I have a date for oct 10th!!! Yayyy!!! I've been taking vitamins like a multi, d3, biotin, b12 and fish oil for about 6 months now. I want to supplement as efficient as possible to minimize deficiencies poet op. Anything I'm missing? What did you take before surgery? And did it help minimize hair loss/dry skin/etc?

Routine bloodwork should alert you to any issues both pre and post op. I was taking a multi, B12, Calcium, D3 and Iron. My 6 month labs showed high calcium and iron so I've discontinued those. I also cut my D3 and B12 to 3 days a week. I will recheck bloodwork , which includes full vitamin/mineral assays, at 1 year post and go from there....

I never took anything specifically for hair like Biotin. There were such mixed reviews whether it actually helped. Protein, however is very important, and I always made sure I got at least 60g every day. At almost 9 months out I've had no hair loss. In fact, my hair and nails grow faster now than preop.....just better overall nutrition I guess.

For skin, again, I think it's overall nutrition. I live in a super dry climate, so I,ve always used body lotions. Postop I switched to a DMAE and collagen lotion to help with firming. The loose skin on my neck, face, arms and tummy have tightened up very well. (My boobs and butt are another story )

Thank you for that feedback! Wishing you continued success

The only thing on my list from doc that's not on your is calcium citrate...I'm supposed to do 1,000 mg daily.

Okay I'll pick that up. Do they all need to be liquid? Or is chewable okay for immediately after?