So I have a surgery date June 18th, 2013. Extremely nervous but excited and feeling confused at the same time. So far I haven't been told to go on a pre-op diet. Also, does anyone have any suggestions about vitamins or protein??? I'm 21 this is my first surgery ever, I haven't even had my wisdom teeth taken out lol. I'm overwhelmed with so many different emotions!

Well premire protein is my fav shake it comes pre made and then unjury has good stuff to put in your soups and jello ect. Ill be 21 when its time for my surgery and it will be my second surgery but my first serious over night surgery lol the nausea is what gets people after most surgeries and from what I hear that and gas pain is the worst part about the whole thing...

Well premire Protein is my fav shake it comes pre made and then unjury has good stuff to put in your soups and Jello ect. Ill be 21 when its time for my surgery and it will be my second surgery but my first serious over night surgery lol the nausea is what gets people after most surgeries and from what I hear that and gas pain is the worst part about the whole thing...

thats what Im also hearing. Im hoping the gas isn't too terrible and hopefully nothing that mylanta cant fix. Thank you

I have read more than a few times that Gas-X strips were helpful with the gas and walking alot. The first surgery is always the scariest. The great thing about laparoscopic surgery is that the pain is significantly less than an open incision surgery. I'm not saying that you may not feel like someone hit you in the stomach with a baseball bat several times. Some people have reported not feeling any pain. I'm a major wuss when it comes to pain, so if I am saying it's tolerable with pain meds, and that you can stand upright when you get out of bed you can trust me. I haven't had my VSG yet , but, i'm a veteran of 4 abdominal surgeries.

Well premire Protein is my fav shake it comes pre made and then unjury has good stuff to put in your soups and Jello ect. Ill be 21 when its time for my surgery and it will be my second surgery but my first serious over night surgery lol the nausea is what gets people after most surgeries and from what I hear that and gas pain is the worst part about the whole thing...

I agree Premier is the best tasting and provides more grams of protein than any I have seen. You can get them in vanilla and chocolate at Sam's, costco and I recently found out they can be found at Walgreens but you will pay more for it there.

I stockpiled Unjury protein powders and supplements (both multi-vitamin and calcium carbonate). Before ordering, I ran the choice by my nutritionist to ensure I was getting what I needed.

Here's some info from my nutritionist on Vitamins. (Will you be meeting with a nutritionist before surgery? It will definitely help you feel more in control and less jittery about how to eat and work with your sleeve!)

1 Multivitamin, 1 calcium supplement daily (PRE-op)

After surgery, wait 1 week to begin vitamins again. Daily multivitamin and calcium with Vitamin D to be taken every day for the rest of your life, as well as B₁₂ and any other supplements necessary based on your lab results.

Post-op vitamins should meet these standards--remember this is only what MY nutritionist says, but it will give you an idea of what to look for:

• Chewable "complete" vitamins--not gummies.
  
• Brands include: Flintstones Complete, One-A-Day Kids Complete, Centrum Chewables, Centrum Kids Complete.
  
• Or bariatric vitamins (Celebrate brand, Bariatric Advantage brand) as long as they have at least these amounts of the following nutrients:
  

400 IU Vitamin D

1.5 mg Thiamin

400 mcg Folic Acid

18 mg Iron

12 mg zinc

• Chewable, liquid or powdered Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D: 500 mg, 3 times per day...space each dose out instead of taking them all at once, because your body can't absorb more than 500 mg at a time. calcium citrate (not carbonate, gluconate, phosphate, or other forms of calcium) is the easiest for your body to absorb; make sure it also has Vitamin D.
  
• Allow at least 2 hours between your calcium and your multivitamin supplement.
  
• sublingual B₁₂--500mcg daily. (I take 1500 mcg daily and have noticed a HUGE increase in my energy levels. B₁₂ is a water-soluble vitamin, so you can't overdose.)
  
• Vitamin D total should be 1000 IU daily.
  
• My NUT also recommends Prilosec OTC or Pepcid AC chewables once a day for a month post-op to help healing.
  

