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Supplements beforehand?

Hello everyone! I’m just wondering if anyone started taking supplants and vitamins like at the very beginning stages? I have my first appointment scheduled with the surgeon but I was wondering if I should get a jump start on them now? I don’t know if it would be beneficial or help me out any. :)
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There's really no need to until you are advised by the program. Plus shakes get old fast, you want to wait long as possible. Good Luck in your process.

Yes, I started taking vitamins, biotin, calcium / magnesium / potassium supplements. I believe putting my body into a healthy pre-op state has helped me with a successful post-op. But I also started these supplements 8 months before surgery (6 months before I finalized my plans to have surgery).

I wouldn't over do shakes, but I would try a few to see what flavors you like, but don't over buy as you will quickly find out they will not be your best friends post op.

18 hours ago, shellyk018 said:

Hello everyone! I’m just wondering if anyone started taking supplants and Vitamins like at the very beginning stages? I have my first appointment scheduled with the surgeon but I was wondering if I should get a jump start on them now? I don’t know if it would be beneficial or help me out any. :)

I started beforehand, but talk to your surgeon/surgical team/nutritionist, because some supplements and vitamins need to be stopped a few weeks before your surgery to prevent any complications.

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Thank you so much for your input! I think I’ll just keep on with my multi vitamin and wait to ask the surgeon!
17 minutes ago, shellyk018 said:

@jobber @MargoCL @Matt Z
Thank you so much for your input! I think I’ll just keep on with my multi Vitamin and wait to ask the surgeon!

Work on getting into the habit of getting in plenty of water and protein now (maybe start some biotin as well to *hopefully* prevent the "hair loss" aka telogen effluvium, look that up, it's a big question post op and it's important to understand it fully) Work on getting upwards of 128oz of water if possible. it really helps.

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