So.....I got my approval for surgery after 3 days submission from my physician! Pretty awesome right?! Well now I'm getting nervous and excited all at the same time because this is becoming more "real" to me, and 1/12/15 will be here in no time. All of that nutritional counseling, and talks have went out the door because I am panicking! YIKES! What should I order to make sure my protein is in stock for after surgery? I've heard the Unjury is good and have some samples I'll be trying, but how much of it do I realistically need? I have to do a liquid diet for two weeks and was told I can use regular broth, and of course the unjury, but I'm worried I'll get tired of it quickly. Any other suggestions?

I swear someone needs to make a bariatric sugery book from their experience with all kinds of recipies for the post surgery process! If there is one then please feel free to direct my attention to it. One can only drink so many shakes and we need to get in 75+ grams of protein!

One last concern....the V word! VITAMINS, some folks say Flintstone vitamins twice a day are okay and satisfy your multivitamin need. Is this true? What kind of calcium vitamins should I try, what about B-12 vitamins or shots? Help this newbie out please!

That so funny...guess i should have looked a bit harder. I just posted pretty much the same thing. Wonderful answers were received. My surgeon's office does what they call bariatric bootcamp where you receive what they call the bariatric bible going over everything. Rumor has it, it's a pretty thick book. Looking forward to getting that.

My doctor gives out a small packet at the seminar, then at the first appointment with the surgeon you receive a handbook. It's a loose leaf note book about 2 inches thick.

Edited January 1, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl