lectus
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It's been only two weeks after surgery and I totally HATE those chewable multivitamins. I take bariatric fusion so at least I just have to take on tablet four times a day. But seriously, why can I take regular vitamins? Is it because the stomach is now too small and it won't fit?
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how long to take off work? RN here
lectus replied to TXmomcat's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have a desk job and didn't take any days off. Well, had surgery on a Wednesday and went to work on Monday and felt fine, but as you know everybody is different. Take the three recommended weeks and if you see you don't need that much time off maybe you can return to work earlier. -
Day Two of Pre-op Liquid Diet
lectus replied to ididit34's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not trying to discourage you, I just wonder how really necessary this diet is? I didn't follow any diet pre op (although I told my doc I did). Not good, but I just couldn't deal with that pressure. -
Omg @@Linaka I had no idea there was such thing as patch vitamins! I'll look into it.
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Gummies are not allowed; I believe the don't contain iron (or so I read). Anyways, I found a solution to the vitamins and protein intake problem (for now). I buy fresh strawberries and blend them with water to make juice. I pour a portion in a portable mug with the protein I need and four vitamin tablets (crushed). I then let it chill and take with me. I love it! Hmm... I wonder when I'll get tired of it though.
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I've tried everything and the taste is still horrible. In other forums I was told that after four weeks is ok to take regular vitamins. I'm clearing it my doc next week.
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I will ask my doctor. I have to see him next week.
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I was like that at the hospital! I had to ask for a sleeping aid because I couldn't sleep. But once I got home I sleep like a baby.
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Going back to work after surgery!
lectus replied to haleymarie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery on a Wednesday and returned to work on Monday. I felt fine, but if you don't feel fine you shouldn't go to work. Also, it would depend, I'm a teacher so that's easy. But if you were a waitress or worked at McDonald's that would be hard. -
Trouble getting liquids down!
lectus replied to Runner1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm having the same problem. I just discovered that if I sip very little it goes down better, but I can't take a regular mouthful of anything or I feel like dying. -
I'm so disappointed in myself!
lectus replied to Katsitsyahawe's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'd say don't worry about it. I never followed the pre surgery diet. The day before surgery, I stopped eating at 5:00pm and that was it. I'm not saying it's okay, but if you already ate I don't think is a big deal. Surgery will still happen!
