Advice Needed Please - re: Medication for after a Band/Bypass Op

[lovebug]

Can the people tell me who have already had a Bypass or Band (or if u haven't are 100% sure ) advise me about the following so i can stock up my Mini Chemist at home before Monday:

1) What is the best product for Wind Relief that they have used and works well ?

2) What is the best product for pain they have used and works well?

3) For all the above do i need them in Liquid or Chewable form ?

4) I take a mini pill daily is that ok still to gulp down with a small glass of water?

Cheers ! Just in case eh ! Not sure what is best ... I'm sure the hospital will give me pain relief but i'd like to know for future reference if need be .

Thanks so much !
Livvy xxx

 

[Gen]

Hiya Livvy

Forum is a bit quiet tonight but I would say there will be someone around either soon tonight or defo tomorrow who will be able to give ya some info... I know there are a few people both pre and post op on here so hold tight and bump up this thread tomorrow if nobody has replied

Good luck with the op

Gen xxx

 

[lovebug]

Thankyoooooou !! xx

 

[alliecat]

Hi Livvy,

Not sure if this will help, but my nurse specialist told me to go out and stock up on:
1)Syrup of figs (nice, gentle laxative!!)

2)Soluble paracetamol (I got the ones with codeine in, and also some Calpol as I am not good with soluble stuff!)

3)Berocca vitamins (they are in my local sainsbury and tesco) - they are soluble too(groan!)

4) I showed her the tablets I am on (Prozac) which are not huge, but she still said to get my prescription amended to liquid form, so I have done!!

Not sure about the wind relief though or the mini pill, I am sure someone else will be able to give you the benefit of their wisdom soon enough!!

 

[shelbell]

For natural wind relief get yourself some peppermint cordial, or some peppermint tea

 

[clairelou]

Hi LIvvy...i had mega problems with trapped wind for the first couple of days & found that gripe water that you get for babies was great at sorting out out

It gentle enough for 3 month olds, so its gotta be gentle on a baby tum lol

As for swigging the water i don`t know if its different with the band, i can`t swig anything..its mini sips all the way or it feels like i swallowed a boulder & feel it all the way down