June 2012

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Let's start a group for those having surgeries next month! It's hard to believe the date is almost here!! Nerves hitting yet? I'm more afraid of failing later then the surgery itself ATM. I'm also nervous about the 3 weeks liquid diet post-op! Anyone else?

[aBetterRay 17]

Let's start a group for those having surgeries next month! It's hard to believe the date is almost here!! Nerves hitting yet? I'm more afraid of failing later then the surgery itself ATM. I'm also nervous about the 3 weeks liquid diet post-op! Anyone else?

Hey there. I'm just 5 days into my liquid diet, and my first post-op isn't for another 3 days. The doctor and papers said my liquid diet would be the first week, but I'm sure that will be reevaluated at my post-op. My first day was the worst. I've calmed down and gotten into the swing, but my mind looks forward to the next level of food intake. I am spending time researching possibilities for my future options, including foods, preparations, and nutritional requirements. BUT, because of the pre-purchasing of recommended Vitamins fiasco, I'm not buying anything new for my pantry until I am officially given the go ahead from the doc.

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Ray??

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Haha I'm sooo slow!! I'm glad your surgery went well and things are moving forward. 4 days to go for me and I'm getting a little nervous but not extremely so- not yet! Love that picture of you- it's a classic!

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Oh what Vitamin fiasco? Do tell? My dr. The other one with Boone and Higa told me I would have 1 week clear liquid diet and then 2 weeks full liquid before I get to move to puréed foods. I'm thinking those are going to be three long weeks! But I had no liquid diet pre-op but I chose to be careful and have lost almost 9 pounds in the past week. I've bought some Vitamins from Bariatric Advantage (figured they would be guaranteed to work with pouch) and Protein stuff. I've foundy dr less then forthcoming on what to eat etc after surgery so have been using this forum and other sites to figure out what to expect.

[aBetterRay 17]

Hey there. Finally figuring out this AP. the Vitamin thing was: only get calcium citrate, but I couldn't find in chewable. Then I was told the tablet form was ok, do I got 2 bottles on Calcium citrate tablets, only to find that the tablets should NOT be used, and the liquid or chewable ( if found) should be used.

From that point on, I decided not to buy anything in advance, and only wait until I was approved to take specific Vitamins After the surgery, then and only then, get the exact specifics on what to buy.

Anyway, I'm not to vitamins yet, so I'm in a holding pattern. Plenty of time to research food, vitamins, etc. I find no need to get things in advance, but to take each approved change as it comes. Much less to worry about, now I just focus on today.

I hope that helps.

[fluffylady 27]

I've looked everywhere for the calcium citrate in chewable or liquid. Could not find it. I bought the tablets and a pill crusher. Is that bad?

[Ellie_Grace 271]

I don't know but you can buy the chewables online- for example Bariatric Advantage has them- not tried them yet but I own them. Haha

[eglean2 24]

Walmart has liquid. Brand is welless. Calcium that is

[bellepink77 44]

Puritans pride has chewables. I've gotten all of my Vitamins thru them: a Gummy Multivitamin plus Fiber. B12 sublingual calcium citrate chewable 3month supply for all of them for $40.... can't beat that

[aBetterRay 17]

Are you getting the Twinlab Calcium wafers 120 count? How many Mcg calcium citrate are you recommended daily? My doctor suggested 1500 Mcg daily.

[bellepink77 44]

Yes. My Dr said the same thing but I'm a dairy lover. Once I'm cleared ill be eating yogurt cottage cheese and drinking milk like I always have. Plus ill make all of my Protein Shakes with milk

[Beachbum 70]

Surgery will be June 21 - tomorrow!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Good luck for tomorrow

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Good luck! Hoping for a smooth surgery and swift healing! Be patient with yourself but start walking the day of surgery - it helps