Vitamins...

Am I going to be able to take my vitamins the first week out or will I be completely on liquids? I have my chewable vitamins bought, but I am trying desperately to cut back on all the stuff I have to take with me and anything I can leave behind, the better... Since I will be staying with my friends, I will have to take clothing for a week, even though I imagine I will be in my nightgowns mostly, but I have to have an outfit to wear down there tomorrow, an outfit to wear to the hospital, an outfit to wear back home, my stupid CPAP machine (which I cannot sleep with no matter what, but they insist that I HAVE to bring it,) toiletries, clear liquids and my lovely magnesium citrate for tomorrow and a cooler to carry that in, a camera and film (even though I know I will cringe at me with no makeup on,) geez, the list is getting longer and longer and longer. SO, will I be taking my vitamins the first week or not? Dang, I still haven't gotten any Biotin. I should have been taking that by now. I am losing my mind since I can't take Excedrin. I have a headache from hell. I have this stuff called HEAD ON that is a thing you roll on your forehead to stop migraines, but it's not working! It's like a little roll on deodorant looking thing that you roll on your head and it's supposed to help, but it's not. I never realized how hard it would be to do without aspirin! I thought I was totally through with all my farewell meals, but yesterday I decided I wanted a farewell Burrito Supreme, just one more with all that yummy sour cream. My last Burrito Supreme. I went through the drive through and then when I got home I had a SOFT TACO WITHOUT SOUR CREAM. Man, was I totally ticked! Oh well. In the scheme of things, that's not that big a deal, but it was my last burrito supreme! Dang it all! Oh well, I am off to try to get some more packing done. I have lists after lists after lists, but I'm still scared of forgetting something. Anyway, I will try to post again in the morning, but if I don't, I will be leaving in the morning to go down there and do my magnesium citrate festival, then Thursday morning, Dr. Stahl and I have a very important rendesvous! So ya'll send the good thoughts my way and I will be talking to you, if not in the morning, then from the losing side! Me! I still just can't believe it. Love you all, Joni

Oh, Joni!! I am so happy for you. It all depends on your doctor as far as the vitamins go. I really can't remember when I started mine. I think i waited a week or two. You will be just fine. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love ya and can't wait to hear from you again. If you need anything my cell number is 509-6816. Love ya, Linda

It depends on what your surgeon tells you. Mine said to let the pouch rest. He didnt start me on the actigall or supplements until week 2.