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Dr. Smith in Park Rapids, MN
nienie replied to horseperson's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I buy the Bariatric Advantage Calcium chews and Bariatric Advantage B-1 Thiamine from Amazon. The chews now come in Carmel 500 mg- I am required two take 2 a day. When I buy the 250mg I take 4- easier on the pocket book if you buy the Carmel 500. I initially started with the chewable calcium wild cherry but it was too chalky. That comes in a huge container. I was using Bariatric Advantage B-12 but the sublingual don't melt like they should so I buy spring valley b-12 2500 mcg sublingual from Walmart-love them. I use the Cervoite Jr that I tested when I went to the class and again I buy from Amazon. I will continue to buy Bariatric Advantage calcium and thiamine but that is it. You can also ask someone at Park Rapids what other brands they would suggest. -
Fill doctors in the Indianapolis area?
laurenica23 replied to 9pdmnm5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I go to Clarian Bariatrics on the west side of Indy. Not sure how much the fills are, as I'm being banded in 13 days, but you could check out clarian.org and see what you can find out. -
Best multivitamin for early post op
mi75 replied to sarah92200's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
i did Centrum childrens chewables, 2 a day then switched to the Bariatric chewable from Twinlab. not a fan of either one. i hate chewables. hopeful i can switch back to just a regular adult multi eventually... -
Update, they called from my baraiatric clinic , just before their closing time. My surgeon , Dr Needleman, who is also the chief off Bariatric Medicine wants to see me tomorrow himself in his office at 2, no shunting me off to a N.P. or his partner Dr Noria on Wednesday. He must see something in my chart to concern himself with me at this point. I know I have been concerned but have felt I was the only one. Now to find transportation since I no longer drive or even own a vehicle. Haven't found anyone yet,but I will. Its got to be important, hope he doesn't tell me it's going to require open surgery, niggling in the back,of my mind!
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I guess we should do whatever our doctors say and that is important, but it should not stop any of us to do our own research as I did mine loo at this and let me know what you guys think. It is pretty interesting and I do not think it cold hurt anyone. Bariatric Advantage - Bariatric Advantage VitaBand Chewable Multivitamin - Lemon Cream (180ct)
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I got this off of a LapBand surgery Info site...they don't recommend Centrium or Flinstones if you have had gastric bypass, but they are both fine if you have had the LapBand surgery because they don't bypass your stomach... LAP-BAND® The LAP-BAND® is a purely restrictive operation and does not result in any decreased absorption. For this reason the Vitamin requirements are less than for a gastric bypass. For the first 3 weeks you will need the following: <TABLE width="100%" border=2><TBODY><TR align=middle bgColor=#6633cc><TD width="34%"> Item </TD><TD width="25%"> Times Per Day </TD><TD width="41%"> Notes </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffcc><TD align=middle> Chewable Multivitamin </TD><TD> 1 </TD><TD>Flintstones or other chewable children's or adult's vitamin </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> After your 3-week postoperative visit, you will probably be advanced to the following regimen <TABLE width="100%" border=2><TBODY><TR align=middle bgColor=#6633cc><TD width="34%"> Item </TD><TD width="25%"> Times Per Day </TD><TD width="41%"> Notes </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffcc><TD align=middle> Regular Adult Multivitamin </TD><TD> 1 </TD><TD>OK to take chewable or standard swallowable vitamins</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Your bariatric team may suggest a Calcium and/or Iron supplement if needed.
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I take Adult Gummy Vites from Target and a Calcium Chewable. I don't have to take any, per my doc, but since my calories are severly restricted, I figure it can't hurt... I asked my doc about the Bariatric vitamins cause he sells them to his RNY patients... he said I really did not need to take them, and just to make sure my diet is varied. Go figure. At least he's honest and not just trying to make a sale. :smile:
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I Have seen the price comparisons and if looked at in everyday pricing it is about 0.44 cents a day for the Bariatric Advantage vitamins compared to flintsones and Centrum which is like 64 cents a day or something like that. I mean people spend more a day in things like starbucks...so why not for the right vitamins. Maybe I can copy and paste the different multi and prices. I have it on PDF but wont copy correctly. But im telling you its mind boggling.
