Alright, I am having my lap band to gastric sleeve revision on November 20th. I would love if those that have already had the revision or the gastric sleeve to help me out.

What do I need to do/purchase in order to be fully prepared?

What Vitamins do I need?

What Protein shakes/powders, etc?

What items should I take to the hospital?

What other advice would you give me?

What did you wish someone had told you before you had surgery?

Any and all help, opinions, and advice are welcomed.

I was sleeved one week ago today. I know every doctors requirements are different but I need to take A daily multivitamin, 1200 mg calcium citrate, vitamin D3 and vitamin B 12.

Everything is either liquid or chewable. They told me no more softgels, ever again. I started with all the vitamins after I got home... Didn't need to bring anything to the hospital.

Something I wish I would have known prior to surgery? 1) pain meds were only necessary for 24 hours and 2) One week postop, and I feel completely back to normal :-)

Good luck!!

I was sleeved one week ago today. I know every doctors requirements are different but I need to take A daily multivitamin, 1200 mg calcium citrate, Vitamin D3 and vitamin B 12.

Everything is either liquid or chewable. They told me no more softgels, ever again. I started with all the Vitamins after I got home... Didn't need to bring anything to the hospital.

Something I wish I would have known prior to surgery? 1) pain meds were only necessary for 24 hours and 2) One week postop, and I feel completely back to normal :-)

Good luck!!

Thank you so much for the reply. Lots of great info!!

What did you do for your pre-op diet?

And good luck to you!!!

Edited October 26, 201510 yr by Fatty McFatster

I had a two-week liver reduction diet which was pretty much no carbs and high protein. Then two days of clear liquids which was pure torture :-)

To me, that was the hardest part.... Those two days.

What did you wish someone had told you before you had surgery?

I'm unable to give any advice about sleeve surgery, but have a great need to say that your final question is the wisest of all. It tells me you'll be a champion.

I had a two-week liver reduction diet which was pretty much no carbs and high Protein. Then two days of clear liquids which was pure torture :-)

To me, that was the hardest part.... Those two days.

@@Fatty McFatster, it's easy to say, but true: You can do anything for two days.

Best wishes to you.

I had a two-week liver reduction diet which was pretty much no carbs and high Protein. Then two days of clear liquids which was pure torture :-)

To me, that was the hardest part.... Those two days.

I will be on a 2-week liquid diet. Still trying to decide which protein powders to go with.

What did you wish someone had told you before you had surgery?

I'm unable to give any advice about sleeve surgery, but have a great need to say that your final question is the wisest of all. It tells me you'll be a champion.

>I had a two-week liver reduction diet which was pretty much no carbs and high protein. Then two days of clear liquids which was pure torture :-)

To me, that was the hardest part.... Those two days.

@@Fatty McFatster, it's easy to say, but true: You can do anything for two days.

Best wishes to you.

Thank you. That is very kind of you to say!!

• chap stick for dry mouth
• a pair of comfortable shorts to get rid of the hospital gown so that you walk without being an exhibitionist.

slip on shoes (slippers), try not to get anything of the flip flops. Won't help with walking. keep a pillow in the car that will get you home. Helps incisions with bumps on the road. Mouth wash, tooth paste, tooth brush. Sometimes is not included in care package or are flimsy. an extra pair of under garments a very loose pull over shirt, replace the gown. bottle of sugar free Water Enhancer or pkg. of crystal light. You won't be able to drink anything after surgery until you are cleared the next day, but, man, flavored water tastes good. The sooner you get up and walk, the better you will feel the next day. Sip your drinks

• chap stick for dry mouth
• a pair of comfortable shorts to get rid of the hospital gown so that you walk without being an exhibitionist.
• slip on shoes (slippers), try not to get anything of the flip flops. Won't help with walking.
• keep a pillow in the car that will get you home. Helps incisions with bumps on the road.
• Mouth wash, tooth paste, tooth brush. Sometimes is not included in care package or are flimsy.
• an extra pair of under garments
• a very loose pull over shirt, replace the gown.
• bottle of sugar free Water Enhancer or pkg. of crystal light. You won't be able to drink anything after surgery until you are cleared the next day, but, man, flavored water tastes good.
• The sooner you get up and walk, the better you will feel the next day.
• Sip your drinks

wow!! Lots of great advice!! Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out. You don't know how much I appreciate it!!!

Alright, I am having my lap band to gastric sleeve revision on November 20th. I would love if those that have already had the revision or the gastric sleeve to help me out.

What do I need to do/purchase in order to be fully prepared?

What Vitamins do I need?

What Protein shakes/powders, etc?

What items should I take to the hospital?

What other advice would you give me?

What did you wish someone had told you before you had surgery?

