VegasGuitarGuy

After a bit of a tough time, I got a shipment of 4 x 18 packs of Premier chocolate Protein as well as 2 large bottles of liquid vitamins. OMG the box was heavy! I am a bit surprised by the Vitamins, my Dr. would not sign off on anything but the protein. Plus, the dosage is 1 1/2 TB four times a day. There's no way I want to take these 4 times a day. I emailed Insure Nutrition to please cancel the liquid vitamins. I have UHS insurance and CVS Caremark for prescriptions. My biggest issue was getting my Dr to sign the script. I am so glad I came across this thread.

My Dr has signed the prescription for just the Premier Protein. He didn't like the scar cream for some reason. Now we see what my insurance has to say.

I also have a digital scale. I have found that besides a low battery, it really matters where-how you stand on the scales and whether you put your weight on your heels or toes. I try hard to stand the exact same way every time I get on the scales. I am also a firm believer that it is not good to weigh every single day, the fluctuation of Water weight alone will drive you mad. I had my surgery on a Monday and now weigh every Monday morning and document it in a notebook. As long as you weigh on the same scale on a regular basis you will get a pretty accurate idea of how you are doing.

I'm so glad I ran across this thread. I applied today. I have UHS and CVS Caremark. Fingers crossed.

I'm so glad I ran across this thread. I applied today. I have UHS and CVS Caremark. Fingers crossed.

I was sleeved this past Monday-Feb 24 ( day 3). My Dr. put me back on my normal meds immediately, the nurse brought me 4 pills the morning of day 2 in the hospital. . I have had no trouble with any of my pills. Take them one at a time with sips of Water. He did say that if the pills were big simply cut them in half. I have had a surprisingly easy time so far.

It is wild to me how every surgeon is so very different, from their pre-op diet to after surgery protocol. I guess I would follow what you surgeon says to do. I'm only 3 days out and having very little trouble with anything.

Mine too! Good Luck

I have my sleeve surgery scheduled for Feb 24. I have noticed on this site that every Surgeon has a different set of rules, guidelines etc. I have noticed that a lot of Surgeons have their patients on a 2 week liquid pre op diet. My final 4 hour consultation is Wed, Feb 18 where I meet with NUT and get all do's and don'ts etc. This Surgeon does not require a 2 week liquid pre op diet. I am thinking that I may want to be proactive and do the 2 week "cleansing" diet on my own just to be safe. I am starting to wean myself off of coffee ( 1/2 Decaf down to all decaf) and have discontinued any alcohol consumption. I would appreciate any feedback or insight. I am very excited and ready to get this process going.

I will be having a gastric sleeve done in mid February 2014. I currently drink 2-3 cups of black coffee per day and know that after surgery there will be zero coffee. I want to avoid the classic headaches that come from no caffeine.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.