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Pills vs Chewables
SuperMom replied to Bryn Dawson's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc said at week 2 it was ok to swallow pills. Also could not stomach the Bariatric Advantage made me hurl. Went to Vitamin Shoppe and taste tested alot of chewables. Found one that went down fine. Got doc to look and he said they have alot of good stuff in them so OK. Also.....I find my vitamins go down better in am with coffee....in afternoon I hurl. Try different times of day! -
I hate this site :(
LivingFree! replied to Jessiegirl30's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
JessieGirl30, I'm sorry you feel this way, and you are entitled to your feelings. No one can take them away from you. But for YOU to feel better (not for anyone else but YOU), maybe you can ask yourself WHY you really are so angry? If you've already deleted your account, you'll never see this, and I've wasted my time. But maybe you are just taking a little breather and will reconsider leaving BP after reading the supportive messages of those who have posted here before me. THIS is what Bariatric Pal is about. We ARE here to help each other. Just read past all the JUNK that makes you angry and FIND the GOOD STUFF--there is SO MUCH GOOD HERE! Good luck and continued success to you, whatever your decision. -
Long Term VSG Price is Going Up
Maytorena2015 replied to Chrissyg's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hi, well I was sleeved in Tijuana, Mexico in late August, 2015 by Dr. Maytorena. I was picked up from my San Diego Hotel and was able to meet everyone being sleeved that day. There was 3 of us and I think it was great as we each had something to offer the other in way on info, support, etc. 2 of us traveled on our own and the third person had a relative that had the surgery less than 10 months prior and was down 200 pounds! All of our surgery's went fine. We went to a recovery house that was nice and we each had our own room with personal A/C control by remote. I just wanted to write this quick note as I think it is helpful to others. I don't plan to update as I'm not a computer person. I'm six weeks out and down about 32 pounds. my BMI was 40 at time of surgery and I'm very happy with results. I have taken it easy and followed the diet that most sleeve doctors recommend. I have also attended two bariatric group meetings that I found hosted by hosptials in my town. My surgery took place at a surgery center. I was the first to have my surgery that day and liked that as I'm in the medical field. All in all just wanted to put this info out there for anyone looking at Dr. Maytorena. I didn't want to put anything online till I spoke with the other 2 people and things are going will for them. Wishing everyone a great success with what ever than plan in life. Dr. Maytorena's August 2015 patient. -
Hello, all! I am getting ready to schedule my surgery for sometime in October. I started my "journey" (actually feels a lot like the road to Hell!) in May, 2005. It took a long time for my insurance company to finally deny me for surgery. I will be going to the Mid-West Institute of Bariatric Surgery (Lenexa, Ks.) next week to make my appt. with Dr. Jessie Lopez. Does anyone have any experience with this Doctor or his office? So far, I have had a lot of trouble getting them to return my phone calls when I was trying to make the appt. I will be paying for the surgery on my own---it seems like a LOT of money! BTW-I am 215lbs., 5'4', hoping to get to 130.
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New to Bariatric Pal - Question
bahuber5477 replied to nursemarti's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am a nurse...and I can honestly say nothing surprises us or alarms us in any way lol. Do YOURSELF a favor and go in. Get the help you need. You are the only one that can benefit from it and they are there to help you. They may even be able to give you some much needed encouragement. I do my best when I'm checking in weekly with my bariatric nurse.....I need to get back to that...maybe next week! -
How Did You Find Your Surgeon? (Or Where Are You Looking?)
JustWatchMe replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I knew nobody in real life who had WLS. I knew our insurance would cover it. I googled and started looking at surgeon websites. One of the first I found was a center of excellence. I checked and he was covered in my insurance plan. I went to an orientation seminar and the team impressed me a lot, although the surgeon wasn't there that night. I booked an appointment for a few days later, met him, asked a ton of questions, and decided it felt right. Six months later I was banded. I'm happy with my experience and haven't had any complications. I will say that I haven't seen my surgeon since my six week post op. My NP does all my fills under fluoroscopy. She's wonderful and actually sent me away without a ninth fill two weeks ago with gentle advice to change up my diet and exercise instead. I think I've been fortunate, but I'd probably do it the same way if I had it to do over again. Matter of fact, I had a minor unrelated (not bariatric) surgery last January, and chose that doctor in a similar fashion. -
Supplements
kittykatja85 replied to Heidi Shinpaugh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon just told me when I finish the Bariatric Advantage I bought to switch over to Patches. They tested a patient who had started using them and her blood work was perfect. I wish they had a Protein one. I'd be set. ???? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App -
So...... as I have stated in several previous topics, I have been nauseated since I left the hospital 5 weeks ago. I have been taking chewable bariatric vitamins everyday, twice a day. I was halso having nausea from morning to night. This pass Tuesday I did not take my vitamin because I was already having a issue with taste and I just could not stand the the thought of chewing one up so I skipped it for 2 days. I WAS NOT NAUSEATED ON TUES AND WED! Not thinking I took my vitamin yesterday and I was sick all day. I FOUND THE CULPRIT! So now I am on a hunt for a new vitamin. I was taking my vitamin after I eat so I was not taking it on a empty stomach by the way. Anyway just want you to give you a update! Any suggestions on what you take would be very helpful. Thanks!
