For the majority, the surgeon is good for one thing, cutting. I had one of the best DS surgeons in the country but his follow up sucked. I had to learn to be my own advocate and not rely on what the surgeon or his staff told me. I was taking bariatric vitamins sold by my surgeon. After a year I was so deficient they just kept added additional vitamins. I finally stopped the bariatric vitamins when I was fortunate enough to find Vitalady. She saved me.

Finding a primary doctor who was willing to work with me has helped enormously. Same with the right hematologist.

A normal day for me looks like this:

B: Protein bar with coffee (8am)

S: Protein Shake (10:30am)

L: Meat w/low carb wrap (12:45pm)

S: Low carb yogurt (2:30pm)

S: Protein snack (cheese today) (4pm)

D: Meat, veggie (7pm)

AD: fruit/dessert (fruit if protein is high otherwise a protein dessert such a SF jello with fairlife.) (9pm)

Plus I drink 96oz of water and will have a second cup of coffee most days.

What are dry vitamins? ADEK?

I get almost everything on Amazon. My primary brand is biotech, especially for ADEK - all individual vitamins. Just found the convenience of Amazon (I'm a prime member) is worth it, especially if I realize I'm out of something I can usually get it in a day or two.

Can you suggest where to purchase the dry vitamins. I was really non-compliant for years on my vitamins and have been doing iron infusions because my ferritin is now for 4 years, I take 10,000 units vitamin d capsule, and a potassium pill. But my calcium is low, and I think my A. I always have high vitamin b, that's never been low but too high. I used ADEK for years but all my labs still were coming out deficient so I stopped, not a good decision. Thanks!!!