4 days out, surgery in TJ, no aftercare instructions, help please

[TexasMiss 314]

So I knew going into this I would be on my own when it came to my aftercare since I was having surgery in Mexico. I have spent hours and hours researching to prepare myself for when I got home. What I can't find an answer for is my regular meds. I take prescription Vitamin D, allergy, and blood pressure meds. I do not anticipate my primary keeping me on BP meds after I see her this afternoon because we have been discussing stopping it altogether. My concern is the allergy and calcitrol (vitamin D for hypoparathyroidism). When can I start retaking them? I had surgery 3/1 so I'm 5 days out.

[Evolving 973]

So I knew going into this I would be on my own when it came to my aftercare since I was having surgery in Mexico. I have spent hours and hours researching to prepare myself for when I got home. What I can't find an answer for is my regular meds. I take prescription Vitamin D' date=' allergy, and blood pressure meds. I do not anticipate my primary keeping me on BP meds after I see her this afternoon because we have been discussing stopping it altogether. My concern is the allergy and calcitrol (vitamin D for hypoparathyroidism). When can I start retaking them? I had surgery 3/1 so I'm 5 days out.[/quote']

Personal opinion -- u can start them again-- is there ANY wls place / Dr you can call OR sone states have a state nurse hotline..... Good luck hope u are feeling ok!!!

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[nsquared 232]

My guess, based on my own experience is that as long as those pills are not large, you can start re-taking them today...but a nurse hotline is a great idea for real medical advise.

[AshleySkinnyer 7]

Did you talk to your primary Pre op?

I made an apt. To talk to her about VSg and she was 100% for it and said when I need somethi.g go to her since im going to Mex to so I say ask your Doc. And s/he shoud be supportive and answer any questions and if they dont know the answer then they'll find it.

Who was your doc?

Im goig to Dr. Alm and I got pre and post op instructions by email so i coyld be prepared

AshleySkinnyer PortlandOR

[abetterme4.2 268]

So I knew going into this I would be on my own when it came to my aftercare since I was having surgery in Mexico. I have spent hours and hours researching to prepare myself for when I got home. What I can't find an answer for is my regular meds. I take prescription Vitamin D' date=' allergy, and blood pressure meds. I do not anticipate my primary keeping me on BP meds after I see her this afternoon because we have been discussing stopping it altogether. My concern is the allergy and calcitrol (vitamin D for hypoparathyroidism). When can I start retaking them? I had surgery 3/1 so I'm 5 days out.[/quote']

Can you contact your coordinator and/or dr? I had surgery in Mexico and clarified all of this prior to leaving and before surgery so I knew which ones and when to stop.

If not, definitely contact your PCP for instructions. I take vit d and started it back up a couple of days post op. the usual rule of thumb is, when they go down and stay down with no problems is when you take them again. u til your dr takes you off of them.

Have a great day.

[TexasMiss 314]

Yes, I met with my primary before I left. I go back to see her this afternoon, and she is going to clean/change my dressings or she might take them off completely. She's on board all the way, and were going to discuss a nutritionist and give me a referral. Both pills are very small, so I'm not too concerned about swallowing them. I had read about extended release meds...those docs for and some against. We need to figure out what I have so we can figure out if I need to change things up. My appt is in 4 hrs so I guess my runny nose won't kill me before then lol... but sneezing sure isn't pleasant!

[abetterme4.2 268]

Yes' date=' I met with my primary before I left. I go back to see her this afternoon, and she is going to clean/change my dressings or she might take them off completely. She's on board all the way, and were going to discuss a nutritionist and give me a referral. Both pills are very small, so I'm not too concerned about swallowing them. I had read about extended release meds...those docs for and some against. We need to figure out what I have so we can figure out if I need to change things up. My appt is in 4 hrs so I guess my runny nose won't kill me before then lol... but sneezing sure isn't pleasant! [/quote']

OMG!! I was so afraid of sneezing. Lol.

Good luck at the dr!