Questions, questions questions

Hi all. I saw Dr A for my almost 5 month follow-up visit today. I even ran into my hospital buddy Terri C there. Hi Terri. The doc was sick and I forgot to ask a couple of questions. Can anyone help me out? Do I still need to chew my pills? My B/P pill tastes awful and would gag a goat. I have been so afraid to not chew or cru**** I also forgot to ask about my lack of hair. I saw an earlier post where Kathy takes Biotin? What is it and does it help hair loss? And, how about flax seed? Does anyone take that? Just for the record--I am down 71lbs!! I feel great and can't imagine what it will feel like when I lose more. I am only 19lbs from Dr A's goal. (But not mine)

Hi Linnie, I don't have any help with your question but I think I was at Dr. A's at the same time as you. Was your appointment at around 10:30? I was there about that time and there were two people that were buddies there at that time. Congrats on your weight loss! Eileen

Hi Eileen. We were there then. Terri and I met at out preop meeting and have stayed in touch. We didn't know we each had an app't today. It would have been nice to meet you in person. Linnie

I bought a pill crusher... as Zoloft tastes pretty darn bad and I mix it with something in a medicine cup. I have learned that Crystal light Iced Tea masks the taste the best. Just a suggestion. Beckie

Oh my Gosh Eileen!!! That was you????!!!! You sure have changed a lot from your picture! I didn't recognize you. I remember the nurse coming in and calling for Eileen but I just didn't put it all together until I just read your post. You look awesome!! How was your Dr A visit? terri

Linnie, I didn't know Dr A. wasn't feeling well yesterday. I really need to write down things and bring it with me to ask him next time. I get brain freeze everytime I go to a doctor and there were so many questions I also had after I left. I totally forgot to ask what my bloodwork results were. My 1st visit with Dr A. was so long ago, I don't even remember what his goal was for me. I wish I could have a do-over. I also wonder about swallowing pills now. I know you are worried about your hair, but I have to say, I didn't even notice the loss and your new shorter doo looks pretty darn good! I was telling my co-worker about you...how we have been on this parallel path. I refer to you as my surgery twin. I am also down 71 pounds. that is so funny. terri

Hi, Linnie! I'm just 7 1/2 wks. out, so I'm still crushing my blood pressure meds. I mix them with Carb Countdown chocolate milk. It's thicker than plain milk, so between the texture and the flavor, I hardly taste the meds., but I do have to use a spoon to make sure that I get all of the little bits that would stay at the bottom of the cup otherwise. And this way I get an extra 6 grams of protein for the 4 oz. I'm drinking then. I thought that Dr. A. originally said that we only have to crush pills for the 1st 3 months, so if I were you, I'd call his office and ask Lois. Debby