Was everyone put on liquids only prior to surgery for 2 wks? What was the pre surg diet? Also, I am seeing conflicting info on how and if one can swallow meds after surgery. Thanks, in advance!

I was put on a two week pre-op diet..for the first 11 days I had shakes for Breakfast and lunch and then a lean meat and salad for dinner. The last 3 days I could only have Clear Liquids. I had my surgery April 7th, and I'm able to swallow pills just fine.

We all had different surgeons and different eating plans. We were on shakes and food prior to surgery, then liquids the last 2 days. Medicines have not been a problem, except I have use an awesome liquid Vitamin as I don't plan to try and swallow the big chalky Multivitamin again ever. Some meds should not be crushed. Check with your surgeon.

Thanks, Jen and Linda!!

We all had different surgeons and different eating plans. We were on shakes and food prior to surgery, then liquids the last 2 days. Medicines have not been a problem, except I have use an awesome liquid vitamin as I don't plan to try and swallow the big chalky multivitamin again ever. Some meds should not be crushed. Check with your surgeon.

Which liquid vitamin do you use Linda? My NUt gave a sample one and it's a big dose each day plus tastes terrible.

We all had different surgeons and different eating plans. We were on shakes and food prior to surgery, then liquids the last 2 days. Medicines have not been a problem, except I have use an awesome liquid Vitamin as I don't plan to try and swallow the big chalky multivitamin again ever. Some meds should not be crushed. Check with your surgeon.

Which liquid vitamin do you use Linda? My NUt gave a sample one and it's a big dose each day plus tastes terrible.

I have a compound pharmacy near me and went looking there because someone had recommended their great liquid vitamin (before I ever thought about surgery). The pharmacist recommended this highly, Source of Life Liquid Gold. It comes in a large bottle and has lasted 4 months. Cost is about $50. I absolutely love the taste. I wrote down the ingredients and the ingredients in Bariatric Advantage I had bought,and the liquid had more of everything!! Just had my 3 month lab work not long ago, and lab work was great. You can buy this vitamin online, I researched it, maybe Amazon.

Thank you SO much! I just ordered some. It's only 41.59 at Vitacost.com right now.

Good, I am ordering from your site. It was $52.95 plus tax at pharmacy. 2 T. a day but worth it. I cannot do those chalky big vitamins! Thanks!

BTW I got the one in the white bottle. I doubt that it matters though.

There seem to be some different color notatons, but I ordered the one called "Gold" and it looked good. Hope the 'tropical' flavor isn't too coconut-tasting! Do you just add it to water? Or drink it straight? I'm using a chewable vitamin now, and like it fine (Trader Joe's I think) but wanted a liquid one for post op so i'm not tempted to blow it off. Thanks again.

That is the one. It has no coconut taste. I love the taste and just use a tablespoon. You could mix it with something if you did not like it, such as Crystal Light. Great price, I appreciate your research!