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@ jenjen262 good luck on your journey. I was just told I needed the sleep study too.@ Debbie Jean did you have to take your CPAP to the hospital with you? Are you still on your CPAP now?

Just got my pre-op blood work back and was told I had to start a prescription Vitamin D along with my daily multi vitamin. (Score was 19.3) Anyone else have this come up?

I have a friend who eats them in their instant oatmeal. I haven't tried them yet.

@@Recycled this is music to my ears! I am in the 6 month pre op now and going to my first meeting tonight. Perfect timing on your post!

@@happymama2014 I bet I will have to switch to something like that after my numbers come up some and they take me off the scrip Vit D. I like the sound of chocolate chews Thanks for sharing ~

@@AhnaLucille isn't this site great! I am always amazed at how helpful everyone is. Good luck on your journey!

I know I have a long way to go in this process, but for the first time in a long time I feel good because I feel like I am doing something good for myself. It is not that pass fail feeling, but more like I’m investing in myself feeling. This first month I met with my surgeon again, (first time was 2012 see my story) and got tons of information and my check list for moving forward. I have had my pre op lab work done for a baseline and discovered I am low on Vitamin D which was addressed with prescript supplement. I was also instructed to start Centrum Adult multivitamin daily. I met with my PCP for my 1 of 6 pre op diet check in with a BMI 41.8 which means during this pre op phase if I fall below BMI of 40 I will not qualify under my insurance coverage specs. Don’t even get me started on this. Sigh.. I have spent countless hours on this site learning from your experiences, taking notes, celebrating your victories, and just drinking it in. One of the tidbits of advice was start preparing for your new lifestyle today. To me that equated to - start the behavior modifications required after surgery before surgery. This first month I gave up carbonated drinks of all kinds. It has been a real struggle doing just that single thing, but I am feeling a big sense of accomplishment knowing that I can actually do what I have set my mind to. I have also started counting my chews. I thought this was total garbage, but after 4 weeks, I am just amazed that, I guess, I have never actually chewed my food. It takes a lot longer to eat doing this…. Go figure? I know I have not written anything new or done anything bold but for me writing this profile feed was a step in accountability. I hope as the days and months move along I can look back and see how much I have invested in myself and not give up. For me as I look back, and anyone who is reading, a heart felt good luck to you on your journey!

Sounds like your numbers are great now. Thanks for that heads up!

I read your initial post and my heart sunk for you. Going thru the 6 month myself now, I could only imagine how you felt. I am relieved to see you are still on track. Don't give up!!

I just visited your blog. It is so amazing! It has such a real feel and you can tell it comes from the heart. I plan to read thru chronologically when I get home tonight! Can't wait

@ Rocky1 thanks for the detail. Looks like you have a solid plan in place. Good luck on your journey!

Glad to hear it hasn't hindered your success! I am in AL and also love the sun and being outside so I guess some of us are just prone to be Vit d deficient. Wow! 20 months out so happy for you. I feel like my day will never come. Reminds me of being pregnant. ..lol

Rocky1 - Does your vitamin have the 3000 IU of Vit D or do you take your vitamin plus extra Vit D?

llali82, wow that was low. I am glad it didn't stop your surgery. I just picked mine up and first one down.

It is interesting that you mention this. My surgeons office mentioned this as well as joint aches that could be associated with low Vitamin D. She asked if I was feeling tired, but honestly I couldn't say any more tired than normal..lol...

Congratulations on the little one ! I am hoping mine will improve before surgery as well. I am glad to hear that others say it did not prevent them from having surgery. This is great news.

@@Luvin_Life125 & Sleeve_Sistah85 glad to know I am not the only one and life goes on. @@Stevehud thanks for the info and I think I will try the chewable version too.

@@Rocky1 thanks for the heads up on the ASMBS guidelines. I will talk with my surgeon about this as I get closer to surgery. I am also going to check out myself on the web.

@ della street I am so excited for you!!!! Keep me posted

@@della street Thanks! That is what I was hoping. Good to hear.