liquid tylenol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetsyB 9 Posted February 27, 2010 If your pharmacy does not carry liquid Tylenol, tell the pharmacist you need it. They will happily order it. Ordering online is a great route to take when there are no alternatives (or when you can get a good deal), but I've never encountered a pharmacy that would not stock something if requested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetsyB 9 Posted February 27, 2010 I can't find it anywhere and am afraid to take it now. I've had 3 fills. The doc says it's okay but I'm scared. I've PB'd a lot this week but am learning how to eat a new way. It's been work and food has not been my friend.:crying: You can't find omegas in an easy-to-use form? I'll grab some Coromega and send it to you! PM me :cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mominkansas 2 Posted February 27, 2010 Do you have a whole foods? They have a bunch of liquid options there. Also GNC has some Starburst type Omega 3 chews:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetsyB 9 Posted February 27, 2010 Chews are good---gummies kind of concern me. They can't be chewed all that well, and can conform to the shape of a stoma---I would be nervous that I'd have a stuck episode with them, at least once restriction is achieved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinchilla mom 0 Posted March 1, 2010 Chews are good---gummies kind of concern me. They can't be chewed all that well, and can conform to the shape of a stoma---I would be nervous that I'd have a stuck episode with them, at least once restriction is achieved. I chew them until they are liquid and then swallow. Takes a couple of minutes, but worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmarko 0 Posted March 3, 2010 Or this is gross but I HAVE done this - bite down on the pill and eat the oil. Anyway I take a liquid Omega three vit D combo from Longevity nutritionals (a former Atkins associate). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites