All You Pre-Op's- Here is a Great List of Resources!

Hi Friends! I have been gathering information that I thought I would share with some other pre-oppers....I found this very informative, and have actually completed gathering all my things. I hope this helps you too! Enjoy!!! Denise ------------------------------------------------------- Listing of great sites for you to look at and get products *Chewable B12/Bcomplex- http://www.suzannes.com *The original Bariatric Pillow: http://www.therapeuticpillows.com/ *Chewable Iron: http://www.bariatricadvantage.com *Artsy Medic Alert Bracelets: http://www.laurenshope.com Note: Bracelet should have the following: Name RNY Gastric Bypass No Blind Ng Tube (can burst the pouch) No NSAIDS (anti Inflamatory Drugs- can erode pouch) *Best Protein Product: http://www.unjury.com- you can order the travel size or samples which is a one serving portion. They have chocolate, vanilla, and unflavored. *Gummie Vitamins & Chewable Vitamin C= Gummie Vites (SAMS CLUB) For Calcium I have the viactiv carmel chews.....they have others. You an also do Tums for the 1st 6 months if you have trouble with the Viactiv.

Thanks for the information Denise....... Shay

Hi Denise Thank you so much for the information...I hadnt thought about a medical alert bracelet...great idea !!! Michele Open RNY 8-26-04

Thanks for the information. I have been a bit worried about what vitamins to take.

Thanks Denise! Great resources - sounds like you are organized! If anyone beads and makes jewelry, it would be easy to make one for themselves or friends. Sounds like a girl scout project to me! Paula

Thanks that is great stuff to know. I cant wait to get on the losing side. Debbie

I just went to the nutritionist the other day and she said that viactiv, and tums are not a good way to get you vitamins.

Christina, Seems like every surgeon/nutrionist has a varied opinion. I actually have a booklet detailing these as forms of calcium. I have since received varied posts telling me we need Calcium Citrate, not Carbonate. I was actually only trying to share some great resources. I should have put a disclaimer that said follow the program recommended by your doctor- Sorry Denise

how is the unjury protein powder? have u used it? what flavors and what did u mix it with?

Susan, I am Pre-Op, have not tasted it yet, but have it stored in my closet for when I get home. I have been reading posts for over a month, and this one is the best recommended one I have seen. They have Chocolate, Vanilla, and unflavored. I got mostly Vanilla and unflavored. You add the unflavored to soup and jello, things like that.... Hope that helps! Denise