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Yep, 2 per day per my surgeons and dietician. I usually take one in the morning and one in the evening so that they're spread out.

I may try that. I took them pre op and the first week after but the Dr called these in for me and I started taking these since they are a package deal.

Ive had really good luck with Centrum chewables (orange flavored). I didn't like some of the others my surgeon suggested and these were also on the approved list. I take 2 per day.

So you take 2 instead of the 1 it says on the bottle?

My Multivitamin from the surgeon makes me nauseous. I have to take 2 a day and have split them up and take them. At different times and with food. Anyone else have a suggestion on how to take it with out feeling ill. It's the only time I feel like barfing.

If someone had surgery on Medicaid, and all they had was food stamps, I can see how they wouldn't be able to afford Vitamins.< br> Still they should be able to get a script for vitamins and get them free.
I have never used food stamps but do Proteins shakes count as food? The pre-made?

May depend on the state. In Texas I don't think they can.

I got my Vitamins through my surgeon but they also recommended Centrum chewable $8, B12 sublingual $6 and the Wellesse Calcium & D3 $7. That's what I was taking pre-op. Switched to the Rx ones post-op.

I had surgery on the 13th and still have a hard time bending over. I can squat down but it hurts to bend.

Premier Protein chocolate, vanilla and caramel. I like the Pure Protein in Banana Cream also

I'm 9 days since surgery and have had a rough day today. I've had the why the hell did I do this and beating myself up. Doesn't help that every other stinking commercial on tv is people laughing, eating and enjoying themselves in a restaurant. I keep trying to tell myself as soon as I start feeling normal again and not struggling to get enough Water in and Protein it will be better and I'll be so much happier.

Carmel premier shake? ?? I drink premier but never knew about carmel!! Where can I buy violetisle

I've seen them at Walmart.

My surgery was on the 13th. My left side is very sore. My right is perfectly fine. I still can't get the 64oz. I get around 36. It Took me 3 hours to drink a full shake. Worse thing I've had is where it feels like I need to burp but it doesn't always come out. Ugh!

I'm three weeks out and I tend to get these in the morning. Any ideas on why? And/Or remedies?

I get mine all different times. Doesn't matter if I'm drinking or not. I'm hoping it doesn't affect anything.

I'm 6 days out and every now and then I feel like I have to burp but it won't come out. What is that??? And it won't hurt anything will it. Also when will it quit!!!! [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji51]

The hospitals are good about pain management. Mine also gave me meds in my IV for Nausea and sent me home with an Rx for both as well. Good luck!!!

I felt that way too because I couldn't eat with the rest of the family. I sat outside while they cooked and ate or in my bedroom drinking my shake. It still feels that way and I had surgery on the 13th. They don't want to eat around me thinking it makes me uncomfortable or crave it. Honestly since surgery it's the last thing on my mind. I just worry about drinking Water and figuring out how to get enough Protein in. Also I'm planning my abdominal binder burning party. Lol

Shy1, Thank you for you reply! Glad to know I'm not the only one feeling this way. I keep having people say if you have been able to loose weight before surgery then why have surgery. Uggg!

I 2nd guessed myself too like 3 days before. I had someone tell me well you've lost 20lbs doing a liquid diet. Why can't you just keep doing that. People that haven't battled with weight don't get it. I just dismissed what they said, although it was very hard not to reply back with a smart mouth remark. I was a tad moody on the liquid only diet for 2 weeks.
I had surgery Thursday and had a WTH did I do moment the day after and another one yesterday but everyone I know that's had this surgery has said it's rough but you will get through it. It just takes time. I'm doing better today then I was yesterday and yesterday day was better than the 2nd day. Just take it slow. Good luck and speedy recovery.

They give you a tiny cup of horribly bitter tasting liquid that you have to drink up. This is after two or three days of having nothing but ice chips so you are not going to want to have anything to do with it. When you drink it, they make you wait about five minutes (or not, I don't remember) and then they stand you in front of an X-ray like machine and see if that liquid is leaking out of your new stomach. You are going to be nauseated as hell and disgusted with the taste of that thing for the next two hours or so. Drinking that much liquid for the first time after surgery is also going to hurt. (It's equivalent to three sips for a person who has not had the surgery).

Mine was so sweet that I couldn't stand it. It was like drinking a small amount of Water with 10 spoons of sugar in it. It made me throw up as soon as I got back to my to my room.

I meant taking Vitamins whole versus crushing them

I asked about the Vitamins prior to surgery. They said chewable which I got the week before and went ahead and started. Every time I think of a question I write it in my notes on my cell phone so when they call I'll have it. I don't foresee getting a call till tomorrow though. Prior to surgery I'd email and not get a reply for 2 days and then I'd call and leave a VM and then they would reply to my email.

lol! Yeah I haven't been the most pleasant person lately. My poor fiancé. This surgery is crazy physically and mentally. I go through things of regret because it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel while experiencing this pain and wanting to have an English muffin for breakfast [emoji24][emoji23][emoji85]

Yeah my poor hubby. He's had to help me with everything. Although he had his hip replaced 2 years ago so I figured he owed me. [emoji16]

You need to be talking to your docs office.

I left a message at 9am. Still haven't heard back.

My dr wasn't going to do one but because I was so nauseous she decided to. I went the next morning and had it done. Let me tell you, that was the most unpleasant thing ever. I wound up throwing up a little when I got to my room and then of course had the "what did I do to myself moment". When they did the test they said it all looked good. But after the dry heaving and throwing up it made me a little paranoid.

Hey! We had the same surgery date. I'm also freaking out and trying to figure out if the pain I'm having is normal or not. I believe that the pure Protein Shakes are fine - my doctor said that as long as I can tolerate the thickness without wanting to throw up then it won't be a problem. I also have the slight pain in my chest just from being full, but what's really causing me pain is getting in and out of bed. And also I am struggling so badly to drink enough water!

Ive slept in the recliner. I have a memory foam bed and it's kinda low to the ground so I was even going to attempt it. The Water killing me. I set a timer on my phone to go off every 15 minutes so I'll start drinking an ounce. My family wants to throw my phone out the window. Lol.

I so understand that. I was sleeved Thursday and went home Friday; so much pain. My husband has been a big help in helping me in and out of bed. It has really been a struggle. I can't help but think I'm pulling my stomach muscle at times.

I slept in the recliner last night but even getting up out of it is killing me.

Wayfair memory foam mattress. And my fiancé to help pull me out of bed because the doctor said to refrain from using abdominal muscles (also it hurts like hell to get up out of chairs/beds/couch [emoji24]; kind of having that "wtf did I do" moment)

I've had buyers remorse since the 1st day in the hospital. Only one side is sore, which I don't get but guess I should be a little grateful. I have serious anxiety about ripping staples and having a leak. Now I'm 2nd guessing my Protein Shakes. I have some pure Protein which seem kinda thick and some Premier Protein that aren't as thick but still scared to drink. I'm such a paranoid freak.

I'm struggling to get my fluids in. Also I'm wondering what Protein Shakes everyone drank right after surgery. I have some pure Protein but afraid it's too thick. I'm terrified of causing issues with the staples and then having a leak. I've been up walking around trying to get rid of gas but every so often I feel like I have to burp but it doesn't come out and then I have a little pain in my chest. Does anyone else have this issue. I'm full of all kinds of questions I know.

This is my first night home and not sure what will be the most comfortable way to sleep. Any input is appreciated.