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Has anyone had gastric bypass surgery while on coumadin. What are the issues or problems? I am looking into the surgery and I am on coumadin because of my mechanical aortic valve. Not only does the bleeding or clotting risk concern me, but also the adjustment of coumadin dosing after the...

wishing you all the best and congrats on 28 years!

I was told to wear a bra 24/7 after surgery and I did. You just need one that is comfortable. The nurses said it didn't matter what kind as long as it worked. The hospital provided a special bra for OHS patients too. To cut down on the rubbing of the bra/band on your incision, wrap gauze...

Best of luck in your recovery. I will keep you in prayer. It takes time to recover -- rest and take it easy. It all comes with time.

Yes, I had a unit of blood about a week after surgery due to low hemoglobin. I have been on an iron supplement.

Thanks! I appreciate the responses!

Has anyone heard about the anti inflammatory benefits of tart cherry juice? I want to try it, but I am not sure if there is an interaction or affect on coumadin dose. If anyone knows, please comment. Thanks, Barb (CRM-mom)

Thanks everyone. It helps to know you are not the only one experiencing something. :)

I had the same thing from right after surgery to about 4 months afterwards. I would periodically get flashing lights that lasted about 15 mins. and went away gradually. My primary care doctor and my opthalmologist told me these were probably occular migraines like others have said in the...

Hi, I am just over 9 mos. post surgery and have been doing great. I am cold alot and sometimes I get chills that go through my whole body for hours. Does this sound like a side effect from meds? I am on metoprolo 50 mg. twice a day and the cardio just reduced it to half. I am also tired alot...

Hang in there! You have come to the right place for support. You are not a whiner and I agree with the others who have posted already. My doctor told me it can take a year to recover from the OHS, and you have had much more to deal with. It all takes time to recover. Hugs and prayers to you!

I had the aches in the shoulders (more like pain) for about a month or so. Massage works wonders and so do warm blankets (got those from the nurse in the hospital). Best of luck!

Glad to hear you made it over the mountain and got home! Awesome! I had more shoulder pain than anything....goes with the territory but it gets better with time and goes away. Not to worry. I wish you a great recovery! P.S. I like your Bible verse in your signature line -- Awesome!

Which Mr. Spice marinades / sauces have you tried? Do you recommend any one in particular? Thanks for the link to Mr. Spice! Thanks for the Mrs. Dash marinades product info too! I have been looking high and low for low sodium or sodium free products in the grocery store.

Thank you all for the posts regarding the flashers. I will check in with the opthalmologist. I see him every 6 months for monitoring of occular pressure related to glaucoma. He does the dialated exam and checks my retina each time as well. From what many of you say it may be occular...