Post Surgery Vitamins?

Jess B
on 4/3/08 1:16 am - Simpsonville, SC
I am having my surgery in May and I was curious what vitamins do you all take? I am worried that I won't be able to swallow a vitamin with such a small amount of water.
Barbara K.
on 4/3/08 2:43 am - Laurens, SC
Jess, I take OptiSource chewable, You will have 4 classes before your surgery and they will give you the options.  Michelle hands out leaflets and tells you all about each option.  I just find it easier to have 1 chewable 4 times a day they taste kinda like a baby aspirin.  Not to bad.  I just space them out .  hope this helps


Jess B
on 4/3/08 3:06 am - Simpsonville, SC
I start my optifast classes next week   what does a baby aspirin taste like?
Barbara K.
on 4/3/08 3:59 am - Laurens, SC
Kinda orange like a little sweet, not bad.  When you start the opti fast classes they should show you all the vitamins and they might let you taste one. We did at one of the pre surgery group meeting.  Good luck on your upcoming surgery.


Jess B
on 4/3/08 5:22 am - Simpsonville, SC
Thanks I have mixed emotions about it at this point. Some days I am really excited about it and other days I find myself  really scared. I think its all normal feelings though.
Barbara K.
on 4/3/08 5:31 am - Laurens, SC
If you didn't have mixed emotions I'd say something was wrong.  Everyone does,  I sure did even after the surgery.  I have a few days that I actually moarned the Fat Girl I would be losing, Then I realized that I was gonna love the slimmer me even more, and if everyone else didn't oh well,  Hang in there Jess,  This is the biggest journey you will ever go on! A real roller coaster ride!  But it's worth it in the end. 


Jess B
on 4/3/08 5:38 am - Simpsonville, SC
Thanks :) How are you feeling now that its been a few weeks? I hope you are taking a bunch of pictures.
MMILLWOOD
on 4/3/08 7:05 am - LYMAN, SC
HI JESS,  I THINK I AM HAVING SURGERY ON THE SAME DAY AS YOU.  I'M GETTING A LITTLE NERVOUS TOO AS THE BIG DAY GETS CLOSER, BUT I JUST KEEP THINKING ABOUT WHAT WILL BE ON THE OTHER SIDE.  HANG IN THERE, GIRL, WE'LL BE "SKINNY BABES" BEFORE WE KNOW IT!!!   MELISSA
Mary H.
on 4/3/08 9:01 am - Gray Court, SC
I'm 18 months out and still use Optisource chewables. They have everything you need in them and they taste great, a sweet orange/citrus taste. I would reccomend them over childrens chewables that you have to take additional calcium and B12, so the cost adds up having to buy at least three things.  Good luck with your surgery, everything will work out for you and you won't regret having it done.  Hugs! Mary
IF WE WEREN'T ALL CRAZY WE WOULD GO INSANE!             
                Jimmy Buffett
Barbara K.
on 4/3/08 9:04 am - Laurens, SC

I feel pretty good got my drain tube and staples out yesterday and I feel much better.  It doesn't hurt just a little sore.  But after the drain comes out instant relief.   


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