vitamins & supplements
I just read Jami Faye's post on iron, but I am wondering about which vitamins should I buy. I am sure I will be advised when I go to the surgeon appt, but wanted to go ahead and get someting started. For me, I have to get into the habit and sometime it takes me a long time ! Bad habits, I can pick up over night LOL.
It really depends on the surgeon.
If you are looking for something just to start getting in the habit, pick up a general multivite for women and some citrical (petites are fine). If you started on the bariatric chewables, you'll spend more money on something you don't necessarily need right now.
If it were me, I'd take 1 multivite and at least 2 calciums (depending on dosage) throughout the day. So if you take 3 pills, spread them out instead of taking them all at once. Post op, you'll probably be doing the same thing with whatever supplements you'll be on, so getting in the habit now will be helpful, even if you change your supplementation.
If you are looking for something just to start getting in the habit, pick up a general multivite for women and some citrical (petites are fine). If you started on the bariatric chewables, you'll spend more money on something you don't necessarily need right now.
If it were me, I'd take 1 multivite and at least 2 calciums (depending on dosage) throughout the day. So if you take 3 pills, spread them out instead of taking them all at once. Post op, you'll probably be doing the same thing with whatever supplements you'll be on, so getting in the habit now will be helpful, even if you change your supplementation.
Since you are getting the band you may require different things than us RNYers/DSers - I know there are multi specifically designed for band patients - Southeast Bariatrics sells them and they come from Bariatric Advantage, not sure of other makers but Im sure there are more.
As for calcium I dont know if you are ok to take any form because us RNYers have to take calcium citrate - I suggest posting to the lap band forum and see what those people are taking.
As for calcium I dont know if you are ok to take any form because us RNYers have to take calcium citrate - I suggest posting to the lap band forum and see what those people are taking.
First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)
1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)
Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011
BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014
Scar revision on arms - 3/2015
HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016
Thigh Lift 10/2020
Thigh Lift revision 10/2021
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