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So I was wondering if anyone else has had the surgery on sept and what are the hardest parts as of yet .. I know with myself I’m having trouble reaching my Fluid Intake. Also not being on any Vitamins has me feeling sluggish. Thanks 🙏

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I have not had surgery. Have you tried the BariMelts? That might be easier for you. That is my plan following surgery. When I spoke to my WLS surgical team and doing the classes, it seemed pretty much to force yourself to drink. And if not able to, then make a drs appt. I hope things get better for you!

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Hello. I didn't have a problem with fluids, hit and maintained my goal pretty quickly.

But, I could NOT tolerate ANY of the chewable or liquid vitamins. I tried tons before surgery and tons after they are all horribly disgusting. It wasn't even like it was the Vitamin itself my stomach wasn't handling it was the taste and texture. UHG!

I discussed it with my team even before surgery and multiple times after surgery. They were not that "concerned" about it at the first couple of weeks. They just wanted me to focus on Water and Protein. At my 2 week follow up I discussed it again and my surgeon cleared me to swallow pills and capsules as long as I could handle them. LUCKILY I could and have been on capsules every since without any issues.

Point: Discuss it with your team so they can work with you and provide insight and maybe get you an earlier clearance like they did me.

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Thanks for the suggestions definitely going to look into that and I’ll speak to them today at my first check up .

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Barimelts.. haven’t heard but will def look into it :)

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At this point, at least according to my dietitian, any non-carbonated liquid counts toward your goal. So if you can get clear Protein Drinks in, coffee, tea, Gatorade, etc. that should all count and maybe make it easier for you to hit your goal

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Thank you so much 😊

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