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If possible, get samples or the smallest possible unit of several brands. I never had issues with sublingual B-12. But on the other vitamins, I stocked up on Barimelts brand and started taking them when I was cleared to start taking vitamins (~1 month po stop). Lo and behold, they make me nauseous! I recently found a multivitamin and vitamin D/iron patch that I started this week because I couldn't handle the vitamin induced nausea anymore.

It could be anything from the size of the bites you are taking, how well or not you are chewing, type of food you are eating (my program has me staying away from raw leafy greens till month three), if the meat was moist enough, or maybe your stomach just needs a bit more time to receive a certain food that you are.

Refried beans, chili and Greek yogurt - all with added unflavored protein powder were my go-tos when I first started the purée phase.

Late in the day on day 3 was my turning point for the better. Hang in there!

Jessmarie0102 - except for the period part, you are describing my first two day post op. If it helps, my turning point (for the better) was late on day 3.

Good luck!

Good luck!

I was self pay in Cincinnati. $14,700. No complication insurance included but like the previous poster, I prayed about it and left it in Gods' hands. You might consider calling your insurance company up front and asking them if they cover complications from elective procedures not covered by insurance. I understand some plans do, but I chose not to involve my insurance company because I didn't want the added stress or nervousness if it wasn't a positive answer.

If ask the prescribing Doctor or pharmacist about the medications, especially anything that comes in a capsule or other type of extended release pill. The vitamins should be ok to blend as long as you plan to drink the shake/smoothie immediately and pay attention to absorption incompatibilities like not taking calcium and iron at the same time.

This close to being post op, I'm sticking with multivitamins and other vitamins specifically formulated for Bariatric patients - I'm using Barimelts which I purchased on Amazon. For the other vitamins I need to take (Iron, Calcium, B12, and D3), I'm also currently using Barimelts and Bariatric advantage brands - whichever is cheaper on Amazon that meet the dosage required by my surgeon. Best to talk to your nutritionist/surgeon or GP as they also need to accompany your blood work over the next few months to avoid deficiencies.

My job is mostly desk work. I would have been fine going back after 1 week. I was out for 3 weeks because I had the time and needed to use it or risk losing it. If you have the time, I'd recommend 2 weeks. If you don't have much time off to take, you should be fine after ~1 week barring any complications.

You're the only one who can make this decision for yourself. But one more reference point here that it's totally worth it and I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.

The liquid diet is for your own good. I'm using the app and can't see your stats and also don't know what doctor/program you're with. But the way my surgeon and nutritionist explained it to me, they base the duration of the liquid diet on your pre-surgery BMI. <35 = 3 days. 35 - 40 = 1 week. 40 - 45 = 2 weeks. >45 = 3 weeks. Something along those lines. I was also a self pay patient and while I only had a 1 week liquid preop diet, it helped having my program explain the purpose and criteria for the diet.

I'd suggest looking for a different surgeon/practice. If this is a preview of things to come, you're better off with the inconvenience of changing programs preop instead of later.

I had something similar at about the same amount of time post op. According to my surgeon it's the stitches under the skin. The tenderness lasted a few days and then went away.

@@janira - Am I understanding your post correctly that your period has lasted for 12 days? Is that normal for you? Have you talked to your ob/gyn?

My doctor cleared me for all physical activity without restriction at 1 month post-op with the warning to pay attention to my body.

UMP protein is the best tasting protein powder that I have had to date.

I had something similar except it happened sometimes even when I wasn't eating. I had a prescription for Levsin post op which helped with spasms.

Congrats!

I was on clear liquids for 1 day pre-op and 1 week post-op.

Things must be pretty bad if dog food is starting to smell good....lol. You are so close to the big day. Hang in there. This is you doing your part to ensure a safe surgery. Good luck!

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Good luck! My preop diet was 1 week only. The first couple of days were difficult, but it was easier after that. I psyched myself out whenever I felt tempted to eat something off plan by telling myself that it might cause complications with the surgery - a bit dramatic but kept me on the straight and narrow.

My surgeon requires his patients to take it for 3 months post op.