Once again, these are merely the guidelines provided by my nutritionist, and I'm just one patient among MANY here on the boards. If you're not sure what you need, your surgeon and nutritionist are the best qualified people to talk to--but this list can at least show you some basics to watch for.

Good luck--your surgery will be here before you know it!

Here's some info from my nutritionist on Vitamins. (Will you be meeting with a nutritionist before surgery? It will definitely help you feel more in control and less jittery about how to eat and work with your sleeve!)

1 multivitamin, 1 calcium supplement daily (PRE-op)

After surgery, wait 1 week to begin vitamins again. Daily multivitamin and calcium with Vitamin D to be taken every day for the rest of your life, as well as B₁₂ and any other supplements necessary based on your lab results.

Post-op vitamins should meet these standards--remember this is only what MY nutritionist says, but it will give you an idea of what to look for:

• Chewable "complete" vitamins--not gummies.
  
• Brands include: Flintstones Complete, One-A-Day Kids Complete, Centrum Chewables, Centrum Kids Complete.
  
• Or bariatric vitamins (Celebrate brand, Bariatric Advantage brand) as long as they have at least these amounts of the following nutrients:
  

400 IU Vitamin D

1.5 mg Thiamin

400 mcg Folic Acid

18 mg Iron

12 mg zinc

• Chewable, liquid or powdered Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D: 500 mg, 3 times per day...space each dose out instead of taking them all at once, because your body can't absorb more than 500 mg at a time. calcium citrate (not carbonate, gluconate, phosphate, or other forms of calcium) is the easiest for your body to absorb; make sure it also has Vitamin D.
  
• Allow at least 2 hours between your calcium and your multivitamin supplement.
  
• sublingual B₁₂--500mcg daily. (I take 1500 mcg daily and have noticed a HUGE increase in my energy levels. B₁₂ is a water-soluble vitamin, so you can't overdose.)
  
• Vitamin D total should be 1000 IU daily.
  
• My NUT also recommends Prilosec OTC or Pepcid AC chewables once a day for a month post-op to help healing.
  

Once again, these are merely the guidelines provided by my nutritionist, and I'm just one patient among MANY here on the boards. If you're not sure what you need, your surgeon and nutritionist are the best qualified people to talk to--but this list can at least show you some basics to watch for.

Good luck--your surgery will be here before you know it!

I've had one class with a nutritionist but I'm not sure if I'll see her again before my surgery. Thank you for your help, I wasn't sure about the amount of any other vitamins besides the Protein.

I've had one class with a nutritionist but I'm not sure if I'll see her again before my surgery. Thank you for your help, I wasn't sure about the amount of any other Vitamins besides the Protein.

You're welcome! The pre-sleeve process is full of so many facts and "you must not forget to __________" pieces of info that it can be pretty brainscrambling. If you have nutrition questions, even if you're not scheduled to see your NUT again, don't be afraid to call her. She works for you, after all, and she's probably got lots more info that will help you feel less nervous. I'm seeing mine today, and I'm wracking my brain trying to remember all the things I wanted to ask at this visit but forgot to write down in advance!

I'm on June 18th also

I am June 10th. I had my pre-op today and somehow that's helped with the sudden panic feeling that started a few days ago. That feeling will probably be back tomorrow though, lol. I try and keep my mind busy as much as possible. I'm cleaning my apt, reading science fiction and working full time. It helps me NOT think about what will be happening in less then six days.

This is my first surgery too.

This is my first surgery too.

Thats in a few days Good Luck !!!!

OK, I did not expect problems. Neither did I expect a bed of rose. But I gotta tell you, this has been great. Little discomfort, no nausea. Super staff. I am slow in starting to pee, but not uncomfortable. Had a surprise hiatal hernia which was simultaneously repaired. Leak test this AM. Pain Rx under my control. A fine day of surgery!!

OK' date=' I did not expect problems. Neither did I expect a bed of rose. But I gotta tell you, this has been great. Little discomfort, no nausea. Super staff. I am slow in starting to pee, but not uncomfortable. Had a surprise hiatal hernia which was simultaneously repaired. Leak test this AM. Pain Rx under my control. A fine day of surgery!![/quote']

Yay! Sounds like your on your way!!!