Any and all help, opinions, and advice are welcomed.

Hi Fatty, what made you take the step band to sleeve? I had my band out in May 2015 and I am gaining weight like crazy but I just can't make my mind up to go the surgery route again.

Alright, I am having my lap band to gastric sleeve revision on November 20th. I would love if those that have already had the revision or the gastric sleeve to help me out.

What do I need to do/purchase in order to be fully prepared?

What Vitamins do I need?

What Protein shakes/powders, etc?

What items should I take to the hospital?

What other advice would you give me?

What did you wish someone had told you before you had surgery?

Any and all help, opinions, and advice are welcomed.

Hi Fatty, what made you take the step band to sleeve? I had my band out in May 2015 and I am gaining weight like crazy but I just can't make my mind up to go the surgery route again.

Gaining weight like crazy (due to complications with the band forcing it to be emptied) is exactly the reason I am having the band to sleeve revision surgery. I know that I can't do it alone (or I wouldn't have gained back so much weight), so having the sleeve as a tool to help me is the best option to meet my weight loss goals.

Surgery isn't for everyone, but it is definitely something to consider.

Good luck to you no matter what route you take!

This is a great package if vitamin supplements with Vitamin B13 nasal spray my surgeon highly recommend and best of all, it was covered through my health insurance( just $25 a month!!) Hope this helps you out!!

These are great questions for those of us who are getting the procedure done. Thanks for asking!!!

Alright, I am having my lap band to gastric sleeve revision on November 20th. I would love if those that have already had the revision or the gastric sleeve to help me out.

What do I need to do/purchase in order to be fully prepared?

What Vitamins do I need?

What Protein shakes/powders, etc?

What items should I take to the hospital?

What other advice would you give me?

What did you wish someone had told you before you had surgery?

Any and all help, opinions, and advice are welcomed.

I'm six days out, and the best piece of advice I can give you is to have people around you who will really help support you. My husband is a god among men who is my rock. I could not do this without him, and he has been amazing. I have several friends who have been through this and are checking up on me as well, cheering me on.

Good luck to you. You can do this.

Heather

Alright, I am having my lap band to gastric sleeve revision on November 20th. I would love if those that have already had the revision or the gastric sleeve to help me out.

What do I need to do/purchase in order to be fully prepared?

What Vitamins do I need?

What Protein shakes/powders, etc?

What items should I take to the hospital?

What other advice would you give me?

What did you wish someone had told you before you had surgery?

Any and all help, opinions, and advice are welcomed.

I now have my vitamins and protein powders.

Vitamins:

• Opurity Bypass & Sleeve Optimized chewable
• Opurity Calcium Citrate chewable.

Protein Powders:

• nectar Natural sample bag (Natural chocolate, Fruit Punch, Orange, Peach, Strawberries & Cream, and Vanilla)
• Nectar sample bag (Roadside Lemonade, strawberry Kiwi, Chocolate Truffle, Double Stuffed Cookie, Caribbean Cooler, Fuzzy Navel, Strawberry Mousse, vanilla Bean Torte, Twisted Cherry, and Crystal Sky)
• unjury (Chocolate Splendor, Vanilla, Strawberry Sorbet, Unflavored, and chicken Soup)

This is really helpful! I'm getting my band out 2/2/6 and getting the sleeve (all in one if possible).

I'm scouring the internets for a good, chewable Multivitamin. Mostly Amazon. Having some trouble finding one that sounds like it will be good. I was told NO GUMMIES (which is what I'd been taking). Soooo. Any suggestions from you lot? I know they sell some at the doctor's office, but they are a bit pricey, so looking at other options.

This is really helpful! I'm getting my band out 2/2/6 and getting the sleeve (all in one if possible).

I'm scouring the internets for a good, chewable multivitamin. Mostly Amazon. Having some trouble finding one that sounds like it will be good. I was told NO GUMMIES (which is what I'd been taking). Soooo. Any suggestions from you lot? I know they sell some at the doctor's office, but they are a bit pricey, so looking at other options.

Iam..hope you are doing well after surgery!!! My biggest bit of advice right now is, walk. I was walking a lot when I got home.

Getting the liquids was hard but give it a good try. I take flintstone complete kids chewables and a genetic calcium chew. After about 6 wks I have added in b12 sublingual drops.

The food is better. I try to eat Soup whenever possible and purée whatever I fix for dinner for the family.

I am so ready for soft foods and real food!!!!! I went back to work after 3 weeks. I work in a hospital and the demand is high.

I am so glad I had the surgery!!!!! I'm 25 lbs down and feel great!!!! I haven't had any reflux since surgery and I am so happy!!! Good luck on your journey and keep me posted!!!

Loulou