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I take a multivitamin made specifically for bariatric patients, as well as calcium citrate supplement with vitamin D3. The vitamin is just once a day, the calcium is 3x a day. Here is what I take:
Calcium: (these taste yummy and come in other flavors)
https://www.amazon.com/Bariatric-Advantage-Calcium-Citrate-C aramel/dp/B00BWB3J2W/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484576485& sr=8-1&keywords=bariatric+advantage+calcium+citrate
Hi, thanks for sharing. I'm going to have a talk with my doctor. Thanks !
Id suggest trying a different brand, or a low sodium version, or adding different seasonings or a bit of water? I used a veggie broth that came in 1 liter cartons during my pre op. is there a reason you are drinking broth? To help get your liquids up? Or are you still on clear liquids?
everyones plan is different, and I was only on clear liquids for two days. Then a week of full liquids, where I mostly just had water and protein shakes.
good luck!
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
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It's been two weeks since I got sleeved and I'm already noticing myself racking up calories throughout the day by grazing. What I'm eating is generally healthy (protein shakes, jello, peas, cottage cheese, tomato basil soup, Crystal Light) - none of what I eat isn't on the avoids list for me. It just seems I feel like I snack around more than I should.
Have you all experienced this and how did you put an end to it because I know a sleeve reduces an intake... it's me who controls the frequency. Partial venting here. I know I need to change. Just looking for support! I'd like to think a few days of this hasn't undone the whole value or ambition of my procedure. Like today has been my highest day since surgery - 1028 calories (approximately from MFP). Yesterday was 967. The day before that was not so bad at 850. Tuesday was 922. The day before that was 654. So I guess I've just had a few days of higher eating... still losing slowly! Just worried my old habits will come back!
Well the good news is that you are tracking. I'm surprised you are able to take in that much that early. I'm 3 months and I struggle to be in the 8-900 calorie range and am thrilled to hit 900 when I do.
My advice to to pre-portion everything. I weigh and measure all my food. I have 5 small meals a day...I will add in a 6th snack (usually berries) if I'm finding I couldn't get enough calories in during the day. My protein shakes count as a meal btw.
also what do you define as losing slowly? You are only 2 weeks post op.
I am 6 days post vertical sleeve and having difficulty getting broth down. The taste is terrible. Can I substitute a salt tablet instead (with additional water of course)?
Generic brands of multivitamins are fine. But almost all long term RNYers need extra D3, iron, and B12. Sometimes very large doses.
You need to hae labs drawn regularly, and adjust vitamins as needed. There really isn't a particular brand or dose.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Hi, I would like ask for some insight on vitamins. I have always used the Walmart brand but I'm still anemic and Vitamin D is low. Does anyone now of a brand/site to get High quality vitamin supplements? Thanks in advance for your time
My RNY surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday and I am worried about being able to take all the vitamins needed to maintain good health.
Vitamins (whether in chewable or in tablet form) have always made me feel sick to my stomach. I can literally still taste them (and feel queasy) the following day.
I'm thinking that the vitamins patches might make the most sense for me!
Is it truly grazing though?
I know at 2 weeks post I felt like I was eating/drinking just CONSTANTLY trying to get all my fluids and protein in. I could only take these teeny tiny sips, and it was like a full-time job just feeding and hydrating myself.
And I know there are different approaches to eating plans. One of the vets on my old support board, her team had a strict rule of 3 meals plus 2 protein shake "snacks" and absolutely nothing in between but calorie free drinks. My team advocates 5-6 small meals a day, but planned out so I meet the general calorie and macronutrient goals (at almost 5 months out she wants me eating 1,000-1,200 kcal/day and at LEAST 80g protein).
Being aware of the potential problem, and being on the lookout for it is good I think. But don't (as my therapist says) pathologize something that isn't damaging. :)
* 8/16/2017 - ONEDERLAND!! *
HW 306 - SW 297 - GW 175 - Surg VSG with Melanie Hafford on 8/17/2016
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