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Topic: RE: Are there any African-American DSer's on this board?
Hey Karmel!
I know you're excited!
The first eight weeks are typically the worst post -op, but some people just sail through. It's different for everybody. My first eight weeks were pretty rough, but once the internal swelling went down, and after a bit of a stretch to my sleeve, it was pretty smooth sailing!
Staying hydrated will be the most important thing immediately post op. Don't try to force the protein shakes, and work up to the vites. It might be a good idea to get liquid multivites and liquid calcium immediately post -op, then gradually switch to capsules and tablets. A pill cutter will become your best friend! It breaks the coating on the pills, so the stomach acid can get to the good stuff inside, and dissolve it more thoroughly. It also helps with some of the larger pills, like calcium. You can usually find these near the pharmacy at Walmart. You might also want to get yourself one of those four row pill organizers. It will help you learn your schedule, and what to take when. I know some of the combinations that help with absorption, like iron with C (it has to be Proferrin or another type of heme iron) and Calcium Citrate/Magnesium Citrate with D. Your multivites should be separated from these by at least two hours.
**DO NOT** get the oil or gel-filled (softgel) capsules for vitamins A D E or K! You will *not* absorb them. www.luckyvitamin.com has most of what we need, at affordable prices. I get my Dry D off of eBay! http://www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com/ortho-molecular.html?g clid=CPi478XnhLMCFQXqnAodJWcAEQ#/?page=8
Bio-Tech is another good brand for Dry A-D-E-K vites at the levels we need, and can be located on eBay as well. You can also Google that, and get links to several vendors. Vitalady www.vitalady.com is good to just start out with the whole DS kit, but I caution you, the initial outlay will be close to $400 for a 90 day supply. I only purchased one complete kit from her, and now, I cherry-pick what I will buy from her, if I can't get what I need anywhere else for less. I have a sheet with the supplements she recommends - you can plug it into almost any brand, as long as it's the same potency. My e-mail is [email protected].
You will see lots of late night and early morning threads from me, because I have a wicked time with insomnia! I'm re-tooling to become a Registered Dietitian specializing in pre and post-op bariatric nutrition, so I'm up studying quite a bit, too.
Give your body time...don't try to pu**** My first solid foods were scrambled eggs and cottage cheese (I even mixed them at one point!) but again, take your time, and if your doctor knows what he/she is talking about, follow his/her advice. Otherwise, talk to us vets on the boards! I will copy and send you the DS vite list from my files, or Vitalady may still have it available on her site.
Make sure you get up and walk every two hours while you're in the hospital. The nurses will probably come get you up for that! My DS was open. If you're having yours lap, you'll probably only be in for three days at the most.
You *will* be amazed!
Welcome to the DS Party!!!
I know you're excited!
The first eight weeks are typically the worst post -op, but some people just sail through. It's different for everybody. My first eight weeks were pretty rough, but once the internal swelling went down, and after a bit of a stretch to my sleeve, it was pretty smooth sailing!
Staying hydrated will be the most important thing immediately post op. Don't try to force the protein shakes, and work up to the vites. It might be a good idea to get liquid multivites and liquid calcium immediately post -op, then gradually switch to capsules and tablets. A pill cutter will become your best friend! It breaks the coating on the pills, so the stomach acid can get to the good stuff inside, and dissolve it more thoroughly. It also helps with some of the larger pills, like calcium. You can usually find these near the pharmacy at Walmart. You might also want to get yourself one of those four row pill organizers. It will help you learn your schedule, and what to take when. I know some of the combinations that help with absorption, like iron with C (it has to be Proferrin or another type of heme iron) and Calcium Citrate/Magnesium Citrate with D. Your multivites should be separated from these by at least two hours.
