Hi all!

I'm going in on the 4/9 to set my date for revision to RNY.

There may not be a surgery, after all this work, if I can't resolve the financial issues around it.

Protein. How many tubs will I need to buy in the medium run? And what could be the cost. I'm thinking powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury (get my samples tomorrow).

The pre-op Vitamins, Calcium Citrate and chewable multi are expensive when added to the script list I'm on already.

WHAT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO pills AND PROTEIN AM I LOOKING AT??!! I'm frightened that I'll be putting the surgery off forever, not knowing my RNY related budget.

Can you help me? I'm feeling very frightened and doomed, and I don't want to feel this way if I don't need to. Just need to realistically know the budget.

Let me look. Did you see the number for the vitamin?

Edited April 8, 201511 yr by kyrickchick64

Hi there, you mentioned you were on a lot of prescriptions already. Depending on what those are for you may be off of a lot of them either right after or shortly after surgery. The list of my prescriptions was very very long pre surgery. Now I take two prescriptions, that is all!

I was able to get off of all reflux/heart burn medication, cholesterol medication, high blood pressure medication, diabetes medication and even one of my two migraine prevention medications. I am actually ahead now in terms of costs as it relates to prescriptions. I buy my vitamins from Costco for the most part and on some I wait for the buy one get one deals at Walgreens.

I do the same with my protein drinks which are ready made. They are called premier protein and you can get them at Costco 2 cases for the price of 1. You just have to watch for them to go on sale and then stock up.

Also my food bill went down drastically so it all evens out in the end. Take a deep breath and try to to let anxiety get the best of you.

Good luck and keep us posted on your journey!

--- I'm on alot of psychology meds, don't think they'll go away due to RNY. / My husband, who does all the cooking, doesn't seem to think we'll save enough to make a difference. IDK. / I'm trying to keep my cool, but the unknown always worries me. I'm sure I'll be better tomorrow. Thanks!

Let me look. Did you see the number for the vitamin?

---yep, Thank you, but it's probably too late to call today.

12-Pack Quest Protein Bars

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-quest-protein-bars-1?utm_source=uu3288181&utm_campaign=UserReferral_ma

That might still be open. You'll need your doctor's prescription but it's good to know if it's covered

Quest Nutrition Protein Powder; 2lb.

http://gr.pn/1E7cWcM

You can also get it on sale at the Vitamin shoppe as well every once in a while.

I'm going to agree with the savings on food. Unless you only eat 1/4-1/2 cup of food 2-3 times a day now you will definitely save.

Also, I would agree on the not stocking up on Protein powders. There's no knowing what your new tummy will like/tolerate after surgery.

My Nut did the cost per day to get every Vitamin you need per day through Bariatric Advantage. The Advanced Multivitamin chewable (2/day)or the ultra multi (3/day) and 3 of the 500 mg Calcium chewy bites is less than $4.00/day. I don't know your current food vices, Starbucks was mine, but that's less than I was spending there.

Good luck!

Thanks everybody, it's so nice to know so many of you want to help! I saw my LPN and NUT yesterday, my surgeon only requires one day of full liquids, any kind of clear, the day before surgery. And the NUT showed me three protein choices that her ppl got from Wal-Mart that if you don't like it you can return it for a full refund. Now that's cool! I lost 10% of my body weight. My nutritional panel was "perfect". I see the surgeon in two weeks. He expects more weight loss, NO gain. Sounds ok. So, I'll know in 2 weeks when my date is. But man, I hate this wait.

Hey the name of the vitamin provider I use is Procare the number is 8558281488. Tell them you got the number from a customer. I believe everyones co pay is different but mine was 25.00.

Thanks for information ???? I just called and they were super nice and helpful ???? sounds like a perfect setup.. My Dr hasn't heard of them so I'll be able to share with them ????

Glad to help. It really is way cheaper than even the otc and they are specialized for bariatric

Glad to help. It really is way cheaper than even the otc and they are specialized for bariatric

I'm shocked my Dr doesn't know of this!!! I'm waiting on the email from them to get process going.. So wish me luck that it's easy lol ????

Keep up the great work. Don't sweat the small stuff (and it's all small stuff) stressing yourself out will only throw you into the arms of the our demon lover junk food. Lol we are here to help you a and if you really want it you can do it. I had my surgery March 2nd And I am down 55 lbs from the first day I walked in the dr office 8 months ago after jumping hoops and going thru the 2nd worst year of my life. I lost 25 on my own and the rest since my surgery. If I can do it anyone can. I don't wanna die fat sad and miserable. I know your situation isn't ideal but my new motto is you have to but the air mask on you before you can help anyone else. Like they tell you on airplanes where cabin pressure drops. Your no good to anyone dead or incapacitated. If your having a hard time moving kick you feet while sitting. Lift your arms in the air with cans of beans just to get a little muscle tone. I've got another 130 lbs to go so I'm far from where I want /need to be but I'm not going down without a fight. Good luck and feel free to contact me if you need a pep talk.

First I would like to say that you came to the right forum for help, take a deep breath you got this , congrats on your choice to being healthy and I agree with the above statements your current medications you will either decrease that bill or those illness will disappear after you have the surgery. There are alternatives to those expensive Vitamins that you are referring to and when I first started i paid over $200.00 the first month and stock up on unjury and didnt even use it because my taste buds change after surgery resulting with me seeking out alternatives Protein, and I love premiere Protein shakes that you can by at Sams Club , cosco and other venders. Do not stock up on protein shakes because your taste buds will change. Good luck you got this and get us posted.

I love bariatricpal, been involved for years! You all are so interesting, informative and caring! As for getting off meds as a result of weight loss, I doubt I will because they're for psychiatric issues. Unless someone has heard of that happening with psych meds. I'm also on quite a few meds for insomnia. Will wks affect that?

My NUT said the Protein powder @ Wal-Mart is 20.00 a tub, for one of 'em. The fact that they let you return it helps alot! How much is whey Protein Powder, not isolate, cost @ Sam's?

People say not to stock up cuz my taste buds will change. But I have yet to try one! It's all post op for me and my protein. Would that advice still apply?

Well cutting out a meal a day just because you can and not because you're doctor wants you to before surgery can't hurt. If you go to a vitamin shoppe or other vitamin supplement place you can buy individual packs on some of the protein shakes too see which ones you like. It can't hurt to get some fat of your liver. My doctor had me on a liquid protein diet for 30 days to cleanse and lower the fat in my liver. It also REALLY tests your commitment lol. Your taste buds do change. I used to be a coffee fanatic at least 4 cups a day. Now I can't even drink one. I don't like the taste anymore(I'm actually sad about that.) Don't just do the minimum, push yourself. And yes I think it will help you get off your sleeping meds at least somewhat. I sleep so much better without sugar and yes my old friend coffee in my system and since I was on the verge of sleep apnea is helped there too. I feel better every day. It's been a rough month or so much Ive really turned the corner I think.