just banded

[marmar 0]

everything went well the doc said and I feel a lil sore. I have so many meds to take and that is scaring me a bit. Im scared one will get stuck. I havent went #2 yet is this normal? I took stool softner yesturday and today. So about all the meds. They prescribed none that are liqued and the biggest one is the size of a m&m is that too big? It just seems big to me. They said that they all are fine. I dont get it

[LollyMoe 1]

Size of a M&M is what my doctor said too. Just take your pills one at the time and don't gulp your Water. You'll be fine.

I didn't have a #2 for almost two weeks, even tho I was taking a stool softner. You might have to use some Benefiber in order to get in enough Fiber in the beginning.

Right now, you are mostly on liquids aren't you? Well, you know the saying "liquids in, liquids out" and that's what you will be passing mostly. If you have pains in your chest, shoulder and upper back, that's gas. Use some Gas-X and walk as much as possible. It will help.

Good luck on your journey.

[mcole 0]

I went 1 wk without a bowel movement. I felt so much better after that. They have told me to crush all my pills but that is only for one month then I can resume.

[nailpro00 71]

congrats on being banded. I was just banded also on Sept 4th. I had a bowl movement 1 week after. Mostly liquid. And as for the pills I was told that as long as they are no bigger then the size of an M&M that there is no problem. I had 4 to take and took one every 3 to 4 min with 1 tablespoon of Water with each. I had no problems with doing it that way.

Good Luck

Diana

[tnewton8351 0]

Same here. I just space them out and they go down with no problem.

Good luck to you!!

T

[thinin10 0]

Took me about a week to have one as well but I swear... felt better than sex! Last "real" one I've had though...the

liquid in - liquid out" statement is oh so true!