Mark in Ohio

No where near the amount of fluids that I need yet. Today is only the first full day home. I did manage to get all my med and 4oz Premier Protein this morning.

I had my RNY on 01/09/2015. Today is my first day home.

Where have you found to be the best source for Vitamins after bariatric surgery? Do you pay out of pocket, or does the insurance cover the cost? I have been looking around . This is what I need daily: Multi-Vitamin/Mineral with Iron 2 a day Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D 1200 mg Vitamin D-3 5000 IU Vitamin B12 1000 mcg Biotin 2000 mcg Suggestions ?

1/5/15 weight 455lbs

weigh in today 458.7lbs 45 lbs. lost pre-op.

My wife had her RYN on 12/22/14, mine is 1/9/15. We are looking for other around Central Ohio. Patients of Dr Thomas Sonnanstine at Riverside Methodist. We are located in London, Ohio. Looking to find some GB vets.

Dec 27, 2014 Liquid Diet Day 5 Stats since Aug. 8, 2014 weight loss 28.6 lbs waist size down 4.5 inches neck size down 1 inch Surprising I am not feeling hungry.

My date is January 9, 2015 Stats so far. 4.5 in loss waist 1 inch around neck 28.5 lbs.

Today 12/22/2014 was the first day of my new lifestyle. I started my meal replacement protein drinks. My doctor gave me a guide line to follow for two weeks before my RNY surgery. Breakfast = one premier protein shake Snack = one premier protein shake Lunch = small side salad, NO CHEESE or CROUTONS two tablespoons light dressing Snack = one premier protein shake Dinner = Lean Cuisine type meal Snack = one premier protein shake Day 1 went great. Normally I would take 120u Lantus with breakfast and again at bedtime. Plus 40u Novolog at each meal and bed time. Needless to say the Novolog stopped in September. As of today I have taken no Lantus. My bedtime sugar reading was 107. I am so excited. I will be having my surgery on Jan. 09, 2015. Also today my wife has completed her RNY surgery. Go Barb!!! I am so proud. I am glad we are doing this together.

My question is basically for those that have been through the liquid diet part of the RNY surgery. I was told that the liquid diet is basically Protein shakes. So I have picked up some Premier Protein drinks. I have both chocolate and strawberry & cream. I have to be on this 2 weeks before, and 2 weeks after my surgery. I was wondering about other liquids like V8 Splash Diet. Drinking plenty of Water has never been a real problem for me. So what would you suggest to break it up, so I am not drinking 4 shakes every day. I did buy a Ninja blender to make smoothies. I have been experimenting with that, and ESA Protein powder. Mainly Greek Yogurt based smoothies.

I have a surgery date of 9 January 2015. I am excited, scared, afraid. I know I want to have this surgery. I know I can do it. I will be having my surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. My surgeon will be Dr. Tom Sonnanstine, I have heard nothing but good things about this doctor.