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In my program I started my multi, Vitamin b & d but I’m suppose to wait until my blood work and followup to start my Calcium.

I know I have low D, I was taking the B before my bariatric consult and I started the multi before my surgery (with ok) to make sure I could tolerate it.

so, as of now, i am not taking any Vitamin supplements whatsoever, and i'm 10 days post op.
my surgeon says that 4 weeks after the surgery, i'll have to do a blood test to see what i'm lacking then to suplement it.
i have no issue with that, it's very rational imo, but i've never heard it be done that way in forums or YouTube videos. everyone just talks about how important it is to take the supplements, yet here am i not taking a single pill, and i'm doing well.
is anyone experiencing / has experienced this same protocol?

If I remember correctly, I wasn’t supposed to take supplements until after my first post-op appointment. Then I just started taking them regularly. I take BariMelts. Multivitamin with Iron, Biotin, Calcium, and Probiotic. My regular Vitamins (pills) are additional iron (I needed it according to my bloodwork), B12 , and D3. My bloodwork has been excellent since my VSG 18 months ago. I’m getting ready to have a revision from VSG to RNY so some my routine may change. I read a lot and watched YouTube videos about Vitamin supplements so they were very helpful. To be honest, it can’t hurt to take Water soluble vitamins. It’s the fat soluble vitamins that you have to be careful not to overdo. That’s where your bloodwork will be extra helpful. 😁

I'm sure he has his reasons for telling you that, but my doc said no working out for 6 weeks or until she clears me. I am supposed to be walking as much as I can comfortably. I've been trying to work up to 3 miles, but I don't walk fast and I take breaks when I need to. Maybe just start with walking a comfortable distance.

Sleeve getting done tomorrow! So excited/nervous/anxious/happy…I’m having all the feelings. At once.

thank you so much!

my dietitian gave me 30 days of liquid diet. i know it can vary wildly between different professionals, but just looking through the internet i feel very alone in going for 30 day the liquid phase.
4 days post op. starting to have food thoughts. i'm doing my best to keep 'em away

That does seem like a long time but I’m betting there is a good reason for it. @heartofmercury mentioned having 30 days and I bet there are others.

My team said if I struggled at all with the diet at any stage to call. They would rather work with me to stay on track than to have me go off track and delay my healing or progress.

Hang in there - you have a lot of support here!

My doc also does 30 days of liquid diet, but she's very smart and has a ton of successful patients so I'm ok with trekking through it.

Your body is in ketosis meaning it is effectively burning your fat stores. Yay!! Body odour is just an unfortunate side effect. Google & you’ll find thousands of articles about it. Any of your body secretions can smell unpleasant - breath, perspiration &, unfortunately for women, our genital secretions. It does pass. I took a toiletry bag to work with toothpaste & brush, mouth wash, body wipes, deodorant, etc, to refresh & reduce the bad smells.

got my VSG August 16th here in Brazil. stayed a night at the hospital then on the day after i was sent home. things are going fairly well and smoothly, it really feels like it's getting better every day!
im not felling anything even resembling hunger in any way. but im still dependent on pain medication, the incisions are well regenerated but they hurt!