Top 10 Bariatric Post Op Mistakes

[*Lexie* 1,486]

Received this article from my surgeon and wanted to share it. I definitely need to work on drinking more Water.

http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/03/02/top-10-bariatric-post-op-mistakes/

[lexiemustang 268]

That was an AWESOME article, thanks for sharing!

Side note - nice user name

[ProjectMe 909]

@@*Lexie* Thank you so much for sharing! I printed the article and will place it on my dresser and desk at work.

[Elode 8,093]

Thanks for sharing.

[Christadi 16]

Thanks for sharing, surgery in two days, so it's good to know what to watch out for as I go forward!

[WL WARRIOR 692]

Great article! I downloaded the HIIT app and plan on using it to accelerate my exercise routine along with the BJ Gaddour 10 minute Torcher Video (mentioned in the article).

Although I'm not a fan of torturous exercise, 10 minutes won't kill me. I haven't started strength training yet, but it seems like this may play a part in keeping the weight off in the long run.

Anyone else find benefits in using HIIT (10 minute interval strength training)? I do enjoy my hour walk everyday, but I don't think it does much to tone. And after losing over 100 pounds, some of my body parts look deflated. My biggest exercise failures in the past have been taking on routines I really do not enjoy.

One more thing, I was surprised that the article did not mention smoking. I know countless post op patients that go back to smoking daily a few months after surgery.

[Rovobay 920]

Very informative (takes long sip of water)... Thanks for the share

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

Thank you for this. I saved the link and pasted it into a private FB support group I am a part of. There are several women I work with who don't take Vitamins, and don't believe they need to, it's just a way to sell bariatric Vitamins, and milk more money out of the patient. I am a FIRM believer in vitamins and Water. Always have been, and even more so now. I sure hope my peeps read it. and go out and get their vitamins.

Edited March 15, 2015 by wannaBthinsoon

[katkinsmu 27]

Thank you for the share. I am a afraid of number 10. But I am hoping if I can get into good healthy habits and have a good support groups then things will be good!

[WL WARRIOR 692]

I was a little weary about buying Vitamins from my bariatric center. Like wannaBthinsoon mentioned, I thought they were just trying to make more money off of me. After I did some research and experienced some trial and error with other brands, I decided to give their Vitamin a try. I'm glad I did because I feel great now and my blood work is in a healthy range at five months post op. Also, I haven't had any hair loss.

The Vitamin is a one a day capsule or chewable formulated by the University of Missouri Bariatric center. One capsule contains all the required supplement needs for sleeve, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch patients. It also has added nutrients like Biotin to prevent Hair loss. It's called "Bariatric One-a-Day" and you can find it at

www.procarenow.com. A 90 day supply is $34.99.

I don't make money promoting this vitamin. I just wanted to help others out who are trying to find a reliable bariatric vitamin. There really isn't much of an excuse to not take your Vitamins when all you need is one daily.

[ProjectMe 909]

@@WL WARRIOR Do you still need to take Calcium separately from the one-a-day Vitamin you mentioned?

[WL WARRIOR 692]

Yes, I forgot about calcium citrate. It is not included because it interferes with the Iron in the bariatric one-a-day. You are suppose to take your calcium citrate a few hours before or after the one-a-day bariatric Vitamin. My recent blood work showed that my Calcium levels were above normal range, so I haven't actually started taking calcium citrate supplements yet. My bariatric doctor recommended adding it eventually to be on the safe side. Calcium supplementation is recommended for everyone, even if you never had surgery. So, I know it is important.

I am having trouble finding the high dose calcium citrate for under $10. Like most people, I'm on a budget and I already spend more than enough on Protein powder.

[ProjectMe 909]

@@WL WARRIOR Thx for the response. I currently take a chewable calcium citrate twice a day (from Vitamin shoppe) & 2 Flinstones Multivitamins. My next Dr's appt isn't until the end of April. But I'm hoping my bloodwork makes it unnecessary to continue with all the Calcium. It's tedious trying to time all these Vitamins throughout the day!

[*Lexie* 1,486]

My doctor doesn't require special bariatric Vitamins. I take a generic brand from Target/Walmart and my blood work came back in great shape.

I'm drinking a big glass of Water as I type this because I am really bad about getting my daily dose of Water.

[duffslove 6]

that's a great article! Thanks for sharing it