Question:
What do you think about these pre op preperations?

Pre-Op: Taking multi-vitamins formulated for AIDS patients. Fabulous Idea or Kind of Crazy? I am hoping to be pre-op soon and am of course terrified of the surgery (BPD/DS w/Dr Anthone) and all of the possibilities for complications (i.e. infection). So, I've had what I think could be a great idea...in order to rev up my immune system for the onslaught of hospital bacteria, I should perhaps look into taking the kind of supercharged vitamins that AIDS sufferers surely ingest. What do you think? Any ideas on brands? Also, in addition to drinking gallons of water and slathering myself with vitamin E oil, are there any other suggestions for boosting my skin's elasticity? Many Thanks!    — Tracy W. (posted on February 25, 2001)

February 25, 2001
I am not sure if this is for certain, but I heard at the very end of a talkshow once, that if you take fish-oil capsules while losing, your skin becomes more firm. Like I said I just heard it. I am going to ask my surgeon about it and make sure it's ok to take post op(that'll be a little while for me). good luck.
   — Tammy W.

February 25, 2001
My surgeon warned me about taking certain vitamins in the weeks prior to surgery. I believe vitamin E causes more bleeding during surgery. I would ask about this.
   — Lisa B.

February 25, 2001
My doc had me take prenatal vitamins before and after surgery. I had open RNY on 6/23/00 and he still has me taking the prenatals and vitamin c everyday. I also take a zinc daily has I read (here at AMOS) that it would keep me from losing hair and so far, so good. The prenatal vitamins are available without a perscription and are not terribly expensive. As for the vitamin E oil, it has worked well for me, I also slather on cocoa butter. For the scar itself I am using Dermascar which says it will help the scar fade faster. Good luck and I hope this helps some!
   — Andrea P.