African American Sleevers

[SheWins1 207]

Can anyone tell me what kind of Vitamins they took/taking post op? I just got my approval and my surgery is schedule for Oct. 16th and I want to be prepared when I come home from the hospital.

All response are appreciated!

Ima lil' over 3months out. I take a multi- Vitamin, Iron, Calcium 2xa day, B-12(2,300mcg), Biotin (20,000mcg)

[tsan4u 12]

Hello Sistahs and Brothers:

Sleeved on September 23rd! and doing great! I was amazed that I had no complications but I should have expected no less when I put my trust and faith in God. My hospital stay was a wonderful. Virginia Hospital Center is the best!!! A sarcoidoisis survivor I had no complications what so ever. I am down 17 lbs. so far. The pain has eased up and I am anxious to get into the gym but for now I will stick with walking everyday. Not off the steriod though but down to 5 mgs. This seems to make my weightloss slower but that's okay too.

So to those of you who are getting ready to be sleeved ... you are in my prayers!

Edited October 23, 2013 by tsan4u

[shelley_38 10]

Thank you everyone for all your responses! I really appreciate it and it feels great having people around that have been down this road.

[da1stladie 63]

Ima lil' over 3months out. I take a multi- vitamin' date=' Iron, Calcium 2xa day, B-12(2,300mcg), Biotin (20,000mcg)[/quote']

I take the one a day vita craze gummies 2 each day. B-12 1,000 & calcium 2400 chewable caramel. Vitamin D, 1000 mg.

[FitTKDmom 34]

Hello everyone! I had revision surgery from band to sleeve on August 12, 2013. I was so happy to find this forum! Down 42lbs and can wait to reach my goal weight of 150lbs. Thanks for this open communication!!

[A_ReNUDE_me 148]

Hello everyone! I had revision surgery from band to sleeve on August 12' date=' 2013. I was so happy to find this forum! Down 42lbs and can wait to reach my goal weight of 150lbs. Thanks for this open communication!![/quote']

Congrats on your successful revision and awesome weight loss this far!!!

[FitTKDmom 34]

Congrats on your successful revision and awesome weight loss this far!!!

Thank you so much!!!!

[tmde63 53]

Hello everyone! I had revision surgery from band to sleeve on August 12' date=' 2013. I was so happy to find this forum! Down 42lbs and can wait to reach my goal weight of 150lbs. Thanks for this open communication!![/quote']

Congrats and welcome to a new world !

[FitTKDmom 34]

Congrats and welcome to a new world !

Thank you! It is a new world indeed :-)

[Sleeve Siren 307]

Can anyone tell me what kind of Vitamins they took/taking post op? I just got my approval and my surgery is schedule for Oct. 16th and I want to be prepared when I come home from the hospital. All response are appreciated!

Hey girl Oct 16th in the house!!! That's my date too. I'll be taking optisource Multivitamins (chewable), calcium citrate (chewable), Biotin 10,000 mcg, and maybe a sublingual B12.

Are you on a pre-op diet?

[Sleeve Siren 307]

Hello Sistahs and Brothers: Sleeved on September 23rd! and doing great! I was amazed that I had no complications but I should have expected no less when I put my trust and faith in God. My hospital stay was a wonderful. Virginia Hospital Center is the best!!! A sarcoidoisis survivor I had no complications what so ever. I am down 17 lbs. so far. The pain has eased up and I am anxious to get into the gym but for now I will stick with walking everyday. Not off the steriod though but down to 5 mgs. This seems to make my weightloss slower but that's okay too. So to those of you who are getting ready to be sleeved ... you are in my prayers!

Congrats on a successful surgery! Mine is October 16th at Virginia Hospital Center with Dr. Salameh. Please tell me more about your experience: who was your surgeon, what happened when you arrived at the hospital, did you have to use the special solution or just dial soap, what was your pain level post-op? I could go on but I don't want to "wear out my welcome". Send me a private message if needed.

[shelley_38 10]

Hey girl Oct 16th in the house!!! That's my date too. I'll be taking optisource multivitamins (chewable)' date=' calcium citrate (chewable), Biotin 10,000 mcg, and maybe a sublingual B12.< /p>

Are you on a pre-op diet?[/quote']

Yes I am!! How are you managing?

[Sleeve Siren 307]

Yes I am!! How are you managing?

Whoo child yesterday and today were rough! I wanna eat regular food! I so wish my diet wasn't so strict. I wish I could fast forward to Wednesday so this can be over. How's yours going?

[A_ReNUDE_me 148]

Whoo child yesterday and today were rough! I wanna eat regular food! I so wish my diet wasn't so strict. I wish I could fast forward to Wednesday so this can be over. How's yours going?

Hang in there ladies...the door to your new life is just ahead. I'm praying God gives you both the necessary strength to ensure. Can't wait to join you both on the losers bench!

[Sleeve Siren 307]

Hang in there ladies...the door to your new life is just ahead. I'm praying God gives you both the necessary strength to ensure. Can't wait to join you both on the losers bench!

Thank you!