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erica_ozzy73    241

erica_ozzy73
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I started at the gym post 2 weeks. Walking and light weights, free squats and using bands. He nurse just said to take it easy and don't lift heavy.

Tablets I started taking day 2 post op and have had no problems with taking my whole 2 Multivitamins a day lol..

just listen to your body everyone is different here.

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Alexis99    67

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Again guys I was cleared to workout at my 2 week check up, I wouldn't workout if I wasn't cleared. They just told me to start of light and take my time. As far as Vitamins I'm taking them already I just don't like them, the Calcium is liquid and gross and so is the B12. I do have my meal plan and she said as time progresses she will up my intake do to the fact I work hard in the gym.

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My NUT likes optisource. It's a chewable that you take 4 times/day. Everything you need is in there. I'm using that until I get sick of using chewables and cleared to start regular pills.

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How is the taste? TIA

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Butterflight    49

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Again guys I was cleared to workout at my 2 week check up, I wouldn't workout if I wasn't cleared. They just told me to start of light and take my time. As far as Vitamins I'm taking them already I just don't like them, the Calcium is liquid and gross and so is the B12. I do have my meal plan and she said as time progresses she will up my intake do to the fact I work hard in the gym.

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My NUT likes optisource. It's a chewable that you take 4 times/day. Everything you need is in there. I'm using that until I get sick of using chewables and cleared to start regular pills.

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How is the taste? TIA

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Not bad. It's a chalky orange flavor. It doesn't linger too long after chewing it. I like the fact that I only have to deal with one bottle even though it is 4 times throughout the day. You can get it at Walgreens (check their website to see which store has it in stock) and also Amazon. The pharmacists told me today that a lot of insurance companies cover them with a Rx for your doc.

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Losho    9

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Just listen to ur body! It knows what it needs?! Also I got a call to set up my surgery date on December 28th 2016. BUT I STILL HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE RESULTS FROM THE PHYLORI BACTERIA. I hope this time it's all gone?! ANY ONE HAD ANY TRUOBLE WITH PHYLORI BACTERIA?

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tmayhan2001    20

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Which procedure did you have sleeve or by pass? Have you tried the Patches? I am in the process of deciding on which one I see my doctor on the 20th of this month excited.

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tgonzalez14    2

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I think you should speak to your nutritionist or doctor. I had the sleeve surgery 12/8/2016. I feel great and actually can eat everything fish, shrimp, salmon, beef, pork and brown rice. Lost approximately 35 pounds and feeling great. First 3 weeks I was told not to left nor more than 10 pounds. I actually went on my 3 week post op visit with doctor visit and I was told not to left up anything heavier than 10 pounds for 3 more weeks. I was also informed that I could only do strength training like ropes, elliptical and treadmill but no weights. Sorry be careful and don't rush to lifting.

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ekfallon    8

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Again guys I was cleared to workout at my 2 week check up, I wouldn't workout if I wasn't cleared. They just told me to start of light and take my time. As far as Vitamins I'm taking them already I just don't like them, the Calcium is liquid and gross and so is the B12. I do have my meal plan and she said as time progresses she will up my intake do to the fact I work hard in the gym.

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My NUT likes optisource. It's a chewable that you take 4 times/day. Everything you need is in there. I'm using that until I get sick of using chewables and cleared to start regular pills.

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Im using the same....makes it o much easier.

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Mz.Vickie    6

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My doc told me I can start walking after week 2. But I'm still in the hospital right now and I'm getting almost 5,000 steps just walking the hallways and getting this gas out. My surgery date was 1/5/17

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Mz.Vickie    6

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Again guys I was cleared to workout at my 2 week check up, I wouldn't workout if I wasn't cleared. They just told me to start of light and take my time. As far as Vitamins I'm taking them already I just don't like them, the Calcium is liquid and gross and so is the B12. I do have my meal plan and she said as time progresses she will up my intake do to the fact I work hard in the gym.

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Have you tried the Citrate Vitamin D and calcium chews? The are good. I also ordered Vitamin Patches that stick on your body. They arrive sold on this website and http://www.patchmd.com/

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#thebestofme    118

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I am 6 months post op and have used PatchMD from the start. The Multi and B12. I just had my first blood work completed and everything was normal. It's a small patch you put on your body everyday it's much easier than swallowing pills on a daily basis.

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