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Lap Band/Gastric banding LEFT shoulder pain
JACKIEO85 replied to JACKIEO85's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
THANKS!! For all the wonderful advise!!! I posted this as a reference for others, I just didn't want to have to go into my entire story but I'll post it to my profile. Let's just say : BEEN THERE DONE THAT! I Never thought the Left shoulder pain could be connected to my BAND. BUT IT IS!! 1) I saw a orthopedic surgeon had X-rays for rotator cuff & cortisone injection (no relief) 2) saw my Internist 3) saw my Chiropractor 4) saw the bariatric surgeon ( didn't believe it was band related) 5) had chest X-ray 6)had Spine X-ray 7) had ENG 8) have an order for MRI but insurance denied need, which is a good thing because after FINALLY convincing my surgeon to take 4cc out of band the shoulder pain is starting to slowly resolve. The pain started after a fill to 9cc (not all at once, but eventual) and continued for 5 months until my unfill to 5cc. Coincidence? I Don't think So -
Scott & White, Temple, TX
KAATNS replied to Mommabird's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I don't know about their bariatric program, but I used to work there and had both of my children there. What a great place! I'm sure you're in good hands. Best wishes to you!!- 1 reply
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How long to wait to get pregnant and water births
MissouriMama replied to Nikki Monroe's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I have heard this as well. I got pregnant 5 months after surgery. I gave birth completely naturally without any complications or drugs at a birthing center. I didn't even get Tylenol! I got up and walked out with my baby girl 4 hours after giving birth and felt great. Labored in a tub got out and delivered on a bed. They did consider me high risk because I had a very healthy pregnancy. No issues and in range for all test while pregnant. YOU will have to educate THEM. They know nothing about bariatrics. I went prepared with papers and research on what I needed to do and what MY plan was to have a healthy pregnancy. Boost your healthy Snacks and do your homework and you can do it. Don't let anyone tell you you can't have the birth you want because you simply can't eat as much at once. Best of luck to you and congrats!!!! -
I feel like sh?&!
jacee replied to mrsplusamericajacksonville's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep the first 4 weeks are not comfortable. You are learning how to get all your H20 (not enough and you will feel terrible), learning how to beat head hunger, naand battle nauseau. I actually felt better starting the 2nd week and by the 4th felt more like myself. The first night? I wanted to push rewind. That was awful. But it gets better, dont suffer, call the Dr get some Zofran to all but eliminate nauseau. Stay hydrated, suck on sugar free popsicles, eat sugar free jello, I had cream of wheat all the time. Get the drink drops from the store and add them to flavor your water, Crystal Light Strawberry Lemonade, or Dasani pink lemonade, both very good and makes water more exciting and easier to drink a lot of. Use ice in those drinks, tastes much better icey cold. Go for some small walks around your house, getting the oxygen pumping through your body/organs makes you feel renewed even in small doses. Give yourself a couple weeks to recover. You will feel better soon I promise. -
Weigh In- Favorite Protein Shakes?
jtickle replied to AshleePage's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon's office told me I could only use their bariatric advantage and celebrate mixes. I prefer the brand I can get at sam's club. They are also 45 dollars cheaper than the stuff at the doctor's office. I checked the nutritional information on a tub of both bariatric advantage and premier protein. They are the basically same thing. -
Insurance Requirements/hang ups
Seahawks Fan posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on Medicare/Medicade & I have one more appointment with the Bariatric nurse before submitting to insurance to make an appointment for surgery. Anyone have any unexpected issues with insurance at this point. I hope to have a surgery date by mid April. -
I browse Pinterest for healthy recipes! I also lurk on bariatric pal and reply to every post I can. Trying to support others. Also I will eat a sf popsicle of in really needing to munch. We keep at least 2 boxes on hand- that way I get liquids and my sweet fix . So far I haven't had more than 3 in one day. Usually 1. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 200 GW 135
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Sleeve vs Bypass
Miss Mac replied to Chocolate Butterfly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If there were no urgent reason for a bypass, or a complicated hernia situation to consider, this would smell like the old bait-and -switch trick. Given that, I would think that the surgeon just simply has more experience with the bypass and is more confident in his/her surgical skills in that regard. Who knows? Maybe you will get a different answer. However, if the second surgeon also feels that a bypass would be a safer procedure and give you better long-term results, then that is probably the way to go. I went to the bariatric clinic expecting a lap-band and ended up with a sleeve. -
UUUrrrggghhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! :frusty: OK, patience is NOT a virtue I possess!! Apparently, the July dates have already started to be given out and I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL!! :censored: I am so not good at waiting. I suck at waiting actually. I'm trying to hold on and keep hope alive, but, I'm so ready to go that I want to cry!! Part of it is that, as of right now, I am not scared and want to get my surgery over with before fear can take hold. The more I read, the more I feel fear trying to creep in. I have a very vivid imagination and it is taking all of my energy to keep my mind focused away from the fear factor of this surgery. I am losing ground on that front, however, and now, I just want to cry! I am so tired of being on the waiting side of this. The Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital where I am having my surgery always says "You didn't get this way overnight", so you should be able to wait to get the surgery (or something to this effect) and every time she says this I want to HIT HER!!! :angry: OK, forgive my ranting, I'm just extremely frustrated and want my surgery! :frusty:
