I am having my surgery on 3/2/17 and I am excited and nervous. Just want to live a healthy lifestyle.Any suggestions please share. Going to order patch Vitamins. Anyone use these and if so what is your take on them?

Hi LuAnn! I'm in NJ also. I had gastric bypass in 2015, but I can give you a little advice. If you're going to be in the hospital more than one night, bring dry shampoo. I had to stay three nights and couldn't shower, so I wish I had mine! Bring Gas-x strips with you. I never had a problem drinking water before surgery but it was harder after, so I drank vitamin zero. Water just didn't appeal to me. And I haven't tried that brand of vitamins. Over the last year and a half I've tried a variety of multis, all chewable, bariatric geared, in the beginning. Now I'm able to take pills. I prefer the chewy kind.


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I have not used anything yet, but my surgery is March 2nd also! I am also nervous and excited. Best wishes to you and a speedy recovery.

Good Luck LuAnn I'm having my surgery on March 9,2017 at Clara Maas with Dr. Gohil.


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I just had my sleeve done at Clara Mass on 2/13. I am actually very happy with the treatment I received there. 9 of us were sleeved that day. The hospital staff took very good care of all of us. I received follow up calls from the Hospital to make sure I was doing well. Although I don't think Clara Mass is where I would go for other surgeries, I definitely recommend their bariatric department.

I'm scheduled for 3/2/17 as well, I use to wear Thrive DFT label. They were vitamins that lasted all day long. They were awesome. They also have vitamins and protein shakes that I love too.


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2 DAYS AND COUNTING....LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS AND MY NEW LIFESTYLE OF HEALTHY EATING HABITS...

Hi Luann,

Me too! I arrive to the hospital at 6 am on the 2nd for surgery at 8:30 am. I am so ready, excited and nervous. So many emotions.