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Horrible head cold...what to take???? - I have a horrible head cold.  I can't breathe and my nose will not stop running.  Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on some good medicine to take??????? 

anti- inflammatory advice - I am getting a tattoo on Sunday and I know it helps to take an anti inflammatory before.  But is that ok for me to take? Any suggestions? 

Calcium supplements - Can anyone suggest a good calcium supplement?  Easy to take and not taste too horrible.  I am ok with pills as well. 

Tylenol ok to take for pain???/ - So everyone I was wondering if Tylenol is ok to take for pain?

Stiff and Hurting back - I woke up this morning and my back is KILLING me, but i don't know what I can take for it.  I am only 5 weeks post op and afraid to take something.  But I am at work and making all...

i want cheese fries soooooo bad - I am in ocean city,Maryland for the weekend and the place next to us sells cheese fries.......I am dying. What would happen if o ate just a few????

how long for miralax to work? - I am sorry for the dumb question, but I have never had to take any of this kind of stuff before. I took Miralax around 6pm yesterday and still nothing.  Is this one of those th...

haven't gone #2 in DAYS...... - Probably a week.  I finally got some Phillips Milk of Magnesia last night and took 2 tablespoons and still nothing this morning.  Before surgery I was never "regular" so it didn't ...

Transitioning to real food - So I get to try some real food this week.  Anyone have any suggestions as to what to try?  What did you first try when you could try "real" food?  

24 days post op and can eat 3oz - So I had surgery on June 22nd.  When I got switched to pureed/mushies I could stomach about 3 oz of tuna/chicken salad in one sitting.  Is this normal, or is this too much, sho...

how do you take Ursosiol???? - I think my dr told me to mash the pill up and put it in applesauce.  Is that the way that everyone takes this?  Does it make anyone sick?  For some reason I am really nervous about...

WOOHOO, I can move on to full liquids/pureed today - I am sooooo excited.  I have wanted something for the past week and now I can have it, atleast something. ANY SUGGESTIONS on what I should try???  I was thinking about doing s...

1 week post op and protein shakes not working - I have been focusing mostly on my water since I have been home and it hasn't really been easy, but I felt that I had to take a shot on a protein shake today, and it just IS NOT goi...

how to add the tracker thingy to my posts - I don't know how to add the weight tracker thingy to my posts.  Today is one week since my surgery and I am down 17 lbs.  I like to see this on my tracker, it reminds me that  I a...

how long after surgery for colds??? - About how long after surgery could your stomach/pouch/nana handle cold drinks?  I was one of those people who would drink everything almost frozen but now these luke warm warters a...

anyone else get a surprise with surgery......like - Well, while my Dr was in there doing his thing, he noticed that I had a hernia.  (yay lucky me) but he did take care of it when he in there.  (bogo).  But I am thinking/hoping ...

liquid diet after surgerty and taking pills - I take cymbalta, and for some reason I am scared to take them.  I know the nurses said it was find to go back to taking them but I am afraid to put anything in my stomach.  Did...

Up and on my way.... - Well, It's 4:40am and I am awake and ready to leave for the hospital.  I have never been so nervous in my life, or as thirsty.  (not for a beer though)                            ...

Did anyone bring pajamas to the hospital??? - I have my surgery on Wednesday so I am trying to get my bag together today.  DId anyone bring pajamas to the hospital or do you just wear the hospital gowns with a robe for walking...

Pre-op work done.... - Now all I have to do is show up the day of surgery.  It is really starting to hit me now, I can't believe this is really happening    I am so excited and nervous.

day 4 of liquid diet question - Today is day 4, not feeling as bad as yesterday but my mouth is feeling funky...icky.   The roof of my mouth is slick, it feels strange.  Is this "normal" or am I doing something w...

Day 2 of 2 week liquid diet - So I am only on day 2 of this two week liquid diet and I am missing food so much already.  I never noticed all of the food comercials on tv or how many food places I pass on my way...

How much protein on pre-op diet? - I just started my day 1 of the liquid pre-op diet, but I am not sure if there is a number I should shoot for with protein.  I got "GNC pro performance  Amplified Wheybolic Extreme ...

excess skin removal - I am starting at approx 260 lbs, I should be about 140 lbs.  Did anyone else lose around this much and not have to get skin removed?  My surgery is on June 22nd and it just hit...

10 weeks out, how did you feel???/ - I am just wondering.  10 weeks after my surgery my husband and I had our vacation planned.  Is this is a bad thing??  How did you all feel 10 weeks out of surgery?  I am sorry,...