La El

I got the pills because I was afraid I could not tolerate the chews because presumably they are sweet. I gag with anything sweet. Sadly, I ordered three months worth. I may need to make a trip to the drug store and try different forms.

I have my days of good and bad but I am looking for a new vitamin to. I wish you were closer I would give you the chewable vitamins I ordered I can’t stand them. I still have trouble eating and getting my protein in but I am trying not to stress out.

I am so happy to see this. I am 12 days out, but I do have that weak dizzy feeling still. I am so happy to see that you are overcoming it. I dislike my Calcium Citrate pills so much; I will be going with the chewable after I finish the ton I have. Right now, I use the Bariatric Melts for vitamins.

Today is the first day I have felt good when I got up. Okay…bad terminology. I’ve been feeling good, but super weak and dizzy from time to time. Today I felt NORMAL! Thank you, Jesus! I’M BACK!!!! ?

Sleeved on 9/2…down 29 lbs and I feel good! I was starting to get worried there.

So…vitamins. I am taking the Bariatric Pal Multivitamin One. It is not going to be sustainable for me due to the sheer size of the capsule. I cannot fathom taking this every day for the rest of my life. Has anyone found a smaller size? Even if you have to take 2. I just can’t keep gagging this down every day.

Second…anyone try the dinner mints for their calcium? I originally ordered the calcium pills. They are as big as the vitamin (or higher) and I would have to take 9 a day! That’s not happening. Was going to try the chews or mints next. Any suggestions?

Hope we are all doing great!!!!

Sounds good!!


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So stinking proud of you! Feeling like a failure in comparison (not really…we are all different) but I am so glad you could skip the nausea. It is truly the worst. Congratulations!!!!

Had surgery yesterday 14th of September. Released from hospital today. Feeling ok

That's where the bone broth comes in. Plus, I have some unflavored protein powder that I can add to regular broth or even water if needed. I just have not used it yet since I didn't have the need. Also, I'm only on liquid protein for days 4-7, then I can add in cottage cheese & ricotta cheese. At that point, the old standby Ricotta Cheese Bake may be my friend for week 2.

Try the clear protein drinks if things taste excessively sweet. I’m not sure why but I had the same issue and those weren’t nearly as bad. Also I found one flavor protein shake that wasn’t too sweet but it has caffeine so check your plan if you are allowed to have it try premiere protein caffe latte. I had the clear protein drinks by premiere protein as well but there are many brands that make them. I suggest trying to find these at convenience stores so you can try just one without buying a case. Walmart sells a four pack of the caffe latte though and it’s much cheaper than convenience store so may as well get that.

Good evening. So i had my gastric bypass yesterday morning. Have to say everything is going well. No pain, no gas, kinda feels like i did nothing. Incision is very small, my dr was great! So happy i went through with it and didn't back down!

Good luck!!!

My surgery is scheduled for September 15th. I am in southeastern WI is anyone else in the area? I hope everyone is doing well on their journey so far!

This is me on my way to my pre-op appt. I have a feeling he's going to want me to start the liquid diet.
Surgery is Sept 20...getting excited!

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I'm so glad the surgery went well! Good to know that walking helped the gas pain a lot. I hope that things keep getting better every day. Thank you for the update!

Had my VSG yesterday. Came home today. No nausea, no pain (of course that may pop up) lol
Now on to the Stage one for 14 days. - broth, and Premiere protein shakes, SF 1 popsicle . 1 SF jello.

I got the call to be at the hospital at 10:00 am tomorrow. Surgery is around noon. Here we go!

I got the call to be at the hospital at 10:00 am tomorrow. Surgery is around noon. Here we go!

I got the call to be at the hospital at 10:00 am tomorrow. Surgery is around noon. Here we go!

I got the call to be at the hospital at 10:00 am tomorrow. Surgery is around noon. Here we go!

I got the call to be at the hospital at 10:00 am tomorrow. Surgery is around noon. Here we go!

Today was my pre op appointments. I first met with the resident, then the surgeon and then the nutritionist. Then I went for my Covid test and then on to anesthesia and finally the lab. It was a busy day, but I managed to stop on the way home for a hair cut. ?
I am starving!!! Today I drank three Gatorade Zero with protein, 3 sf jello cups, the broth from a can of chicken noodle soup mixed with a packet of ProCel for an extra 10 G protein…and probably half a box of sf popsicles. Okay, not really…but a LOT of popsicles.

One more day and then surgery. Hopefully I won’t be hungry anymore after that. A big, fat taco with mild sauce would taste so good!

I've changed the way I'm eating anyway. I keep feeling like there must be some mistake, but the letter I got was pretty clear. I still want to shrink my liver...just in case. ? Why make it harder on them than it has to be?

September 2....just a few more days away. I've had no pre-op diet. In fact, I can drink water all the way up until 2 hours before surgery. I'm so confused about this. They are very casual about it.

Going through same stuff. Presurgery stuff on the first and second, followed by the COVID test on the 18th. I have to self isolate from then, through to the surgery on the 20th. My wife is none too happy since the 18th is our anniversary. I'll just have to yell happy anniversary from the other room!

What types of food are people planning on eating for the pureed phase? The idea of blending my food grosses me out. I think I could do baby food and I have no idea why that is any different. Baby food is expensive and blending would have seasoning so logically would taste better but just the idea of eating blended food is really hard mentally. Any good food ideas would be greatly appreciated!