Question:
Do I have the right supps and do I need anything else??

Hi guys! Surgery in 4 days and these are the supps I have bought......Liquid Calcium magnesium Citrate (600mg Cal. citrate, 300 mg magnesium), Liquid multi Vitamin, B-12 Dots (500 mcg ea.), Carbonyl Iron (perfect iron 25 mg)......is there anything else that I need ? Is there a certain way I should be taking these vites? What with what? Any help is appreciated......THANKS!    — Kim B. (posted on January 5, 2002)

January 5, 2002
Congrats, Kim! Sounds like you're doing very well here...I would add protein supplements (you want to supplement 40 grams or so a day, according to my nutritionist). As far as what to take with what: Try to take the iron with a Vitamin C-enriched drink, like Sugar-Free Tang. It helps to absorb the iron better. Also, don't take either the iron or the B-12 within three hours (before or after) of drinking tea or coffee; it hinders aborption. Take the supplements separately from one another (an hour apart at least is a good idea). Good luck! Soon we'll be welcoming you to "the other side"!
   — Mary Ellen W.

January 5, 2002
Congrats on your surgery! It looks like you have taken things into your own hands already. I hope you are not me and went out and bought all that stuff and haven't touched a one of them. My doctor has a certain protocol and some of my supps are by prescription ONLY. The ones I had bought were ones that would not be absorbed by our new tummies. I would really check with your surgeon soon, you may still be able to return some of the stuff. Also, you need protein supps, but again ask your surgeon. Good luck! See you on the other side! Amy
   — purdue_1993

January 5, 2002
I am the original poster....my doc gave me a small list of supps to get.....no prescriptions, just over the counter stuff. However, the list did not say how to take them and how to space them apart. I ordered some protein samples from Vitalady and have Casec Powder on order. I am just wondering if there are any other vitamin supps that I should take? I have never taken vitamins except for prenatal and want to make sure that I get everything I may need. Thanks so far to those who have posted. :-)
   — Kim B.

January 5, 2002
Hi Kim, I know you are getting anxious and will be so glad when the surgery is all over. My dr. told me to get flintstones vitiams and that was all until my 6 week check up.the Dr. gave me the b-12 shot and also gets the iron and calcium for me that way I'm taking what he wants me to have.I took ensure lite on week 2 up to week 6.Now I take a protein drink from wallmart called Total Soy Meal replacement.It has 140cal. 11 sugar,17 protein and its not to bad tasting.Hope this will help, you will do great ,looking for you on the other side. [email protected] NANCY M.
   — NANCY M.

January 5, 2002
Hi Kim: I'd also go ahead and get some biotin and zinc. Supposedly, they help to lessen the hair loss down the road. It certainly couldn't hurt to start with these early on. And make sure your calcium citrate has vitamin D in it to help with absorption.
   — blank first name B.

January 6, 2002
You need amino acids too... they help keep you from losing your hair. There is a great liquid vitamin/mineral/amino acid mix that gives you what you need in minerals and amino acids and can't get enough of after wls.The vitamins in it are great, too! Here is a website to help... it's called Maximol Solutions: http://www.natures-domain.com/Biovations/maximol_solutions.htm Good luck!
   — Sharon H.