I drew the line...

[Chicadee 10]

I got a sample pack of the BA Vitamins from my surgeons office and tried the chocolate Mint one yesterday, it was horrible. I still have the other flavors to try, no idea what vitamins I will end up with one sleeved.

[mrspetendanbury 0]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself-- I am a 26 y.o. RN and I had the sleeve done on Jan 24th. I have been overweight and/or obese my whole life. Stressful does not begin to describe my childhood and adolescence... that plus genetics and family influences, maintaining a healthy weight was a loosing battle by conventional methods. And I have strangely unstable weight (no set point?). When I hit 300 pounds w/sciatica from hell I'd had enough. I knew what was next: metabolic syndrome diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure. Its all down hill from there.

After doing my extensive (obsessive) research in medical journals, I decided that the sleeve was the most logical choice for me. So far I am very happy with my decision, though my surgeon frustrates me. It seems his diet regimen is very different (and less logical) than other surgeons. 3 weeks on Clear liquids or untill you experience hunger and then move on to soft Proteins (ground meat, tuna, Beans, etc). Well I was hungry 3 days post-op. Since being on my PPI, the intensity has lessened a lot and I've made it to 2 weeks on liquids. I'm starting to add soft Proteins into my diet. I'm looking forward to the energy I'll get from the food-- more to burn I've got a LOT of Protein mixes coming this week (weather permitting) which eggface recommended and I'm looking forward to getting in the kitchen again and trying out her recipes

Since surgery, I have lost 18 pounds (god knows how much of that was muscle). I hope to kick start another loosing streak once I can get my Protein back to a normal level. I've been hitting Wii fit 30-45 min a day and I'm adding Dance Dance Revolution in the morning

Also, I hate my Bariatric Advantage vitamins!!! Some of them are sweetened with sorbitol and apparently I am very sensitive to its laxative effect. I need something better and I'd rather not throw them out. Any ideas? Thanks!

[mrspetendanbury 0]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself-- I am a 26 y.o. RN and I had the sleeve done on Jan 24th. I have been overweight and/or obese my whole life. Stressful does not begin to describe my childhood and adolescence... that plus genetics and family influences, maintaining a healthy weight was a loosing battle by conventional methods. And I have strangely unstable weight (no set point?). When I hit 300 pounds w/sciatica from hell I'd had enough. I knew what was next: metabolic syndrome diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure. Its all down hill from there.

After doing my extensive (obsessive) research in medical journals, I decided that the sleeve was the most logical choice for me. So far I am very happy with my decision, though my surgeon frustrates me. It seems his diet regimen is very different (and less logical) than other surgeons. 3 weeks on Clear Liquids or untill you experience hunger and then move on to soft Proteins (ground meat, tuna, Beans, etc). Well I was hungry 3 days post-op. Since being on my PPI, the intensity has lessened a lot and I've made it to 2 weeks on liquids. I'm starting to add soft Proteins into my diet. I'm looking forward to the energy I'll get from the food-- more to burn I've got a LOT of Protein mixes coming this week (weather permitting) which eggface recommended and I'm looking forward to getting in the kitchen again and trying out her recipes

Since surgery, I have lost 18 pounds (god knows how much of that was muscle). I hope to kick start another loosing streak once I can get my Protein back to a normal level. I've been hitting Wii fit 30-45 min a day and I'm adding Dance Dance Revolution in the morning

Also, I hate my Bariatric Advantage vitamins!!! Some of them are sweetened with sorbitol and apparently I am very sensitive to its laxative effect. I need something better and I'd rather not throw them out. Any ideas? Thanks!

my doctor wants me on 4 weeks liquid and then 4 weeks mushies. I had my surgery on Jan 31st. Every doctor it seems have diffrent instructions.

[we11ro 5]

Hello!!! Sounds like you are doing Great!!!

I use a liquid multi-Vitamin. So far Walgreens is the only place I have been able to get it. It is cherry flavored and has no Sorbitol. I also Use the Citrical (calcium citrate + D) Petites.

All the best!

[lhitt3813 1]

congrats on the sleeve! i got mine done august 16th and i have lost just over 80 pounds... its has been a huge blessing! i use vitacraves gummies my doc said they were perfectly fine. they taste good and dont have a yucky after taste. 2 a day and i am all set!

[dlflightgirl 2]

I was told juice plus is awesome. When I get back to the states I'm gonna put in an order. Go to myjuiceplus.com for more info.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hello Kitten, it sounds like you are well on your way.

I take a great deal many supplements and Vitamins. My mulit Vitamin and mineral that I take is called Alive! Multivitamins and Minerals. It is made from whole foods and I really love it. It's much better than any others I've ever taken.

Good luck!!