Ugh TOM after surgery!!

nikki_alzona
on 5/10/12 4:49 am - Canada

This may be TMI but I just had my first TOM and I am in so much pain. Back ache cramping oh and craving chocolate (most likely just head) but it his taken me for a whirl wind. I don't feel like functioning or eating. Normally I would take midol when it got this bad but now what can I take?? Any suggestion.....

Referral: October 2010         Info Session: August 16th, 2011      Nurse Appt: October 13th, 2011
Social Worker: November 25th, 2011        Nutrition Class: November 29th 2011    Dietitian: January 13 2011
Psychiatrist:November 25th, 2011     Surgeon: March 02, 2012            Optifast: March 20th, 2012
Surgery Date: April 11th 2012

KristieA
on 5/10/12 5:12 am - Orillia, Canada

RNY on 03/21/11

Oh I feel for you. I have had THE worst PMS since surgery. I thought it was bad before, but now is just horrible. I take a generic version of Midol that has acetaminophen (Tylenol) rather than ibuprofen. It is Rexall (Pharmaplus) Multi-symptom PMS Relief. I find it does the trick and hasn't bothered my pouch.

Hope you feel better soon,

Kristie.

P.S. I satisfy the chocolate cravings with a small bite of protein bar. Since you are only a month post-op you may not be ready for that yet. Of course the best option is to overcome the head part, but for me a small bite puts the craving on the back burner.

"Don't trade what you want the most,
for what you want at the moment."

Hanneli xoxo
on 5/10/12 5:36 am - Sudbury, Canada

RNY on 10/30/12

I suggest Cherry CHocolate yogurt!

nikki_alzona
on 5/10/12 5:40 am - Canada

Where is this cherry chocolate yogurt yum

Referral: October 2010         Info Session: August 16th, 2011      Nurse Appt: October 13th, 2011
Social Worker: November 25th, 2011        Nutrition Class: November 29th 2011    Dietitian: January 13 2011
Psychiatrist:November 25th, 2011     Surgeon: March 02, 2012            Optifast: March 20th, 2012
Surgery Date: April 11th 2012

Hanneli xoxo
on 5/10/12 6:45 am, edited 5/10/12 6:46 am - Sudbury, Canada

RNY on 10/30/12

Source Yogurt! http://www.yoplait.ca/source/en/Dessert.aspx

My bad, its RASPERRY chocolate.. mmmm even caramel etc.. and good protein source (4grams/100g cup!)

(deactivated member)
on 5/10/12 5:15 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada

Midol makes a whole slew of products and many are safe for people with RNY. Just check the ingredient list to make sure there are no Nsaids in the one you purchase. If unsure, just tell the pharmacist you can't have them and they will give you the right one.

Joyce J.
on 5/10/12 5:17 am - Scarborough, Canada

RNY on 08/03/05

Hi there

It took me awhile to figure out what TOM was LOL

You can take tylenol. A ho****er bottle might work as well

As for the cravings, have a no sugar added chocolate pudding