Chele H

I just take a regular Nature Made Petite multi-Vitamin, nothing special. With the sleeve there are no malabsorbtion issues I was allowed to swallow regular pills at one month post op. My nutritionist didn't push any special bariatric vitamin, actually recommended plain old Centrum. I compared Centrum to other mutli Vitamins, everything being equal I buy what is on sale. I tried several bariatric brand chewable and there was no way I would be able to choke those down every day. My labs were all good except my Iron was slightly low so I added a Slow Fe iron supplement at night and now my iron level is fine. Why would you be taking a mutli vitamin 5-6 times per day?

Calcium and Iron should be taken 2 hours apart. My nutritionist never mentioned spacing b12. I take a regular(not chewable) multi Vitamin in the AM, chew 2 Calcet ceamy bites calcium citrate throughout the day and take an extra iron tablet at night.

I find that certain brands of bottled water go down easier for me. We have well water and I don't like the taste at all. My favorite bottled water brands are Dasani, Aquafina and Crystal(5 gallon bottle for cooler from Home Depot)

My surgery was 7/22, I went on a cruise Thanksgiving week with no issues. There are plenty of healthy, low carb choices. There are always eggs for Breakfast, always meat choices for lunch and dinner. I felt wasteful leaving so much on my plate at dinner but I tasted a little bit of everything. You can also take adavntage of the gym or the running track on the top deck

Nothing!!! 6.5 months post op and nothing has made me sick, never thrown up.......sleeve o' steel. That , of course, is a blessing and a curse.

Have you ever been tested for Cushing's? It causes round middle and skinny limbs and could change body odor.

Mabe you can see a nutritionist that has experience with WLS patients. Have you ever had a endoscope done to see what size your stomach is? Is it possible the sleeve wasn' t done properly? I still get hungry, but nowhere near like it was before. Sometimes I think to myself...ok, I am starving so tonight I am going to have two meatballs instead of one or a whole chicken cutlet instead of just half. But then when I sit down to eat all of it I can't. I hope you find some answers

Anyone use this website? It claims to get your insurance company to pay for protien drinks for WLS patients. I am going to call my insurance company tomorrow and see what they say. I am not comfortable giving my insurance information out.

13 days were Protein drinks(up to 5 per day), Water, broth, any sugar free drinks. I lived on Vitamin Water Zero and now I can't even look at a bottle....lol. On the 14th day, Clear liquids only. The first 3 days were brutal, no lie...but after day 4 the hunger subsides. I think back now and I am amazed I did it. Good luck.

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Then I must agree with Shersun......call your doctor and get help, dehydration is serious. Maybe you need and endoscope to see if there is a stricture or something else going on. It could be a simple fix like an anti-nauseau or acid reflux medication needed. Don't wait too long.

Have you tried mixing apple juice with Water? I could not drink plain water at all. I mixed water and apple juice 50/50 and it went down so much easier. Don't worry about the carbs or calories in the juice for now, just get your fluids in. Any Fluid counts......broth, decaf tea, sugar free ice pops, Vitamin water zero, Powerade zero. Try different things besides water.

If your surgeon's office is far, why not call the office and ask? I think that the answer to your question should come from your doctor. Everyone on here means well but your doctor knows your medical history and should be the one to tell you what medications or supplements you can and can not take. Good luck, I hope you find pain relief soon.

Did you surgeon give you a meal plan? Follow it to the letter. It is there to protect your healing stomach! Farina, refried Beans, sugar free pudding, mashed potatoes, chili in the blender......there are lots of options for the pureed stage.

You really are the shit!!!!!! Good for you.

Not embarassing but still funny......walking up the stairs at work and my shoes fell off.

Do you still have your gallbladder? Could be a gallbladder attack.

Have you had any post op labs done yet? You may need extra Iron or b12.

You may need a different PPI. I have been very fortunate but I have read on here about people trying several different acid blockers before finding the one that works. Some take a PPI and Zantac. Good luck, I hope you find relief soon.

Did your doctor give you a PPI? I was given Prevacid and Carafate for one month post op.

I have very few issues....I take a stool softener every day and occasionally use Miralax. Maybe use it once every other week. I eat a few prunes a couple times a week. Quest bars are loaded with Fiber, I eat those occasionally as well.

Middlesex Borough(in Middlesex county)....sleeved 7/22 @ Overlook by Dr. Feteiha, down 55 pounds

You may not be ready for soft foods yet...everyone heals at a different rate. If broth is OK, go back to liquids for another few days or a week. At the beginning I could not drink plain water so I mixed apple juice 50/50 with water and it was much easier to drink. You can try adding some unflavored Unjury protien to the broth too. And yes, this will go away....for some people it takes longer than others.

Two suggestions.....Premier Protein, tastes like chocolate milk to me and try mixing Trop 50 low calorie OJ with vanilla Protein powder. Tastes like a creamsicle. It's a little higher in carbs but if you need to get your protein, it's worth a try.

Yes, please wait for your own safety. You've made it this far.....YOU CAN DO IT!