Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Stabbing In My Chest When I Drink. Advice Needed Asap!



Recommended Posts

TrueBlood, I was scared to take my Vitamins because I have to chew them up. What if I don't chew them up good enough? But I'll take one now. Let's see how this turns out.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just chew them up as good as you can. My surgeon says it is okay to chew Vitamins even from day one as long as you chew them really good. Not having Vitamins may also be contributing why you feel weak.

FYI, I also have to chew my vitamins and I haven't noticed a problem with it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I took one this afternoon and chewed it up really good. No problems at all!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

How is everyone managing to get in their fluids? I thought about making a scheudule, but my alarm would be going off every 2 to 3 minutes!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just keep liquids near me and just sip all day. I'm not at the point where I distinguish a breakfast/lunch/dinner yet. I always have like, 3 cups around me. I think it annoys my family. ;P Having an alarm would drive you insane if it was going off that much. You'd be dreaming of beeping.

How is everyone managing to get in their fluids? I thought about making a scheudule' date=' but my alarm would be going off every 2 to 3 minutes![/quote']

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just keep liquids near me and just sip all day. I'm not at the point where I distinguish a breakfast/lunch/dinner yet. I always have like, 3 cups around me. I think it annoys my family. ;P Having an alarm would drive you insane if it was going off that much. You'd be dreaming of beeping.

LOL yea you're right and I would not get any sleep!! I'll keep focusing on sipping and worry about quantity later.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This too shall pass my friend. Im 2 weeks out. I know its painfull and frustrating. Please try sugar free popcicles and slowly. This helped me when I couldnt drink. Tiny tiny sips and walk or move alot! Everything is very swollen and lots of gas. Dont panic. This is normal. Hang in there.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This too shall pass my friend. Im 2 weeks out. I know its painfull and frustrating. Please try sugar free popcicles and slowly. This helped me when I couldnt drink. Tiny tiny sips and walk or move alot! Everything is very swollen and lots of gas. Dont panic. This is normal. Hang in there.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

TrueBlood, I was scared to take my Vitamins because I have to chew them up. What if I don't chew them up good enough? But I'll take one now. Let's see how this turns out.

Why not get liquid multi-vitamins. I got mine from GNC.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Because I bought a big old bottle of chewables and I don't like wasting money. They actually dissolve pretty well so I'm ok with them. Just a little scared at first.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×