swimbikerun

Hmmm let me ask this - can you call up various ones and ask for samples or your surgeon for samples? I know one of the groups around here had a month where they let people sample stuff and they could choose what they like and what worked for them.

If you want, ask away or feel free to PM.

I think the question here is have you started a food diary, tracking fruit, non lean meats, caloric drinks, and exercise?

That you realized what you were doing is great - and for reading and researching. Very smart! There are quite a few who think that more of a Vitamin is better for you.

Overdosing can have its own issues. Look up hypervitaminosis. This is one of the reasons why I had such a problem with my surgeon who would only do the standard routine and not test for things outside of that.

Flinstones don't have any Vitamin K. http://labeling.bayercare.com/omr/online/flintstones-complete.pdf One pill is deficient of 100% of the following: Vitamin A, Niacin, Biotin, Calcium, Zinc. Also note that the calcium in here is calcium CARBONATE not CITRATE. One other big note: ferrous Fumarate is NON heme Iron, which is like a plant based type of iron that doesn't absorb as well as heme or animal based iron. Actually, heme is fish, meat, & poultry which contains both. Btw, I used to use Flintstones. I went zinc deficient. I have calcium/Vitamin D issues. Granulated Calcium Carbonate (Calcium Carbonate, Dextrose Monohydrate, Sugar, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin), Sorbitol, Sodium Ascorbate, Ferrous Fumarate,

How about we encourage you to do what you know is going to be helpful? Measure your portions Eat lean Proteins that aren't fried, cooked in a lot of butter and fat Eat veggies Drink lots of Water and 0 calorie drinks Exercise daily for 30 minutes I'd rather do that, as I think we've all been kicked in the pants at one time or another.

You can get eggs or the like at a 7-11.

I am so sorry. I have gotten used to reading about any drug I get. Its gotten me in trouble (lol with some doctors) as I've found issues like you have, and asked about them. Its not that they are always bad, but you have to know that not everyone knows everything. You do want them to investigate before they give you something, but I never rely on them to do that. My surgeon taught me that important lesson.

Lisa2job I'm sorry for the loss of your sister.

Marfar7 we share an appreciation for finer things. No Keurig here either, I grind a bit in the am for my little taste. Btw, when I do have to go to Starbucks with others, I get a decaf. That way they make it fresh every time. Not that that equals what I have, but I use Whole Foods coffees. Well Fresh Market too.

I'm up for it, the only thing is I'm on the Southside. I've had surgery for 2.5 years, if I can help, let me know. Also if you like a doc and why, and if you don't, let me know. I pass around that also.

OMB ... no one knew about tardive dyskinesia? Are we talking a GI who didn't know? That may not surprise me because I had a GI recommend Boost and Ensure to me and couldn't figure out to do a gastric emptying study.

I am more concerned about health. I have edema, so weighing me is not the greatest right now. They can't go 'oh your BMI is good and I'm showing the signs of malnutrition pretty well' and think that if your weight is ok, you're not ill. I was cachexic at normal weight and all bloodwork fine - except the prealbumin level. It was showing at 6 months 1 day I went thru 4 pounds in 5 days and that's not normal. That was the clue. Then my prealbumin was dropping down down to 15 ... they really need to consider that the definitions of things has changed. Had they been reading the medical research from several years ago to know, malnutrition is not just 'oh they're 16.5 BMI its a problem'. The same thing for low values or high values or learn how to interpret bloodwork in light of the patients symptoms and their history.

I have a massage lady who is fabulous! I'm glad you are having the same great time with your chiro. Yes, if the healthcare profession would be a little more honest about these things, I would be quite happy. I'm concerned because they blew off my comments about the gastroparesis and said it would be fine, and with still mildly delayed emptying, with other things, yes it is a problem. The lack of after care is horrendous, especially if you aren't just out of surgery. They dont' want anything to do with you.

Caffeine or dehydration. Depending on whether or not you get the sleeve or RNY, you may have an issue with calcium absorption because caffeine inhibits that. It can increase gastric acid with potential reflux & diarrhea.

No, you have a good point. We've got the issues of trying to be safe on the part of patients, compared to the $$$ interests of some. Its a very tough balancing act.

I've got a bunch more resources I'll put up soon. I did a lot of looking into it when I saw people, like my former surgeon, recommend Flintstones and then get Vitamin K so low it doesn't register on the blood work exam. Meaning you look at Flintstones and it doesn't have it ... so why is a bariatric surgeon recommending something like that?

Congratulations!

You know I'm wondering about the efficacy of biotin. I've heard so many that say it didn't help compared to who it did.

I had to relearn to swim all over again. I do mean ALL over again with a coach. Running was confusing too. I didn't know when to start or stop. I was ok walking because I was all over the place so much so that my knees hurt after surgery.

Hi, Do you have a surgeon to talk to? Do you have a gastroenterologist that can help? You need to make sure your food is soft. What do you have to get soft food? Don't eat a lot of vegetables right now unless they are soft.

You have mixed feelings at this point. I'm just happy that things are working out for you! At least this is better right? Even a small amount of regain is ok. Let us know if it grows to be worse. We will help and encourage you all we can.

Thank you Momof3! That's great to hear. I'm glad that works for you. I've found trigger foods that it happens with, and when I eat too much. I'm a salad freak and love to eat that and fruit/veggies. I do try to shove them in because I really need the Vitamins & minerals. I eat meat on them but also do sprinkle Protein powder on them. I find it gets rid of the pill issue I have with the gastroparesis.

Thanks. All that matters is that I want people to be aware of the pros and cons of different surgeries and to investigate. This is a lifetime commitment. Know what you are getting into. I didn't have reflux before the sleeve, boy do I now at times. You're right - it is all about tradeoffs. I think those who have it before may be well served to understand what happens if they want the sleeve, complications and may have to go to bypass after all. I could not imagine that ... kudos to you for getting thru it.