Lisa68

My doctor told me I need 1000 mg calcium with D3. B-12 as a monthly shot or under the tongue 1X monthly, a good multi vitamin with zinc in it. She said I need to have zinc will help prevent hair loss, however, don't take more if it is already in the multi-vitamin and iron if you still get periods. She stressed that the B-12 and Calcium are extremely important. It is not enough to get B-12 vitamins by mouth because your new stomach can't absorb it.

I am four weeks post surgery and I have already gained 2lbs however overall I have lost 26lbs. My doctor was upset with me and felt that I was cheating. I have been having trouble swallowing, lack of appetite and some other unrelated problems and was actually in the hospital for those other problems. Everyone has been very concerned about how little I eat. somedays 2 protein drinks was all I consumed. My average calories for at least 3 1/2 weeks were well under 500 and often 300-400. In the last 4 days I have turned that around and I am eating 3 meals and sometimes I snack. My calories have jumped to around 800 average. I was wondering how many calories is normal for this stage and how many calories is normal once you fully recover. My doctor wouldn't answer that question but I kind of want to know so that I can gage if I am overeating. I don't feel that I have cheated in the least. I don't know why I gained. I was upset that my doctor felt I cheated and didn't believe me when I told her how little I have been eating for most of the time since surgery.