"after a gastric bypass 7 yrs. ago, have required 5 major small bowel resections, tube feedings, tpn.  have had gi bleeds, ulcers, obstructions.  taking the hydrocodone elixir 30 min. before a meal allows me to eat approximately 3-4 ounces of soft foods without doubling over in pain.  it is like an exposed nerve in my gut without it.  also have to use a fentanyl patch for long-term relief.  biggest mistake in my life was the gastric bypass.  i went from 274 to 115 and am now underweight and still losing."