Question:
What are the necessities After Surgery?

scheduled for Surgery October 13th 2008. Just wondering what kind of vitamins and protein shakes i will need ? As well as things to have on hand once I return home. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.    — buggz2007 (posted on October 2, 2008)

October 2, 2008
Your surgeon or NUT should have given you instructions as to what they want you to take. My surgeon gave me a list of which vitamins and supplements he wants us to take (bariatric vitamins, calcium citrate with D, iron, B-12 sublingual once a week) plus specific protein shakes from a bariatric site. If he did not, I would call him and ask him specifically so you can have it on hand when you come in. My doctor actually had me start these things 2 weeks prior to my surgery to get stared on them. Best of luck on your surgery! Let us know how you are doing. Wendy
   — Wendy M.

October 2, 2008
My nut gave me a list of vitamins and protein drinks that I will need to take. I ordered a lot online for cheaper. If your nut has not told you what you will need to take, you may want to check in with them. You don't want to have to worry about it after your surgery. By the way, my surgery is on the same day. Good luck to you.
   — MastaP

October 2, 2008
Childern's chewable compelete for the first two - six weeks. You should be trying protien shakes now to see what you like. Be sure to have Pedialyte on hand - for those days you may not get in what you need and start to feel yucky. Only happened with me once or twice. Whey protien shakes are better for one. Hope this helps! Best wishes, Anita
   — ap2008324

October 3, 2008
Get chewable or liquid vitamins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! B12, Calcium, Multivitamins (they say to take Iron too, but a good multivitamin will have what you need). Crushing your pills is a hassle you don't need and the taste is something awful... CHEWABLES!!!! As far as everything else goes, I had clear broth and jello on hand (for the first week or so). I have found that I can't drink water very well... so I drink K2O protein water... various flavors (I like the Tropical Citrus) and good for you! Then you graduate to mashed potato, NATURAL applesause and egg. Once you get 2 months out, it's a breeze... as long as you eat RIGHT up until then. A friend pushed her "diet" and is having lots of problems. She eats things as she did before her surgery and the problems are mounting. I stayed true to the "diet" and am having NO PROBLEMS!!!! Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   — pattschiele

October 3, 2008
You should seriously get this info from your Nutritionist. They will have you on their plan, and that is really what you should go by for a while.
   — imaswtgrl

October 3, 2008
I also would call the surgeon's office, they need to be providing you with the info that you need. Protein shakes, and vitamins, b-12, calcium citrate are a must. My surgery is also the 13th. Lap RNY.
   — jenks621

October 5, 2008
Im schueduled for the 15th of Oct...b good luck. but I went to vitamin snoppe and there they knew exactly what I needed. and as far as the protein shakes I have heard that the thiner the better. thay also have those there. Best Wishes
   — leila92399

October 5, 2008
Best and most powerful "liquid" vitamin / mineral supplement is VEMMA. Has 1000 IU vitamin D3. Will help with "energy" also. Go to www.TrySomeVemma.com
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