Medications..... HELP!

[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

What happens if I keep forgetting to take my meds that I'm supposed to keep taking for "the rest of my life". I remember some days but I honestly forget more than I remember!!

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[CINNAMON 2015 43]

If you have a cell phone, set an alarm everyday to remind yourself.

[Cervidae 2,389]

It may not be today or tomorrow, but at some point in the future you could make yourself extremely sick or possibly even damage your bones/organs if you neglect your Vitamins. I've heard some horror stories harrowing enough to keep me taking them faithfully forever.

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@inkdcosmoqueen

You asked what will happen? Just for starters,,,,

- your hair can fall out

- you will likely develop osteoporosis

- you will become malnourished

This list could go on and on....

Ask yourself why you had this surgery in the first place? Was it to get healthy? If so, you put your goals at risk.

But I think you already know that.

Time to start holding yourself accountable.

[Mysticpink74 50]

If you have a cell phone, set an alarm everyday to remind yourself.

Honestly...if I didn't have my phone...I wouldn't remember either!! I do have to set alarms for my pills, kids' pills, & Appts ....good to know I'm not the only one

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[hdw85 48]

I have been struggling as well with taking my Vitamins, especially at lunch bc I'm not used to having to take medications, especially several times a day!

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[pattyoj 13]

I'm in the same boat! I forget to take them! I'm supposed to do blood work soon but I know I will have low everyting

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[Djmohr 6,965]

There are many apps you can put on your phone or iPad that will remind when it is time to take your medications. You can also buy a pill box with different times of day on it. You fill it once a week and when you see that you missed a dose, you know it. I keep mine right out in the living room so if I take a break or watch tv, I cannot miss it.

[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

@@Djmohr thank you.. I bought one n put it next to my bed

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[Mudgy6 88]

My problem is not that I forget but now my stomach won't keep it down

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[Nymea 87]

My problem is not that I forget but now my stomach won't keep it down

I have the same problem some days, especially with my heart and blood pressure meds. The smaller ones and the ones I can cut up to small bits are okay as long as I take about 2 hours to take them. My stomach just doesn't like having the bulk of tablets inside it yet.

FYI I am 2.5 weeks post op and my surgeon said it was okay to take these meds ... well I can't not take them and remain healthy so I don't really have much choice. I asked my doc if there was liquid forms of some of them to help with the issue, but apparently not. So I start taking the meds at 6 am so that my stomach has dealt with them before Breakfast at 9 am.