BlueEyedAngel28

My surgeon provided a list of Vitamins that are easily available at grocery store or pharmacy - didn't have to be bariatric brands. For the first 3 months vitamins must be liquid or chewable.

Hello
its best if you can get any bariatric Vitamins since they are made especially for people like us and has all the vitamins requirements needed but can be any. I recommend bariatric one.

You want to use Vitamins that are specially designed for Bariatric surgery due to the malabsorption issue. I was given samples from NUT, my preference was Celebrate. Still using them but have been able to switch to capsules now at 6 months.

It took me 6 yrs but finally 4th time around 100% want this surgery for my health to b here for my kids just got all my appointments and steps to begin this all over again. Good thing is already got some of the testing done. So my surgery will b in the end of September beginning of October... Fat for this halloween but gna b skinny for the next..
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It took me 6 yrs but finally 4th time around 100% want this surgery for my health to b here for my kids just got all my appointments and steps to begin this all over again. Good thing is already got some of the testing done. So my surgery will b in the end of September beginning of October... Fat for this halloween but gna b skinny for the next..
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Good luck on your surgery.

U look amazing cant wait to b where u are....

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Amazing progress.... good job and good luck..

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Feeling good about my progress!
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I'm well on my way.♡
Hw 395
Sw 356
Cw 263
Gw Zen
Surgery date 12-27-16

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Looking Great!!!!!

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HW - 324
SW - 297
CW - 256

White shirt - day starting presurgery diet - 324
Red shirt - one month post op - 270
Black shirt - two month post op - 256

As I've shared before, I started Aug. 4, 2015. I had an RNY in Shawnee, KS. My starting weight: 504. I posted on my surgiversary, but thought I'd share an update-with pics! Right now I'm 189.
My best to each of you,
Daniel
   
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* the mind

One more thing to add to this list. Measure yourself! A friend told me to and I didn't do it. Boy do I wish I had because I am having trouble " seeing" my success. I have lost over 100 pounds, have had clothes beCome baggy and eventually un wearable, ppl tell me everyday how different I look. I've seen the pictures I just wish I knew the inches lost to make me believe it. The mo d is a funny thing. I went three times over the course of ten years before I finally knew I could commit and was ready. It has been the best decision of my life . Surgery was 8/23/16

Since you are at the beginning of this process, I would recommend three things.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.
2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.
3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

Thanks Everyone! I remember thinking what the heck have I done right after surgery. When my hair started falling out, I wondered if I'd have any left. I struggled getting everything required in. Now, I'm almost 100 lbs. lighter, my hairs growing back and I've mastered my diet to succeed!

U should b good hunny. Ur having surgery to better ur life how can they to take that away from u ... , if worst comes to worst then have your doctor give u the paper stating u will b out of work for so many days. Good luck have a good nigt

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Congrats..... chryss

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I had internal bleeding after surgery and almost ended up getting a blood transfusion after a emergency endoscopy to fix the problem. It was a scary thing and kept me in the hospital for 3 days but now I'm doing okay for the most part. I do have some on and off pain on my right side and my bottom lip is still a little numb from the endoscopy. I'm 16 days post-op.

I got approved! I'm so happy and my stress level has plummeted. My surgeon is going to Spain for two weeks but I'm his first surgery back on June 19th! Where you at June buddies??

Sherrie*

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Im from oshawa ontario (canada) having surgery at toronto western hospital. I got my surgery date today september 29! looking for anyone who wants to keep in touch/ has a similar date!
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(July 17 2017 is my surgery)7-7-17
Finally got my surgery date late yesterday afternoon. So happy still cant sleep!!

#AMEN, Sherri

I feel the same way! My surgery is scheduled for May 30th. No health issues and no children; however, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, etc run in my immediate family. I am 5'2" @ 300lbs!! I have to do this while I'm blessed to do so.

Your advice is confirmation for ME too!! Have a blessed day.

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