Re: Digest Number 1786

[Guest guest]

Hey guys going to the clinic. Just wanted to add that when you get to the

office and give them your insurance card, you will have to pay your co-pay.

Mine was only $5.00 but it helps if you know ahead of time to be ready. Good

luck to all of you. Please drive safely or fly or whatever form of

transportation you all are taking. I am coming in from the rear here pretty

soon. I am still working on getting my weight down. I am hoping to get in by

the middle of September. My husband will be on vacation and able to travel

to Durham with me.

With Love,

Lara M. Akin (BMI 63)

Trying to get my weight down

to do the dance with Dr. Rutledge.

[Guest guest]

Hey guys going to the clinic. Just wanted to add that when you get to the

office and give them your insurance card, you will have to pay your co-pay.

Mine was only $5.00 but it helps if you know ahead of time to be ready. Good

luck to all of you. Please drive safely or fly or whatever form of

transportation you all are taking. I am coming in from the rear here pretty

soon. I am still working on getting my weight down. I am hoping to get in by

the middle of September. My husband will be on vacation and able to travel

to Durham with me.

With Love,

Lara M. Akin (BMI 63)

Trying to get my weight down

to do the dance with Dr. Rutledge.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/29/2002 7:18:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Graduate-OSSG writes:

<< Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 15:21:22 -0600

Subject: Tramadol

> Doesa anyome know if we as RNY patients are allowed to take the drug call

> Tramadol as a pain reliever? Thanks in advance...ALvie 4/01

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/4046.2202

based on a search on WebMd.com it doesn't appear to be a NSAID, check with

your pharmacist though to make sure. It does seem to interact with a lot of

other drugs though so ask about that too if your taking any other drugs.

This says take with a full glass of water and I've had that " instruction " as

well... BUT, I'm afraid if I take the pill then wash down 8 oz of water the

pill will wash " through " without sticking around to dissolve first (by-pass)

so I drink about 7 oz of water first and then drink the last ounce as I

swallow the pill -- AGAIN, ask your pharmacist first -- s/he can guide you

best on this and all parts of prescription drugs.

>>

Hi,

I take this medication and so far have had no problems with it just be

careful what other meds you take as it is not compatible with a lot of them.

<<

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I totally relate to what you are going through. Last week for some weird

reason, I started having some kind of attack which made me really sick. I

had taken my iron pill and a couple of stool softeners shortly before and

when I got ill they came up partially dissolved. Not sure which pill did it

but it kinda burned my mouth - it was horrible and for the next 4 or 5 days I

could not keep anything down. Now I am doing a little better but still

having a very hard time eating because my tongue is very sore. They say it

is because of my anemia. Well, I go see the blood doctor on Monday and he

better do something cause I am so really sick of this. I am dizzy all the

time, feel weak, have severe headaches, the tongue problem etc. Also there

is no way I can take this fesol iron pills, they are very harsh and caused

such bad constipation I thought I was going to die. I had to go to the ER

for help...way embarrassing.

I wish you the best and make your doctors figure something out..

Becky

BTW, I know what you mean about the weight..this morning I was 107..do not

want to loose anymore, I am hoping to stay between 110 and 115 since I am

kinda short (5'2 " ) that feels like a good weight

[Guest guest]

Good luck Hope--I am a few weeks behind you and trying not to get too stressed

either right now. We will be thinking about you---CIndy pre -op 2/16

[Guest guest]

Good luck Hope--I am a few weeks behind you and trying not to get too stressed

either right now. We will be thinking about you---CIndy pre -op 2/16