Hey guys! I’m having surgery in two weeks!! Looking for anyone have surgery in April that would want to maybe chat and keep in touch or share suggestions. I have my pre op and post op diets but would love to know what kind of recipes you all are planning to try or what protein supplements everyone is planning to have. Also anyone have to drink Gatorade right before surgery? I thought that was wierd.

anyone know what vitamins we should have after surgery?? I’ve been waiting to hear back from my nutritionist because I don’t meet with her till after surgery but I want to know ahead of time so I can start buying some.

thanks!

I am in Lexington Ky. Again my date is for April 4 and I would love to know where all of you all are that's having theirs so close to mine.

I am in Lexington Ky. Again my date is for April 4 and I would love to know where all of you all are that's having theirs so close to mine.

I live in Dayton, Ohio

7 minutes ago, Matt1970 said:

I live in Dayton, Ohio

Hey Neighbor!!

7 hours ago, brookeville777 said:

chicken broth Protein?!?!? Mmmmmm. Please tell me more. That sounds delicious.

My nutritionist recommended Bone Broth soup. I bought Pacific Foods Chicken Bone broth it has 9 grams of protein and I am adding flavor free isopure if I need more protein. My liquid diet of premiere protein, bone broth and water starts tomorrow. My surgery is April 5th. I know this is getting real because my hospital called and asked for my copay.

Brookeville777 I'm in central Ohio, actually Mount Vernon, 14miles from Ohio's Geographic Center which is the town of Centerburg.

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I usually love broth, but the beef broth I bought and I believe it's bone broth is too salty. I can't tolerate it.

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8 minutes ago, johnsons13 said:

I usually love broth, but the beef broth I bought and I believe it's bone broth is too salty. I can't tolerate it.

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maybe water it down a little. I found the chicken brith less strong.

maybe Water it down a little. I found the chicken brith less strong.

I'm getting my husband to pick up a different brand. I'll use what I have leftover in cooking their food. Maybe they won't notice. Lol

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I don't have a surgery date yet, but have been trying different liquid things.

I really like the chicken broth/soup from Unjury. It has 20 grams of protein. Unjury also has pea protein that I like added to soups. For some reason unflavored whey protein adds a strange aftertaste/texture to soups that is just disgusting to me.

Everyone has different opinions, those are just my few favorites. I would also like to hear other people's ideas.

No matter what, find a vitamin routine that works for you and remember not to take calcium and iron at the same time. Supplements for life are important; vitamin/mineral deficiencies can be serious. I am a nurse and have seen all sorts of bad stuff happen to bariatric patients that don't take thier vitamins.

Don't let it be you!

I don't have a surgery date yet, but have been trying different liquid things.
I really like the chicken broth/soup from Unjury. It has 20 grams of Protein. Unjury also has pea protein that I like added to Soups. For some reason unflavored whey protein adds a strange aftertaste/texture to soups that is just disgusting to me.
Everyone has different opinions, those are just my few favorites. I would also like to hear other people's ideas.
No matter what, find a Vitamin routine that works for you and remember not to take Calcium and Iron at the same time. supplements for life are important; vitamin/mineral deficiencies can be serious. I am a nurse and have seen all sorts of bad stuff happen to bariatric patients that don't take thier Vitamins.
Don't let it be you!

What happens mixing calcium and iron?

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Calcium can block the absorption of iron.

Calcium blocks iron absorption.

Vitamin c helps iron absorption.

Just make sure you take calcium supplements separate from your multivitamin.

Opurity/Unjury has calcium supplements and vitamins that are meant for bariatric patients. I realize this is the second time I am recommending Unjury, I don't work for them or anything. I just find it easier to place 1 online order for all my stuff instead of going to a bunch of stores.

I took care of a young man who didn't take his calcium after gastric bypass and his teeth started deteriorating. He was sweet, I felt bad for him.

My surgery is the 4th of April. I’m so excited and nervous and can’t wait til it’s done and I’m healing. I’m so very excited! ?

Brookeville777 I'm in central Ohio, actually Mount Vernon, 14miles from Ohio's Geographic Center which is the town of Centerburg.
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If I'm not mistaking. I'm thinking its about an hour from Columbus. My husband and I moved from Columbus to here in 2015. We lived there for 8 years. You live in a small town that Columbus people call "Country". Lol. It's a small world. Very nice to meet you.

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My surgery is the 4th of April. I’m so excited and nervous and can’t wait til it’s done and I’m healing. I’m so very excited! [emoji16]

Me too! Where are you located?

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