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What did your Dr prescribe/recommend?

It's slow and it sneaks up on you. Being "aware" and not letting your guard down is a big piece of advice I have for those of you who are still in the "easy to resist" category. I found this thread so interesting. I have been in OCD overdrive researching for my upcoming VSG. I thought I only had my post-op meds left to research ie ulcer prevention, gallbladder, constipation/diarrhea (wtf either or, not both please). Now I need to deal with the mental aspect. Laura- Thanks for starting the thread. I've printed your OCD/Food Addiction excerpt to be page one in my binder. M2G - I put your comment on the cover as a constant reminder it won't always be easy. Thanks girls. W

My surgery is in two months. I have shared with two "non-judgemental' friends and for now, that's it. I still heard, "Are you sure there's no other way?" I'll exercise with you" People can't understand the fighting arguing and disgust in my head. They can't know how it feels to want to be invisible in a room. I missed a good friend's wedding as I couldn't stand to be me in a room of beautiful successful people. For now, I opt to keep my decision private. Problem: I can't disappear for a week unnoticed. People will ask questions and I will fold under pressure. I am healthy with no history of stomach issues, other than 2 c-sections. No hernia or ulcer history, nothing. Looking for a believable story that requires only the briefest of explanations story. I have virtually no medical knowledge so I'm not able to do any improvision. Tks all.

Try this: In a magic bullet: Protein powder (vanilla sweetened w stevia) Frozen berries (Costco sells 3 berry, mango etc) I prefer berries due to their antioxidants. greek yoghurt 0% fat a splash of skim, water or juice. delish.

"I get my Protein in as I should because I can't tolerate the protein drinks or powders. Those alone make me want to hurl and I would rather eat dirt" Have you tried just using the powder as a base? Combine in a Magic Bullet: -Protein Powder (vanilla) -I'm not brave enough to buy banana or cookie dough or anything else that sounds freaky (to me) -frozen fruit (costco has mango chunks,3 berry etc) or cocoa powder (the kind for baking not hot chocolate drink) -greek yoghurt (0% fat) -skim, Water or juice.

Please relate your experience when you are able. I'm with same Dr in 2 mths.

Tink: thanks for the laugh! Camilla: thanks for the details, that is going to be my story. and I'm stickin to it! Cova: enjoy you're downtime in the sun, no way I can pull off a vacation. I think I'm the week before you at MI w Dr Garcia Unbe: not ready to play advocate. Thanks everyone, it's a load off!

Are multi vitamin pills ok right after vsg? Tks W

Hoosier hottie, I never read blogs but for some reason I clicked on your wordpress link. You are a fantastic story teller! I delayed my morning shower to read your story beginning to end. Loved it.! Thank you for your honest and consistent accounting. As it turns out I am exactly one year after you (Feb 4 2014). Different Dr though, so it's not totally freaky. I just thought I'd say hi and great job! (In your writing and life) Cheers to you! W.

Debbie, Did your sister choose Dr Cabrera? And are you still doing well? I booked him Feb 4 and going alone. Still looking for a TJ buddy! W

I think I found a cool new product. Bariatric Advantage has just added a new Multi to their line. Includes 1000 mg B12. Iron Powerful nutrition in 3 capsules! Our newest encapsulated multi formula is the highest potency member of our multi family of products. Designed to meet the latest guidelines* just add Calcium and you are ready to go for the day. Contains a full 3000 IU Vitamin D3, 400 mg Magnesium, 45 mg Iron, and a unique phytonutrient blend to support good health. powder added to something ie applesauce. They seem not a bad price at $49/270 One only needs to add their calcium. If you are Canadian and at a loss, let me know I can hook you up with a supplier in Vancouver. She told me about these. I hope someone finds this helpful. I know I am sure relieved to have found something a little more cost effective. No buying separate B12 or Iron. Just add calcium. W.

I know nothing about your current meds, but this I know: Coffee blocks iron Iron blocks calcium The new Ultra Multi has iron (and B12), so these could be deleted from your shopping list of vitamins. My plan is to take the multi with meals (3x/day)and calcium with snack (3x/day). Pills 6x/day ugh. Haven't worked coffee into the equation. I plan on giving it up for awhile. That is until my cappo machine starts calling my name. I bought a 3mth supply of the Bariatric Advantage to start and its getting shipped to Kelowna from Vancouver today. Multi's (270) Calcium (270). It was around $100. I am very pleased as there is nothing high end available in Canada and without the distributor I found, shipping and customs fees makes ordering from the US prohibitive. I did an infinite amount of label reading and I feel (for me) it is important to get off to a proper start. When I think of the calcium (carbonate) chew (Costco) I take once/day and my research says I am receiving minimal benefit as compared to the citrate. At 3/day the cost (Costco) is the same as 3 of the citrate (BA). Just made sense to me. I like that I can open the caps at first and not have to buy substandard childrens gummies until I am ready to swallow pills. Hope this helps. W

"The driver was great. The Marriott was great. My Dr. Valenzuela saw me for 60 seconds before surgery, preformed VSG, never saw her again. Mi doctor Hospital was not the greatest. Three times my bag went empty at night long enough to drain blood up the tubing, nurses blew my vein (baseball size lump on my hand) night nurses spoke no English. I couldn't wait to get back to the hotel ! I'm still here at the Mariott. Sipping and walking...looking forward to leaving for California in the morning!" Hi Italian Curves, Sorry to hear about your experience. I wonder if yours was an isolated experience or if others have gone thru the same thing? Keep us posted! W

Looking for TJ buddies. Arrive San Diego Feb 3 12:30pm Depart San Diego Feb 8 5:55pm Wendy (New member today)

Halloween, How about an update on your weight lost and emotional state? tks

"underwear rolling down the belly" ROFLMAO!! My # 1 as well.

I am scheduled with Dr Cabrera Feb 4 2014. How was your experience?

Any idea on why she was left out of the loop re the aftercare? How was your experience with the Dr. and the hospital?

Thanks for your posting! I am scheduled with Dr. Cabrera early Feb. It's always great to hear from someone who used same Dr. and hospital. How was the care at night? I'm hoping to find a sleeve buddy that will be there at the same time as myself. Does your sister regret going back to work so soon? Speedy recovery!! W.

Hi there, I am booked with Dr Cabrera at Mi Doctor in a couple of months. Would you mind sharing your experience re Dr, nurses and hospital? Tks W

Thanks Susan!

Rick M Great response! Thanks. W

Hey Kramer! Check out what I just posted. I think I found my answer. W

Yikes. I've been wondering if negative reviews get removed from the forum as it seems 99.9% are glowing. Will be interesting to see if yours remains. Thanks for the feedback. I hope to hear more from you. W

That would be difficult. Hopefully you can firm up a date and start the excitement phase. W.