**DO NOT** get the oil or gel-filled (softgel) capsules for vitamins A D E or K! You will *not* absorb them. www.luckyvitamin.com has most of what we need, at affordable prices. I get my Dry D off of eBay! http://www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com/ortho-molecular.html?g clid=CPi478XnhLMCFQXqnAodJWcAEQ#/?page=8
Bio-Tech is another good brand for Dry A-D-E-K vites at the levels we need, and can be located on eBay as well. You can also Google that, and get links to several vendors. Vitalady www.vitalady.com is good to just start out with the whole DS kit, but I caution you, the initial outlay will be close to $400 for a 90 day supply. I only purchased one complete kit from her, and now, I cherry-pick what I will buy from her, if I can't get what I need anywhere else for less. I have a sheet with the supplements she recommends - you can plug it into almost any brand, as long as it's the same potency. My e-mail is [email protected].
You will see lots of late night and early morning threads from me, because I have a wicked time with insomnia! I'm re-tooling to become a Registered Dietitian specializing in pre and post-op bariatric nutrition, so I'm up studying quite a bit, too.
Give your body time...don't try to pu**** My first solid foods were scrambled eggs and cottage cheese (I even mixed them at one point!) but again, take your time, and if your doctor knows what he/she is talking about, follow his/her advice. Otherwise, talk to us vets on the boards! I will copy and send you the DS vite list from my files, or Vitalady may still have it available on her site.
Make sure you get up and walk every two hours while you're in the hospital. The nurses will probably come get you up for that! My DS was open. If you're having yours lap, you'll probably only be in for three days at the most.
You *will* be amazed!
Welcome to the DS Party!!!
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The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Topic: RE: Are there any African-American DSer's on this board?
Hey Jazzy!
I will officially be a DS'er after Thursday 10/18/12. I will keep you posted.
I will officially be a DS'er after Thursday 10/18/12. I will keep you posted.
Karmel42 
(deactivated member)
on 10/15/12 7:11 am
on 10/15/12 7:11 am
Topic: RE: Just popping on to share the wedding pics (added the professional pics 11/12/12)
THATS really your name ??? Wow
Topic: RE: Just popping on to share the wedding pics (added the professional pics 11/12/12)
.....
...I totally understand the last name decision. I wanted to keep the same connection with my daughter while she was underage, so I kept her father's surname until I married. I refused to hyphenate also. But since she was well into her twenties when we did marry this year, I explained to her that I was changing my name, and she had no problem with it. Changing all of the legal documents when you marry and name change is so involved too. Some people still don't know who I am at work when I send correspondence...
But I so love my cool new name and initials! I couldn't wait to rid myself of my ex's!.....
Best wishes to you both and enjoy your new life!
Much love sis......
JJ
...I totally understand the last name decision. I wanted to keep the same connection with my daughter while she was underage, so I kept her father's surname until I married. I refused to hyphenate also. But since she was well into her twenties when we did marry this year, I explained to her that I was changing my name, and she had no problem with it. Changing all of the legal documents when you marry and name change is so involved too. Some people still don't know who I am at work when I send correspondence... But I so love my cool new name and initials! I couldn't wait to rid myself of my ex's!.....Best wishes to you both and enjoy your new life!
Much love sis......
JJ
Topic: RE: New to this Forum
Hello Kathy......
.........Congratulations and welcome to the losers bench? How's your program going for you thus far? I'm sure you've kept up enough on this group to know that you can pretty much ask anything, and we'll try our best to come up with some valuable, real and sometimes humorous replies to your questions.
Best wishes on your quest for better health.
JJ
.........Congratulations and welcome to the losers bench? How's your program going for you thus far? I'm sure you've kept up enough on this group to know that you can pretty much ask anything, and we'll try our best to come up with some valuable, real and sometimes humorous replies to your questions.Best wishes on your quest for better health.
JJ
Topic: RE: Does any one have a personal trainer
I don't have a personal trainer but my daughter and mother surely knows how to kick my butt. I wish you nothing but the best and if not anything theirs always plastic surgery.
Topic: RE: OH ATL CONF: GREAT PEOPLE! GREAT FUN!
Glad to hear yall had a good time! Maybe next year for me
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