NJGuy78

I had my 1 month check up/blood work a few weeks ago. I've been using the Vitamin Patches from PatchMD and everything came back normal except for my Vitamin D levels...they were low. I talked to my PCP about the patches and he stated that I need to make sure to stick the patches on areas where it can be absorbed quickly and easily. So, any areas where there's a lot of fat are a no no. He stated to stick them to the top of the shoulders, upper back, top of feet, ankles, etc. I do use the calcium chews from Bariatric Advantage.

Thanks Sharon! I'll definitely do that!

Thank you! I emailed my nutritionist but I don't expect to hear back by Monday. That makes me feel a bit better.

I portioned that amount out. I'm just nervous that I did something wrong or damaged my sleeve.

Thank you! The uncertainty of not knowing my new limits coupled with my anxiety is not helping! Haha

I'm a little freaked out...I had about 3/4 to a cup worth of mashed potatoes that were thinned out with chicken broth (apple sauce consistency) in 15 mins. Not even 2 weeks out yet. Should I be concerned with that amount? I know this is stretching it, but is it possible to blow out your staple line? Thank you in advance! My anxiety and newbie status got the best of me.

I'm the biggest baby when it comes to pain and honestly, the only pain I felt was soreness. No regrets here at all. I can't believe it's been a week! If it weren't for the incisions, I would have no idea that I had surgery.

I had my surgery with him on Tuesday and couldn't have gone better. He, along with his staff, have been truly amazing through the whole process.

Hey Everyone! Happy New Year! I just toasted in the new year with some Powerade Zero, haha. I've been sipping and sipping and walking and walking. Gas pains are all gone, but the fact that every single time I take a sip and it sits right above my stomach before it 'flushes' into it is bothering me like crazy. No sharp pains, just dull soreness. I'm dying to take a solid sip of water without having to sip.

@@annabreke84 Me too! Did your surgeon tell you how they will administer them while you're in the hospital?

So, I'm getting sleeved on 12/29 and need to buy my Vitamins. My nutritionist recommended the Bariatric Advantage Multivitamin and Calcium chews, but my gut is telling to go with PatchMD. Has anyone had success with the Patches? How do the Bariatric Advantage multivitamin and calcium chews taste? Thanks for all of your help. Excited, but getting REALLY nervous.

12/29 for me too!

Hello All! 36 year old guy here from NJ. Met with the surgeon on August 26th and he recommended the sleeve. I'm scheduled to attend the seminar tomorrow night at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ. I have my nutritionist appointments and psychologist appointment all scheduled. I've never had any type of surgery and I'm a huge baby when it comes to pain, so I'm not looking forward to the procedure, but I'm mentally prepared to start this 'journey' and right the wrongs of my eating habits.