Post-Op Blahs

[VSG AJH 499]

Hey, guys...I had my surgery on November 20th. I am not taking in an enormous amount of fluids, but I do think I am getting in a pretty good amount. My surgeon really had no recommendations (as far as Vitamins are concerned...I did it in Mexico). I told him that I wanted to take some and what would be ok. He said that I shouldn't take any kind of pill or chewable. He suggests only having liquid Vitamins, but then he says that most liquid Multivitamins have zinc. He said that zinc is going to be bad on my stomach. The AquADEK's chewables I have have zinc, too. I did break down last night and give the liquid vitamins a try as I am so stressed out about becoming Vitamin deficient. My lips are a little chapped and when I took the liquid vitamins it burned my lips. It scared me because then I was scared of what it was doing to my freshly cut stomach. I don't know if maybe it was due to the vitamins being citrus flavored (my doc said nothing citrus or acidic) or if it was the Vitamin itself. Any suggestions? I really need to be taking something! Any recommendations on a good Multivitamin? I prefer liquid if anyone has any info. I know I can handle swallowing down a less tasty liquid easier than chewing a less tasty chewable that will stay ground in my teeth and last for a while! Thanks!

I was also told that I shouldn't have any Protein powder/drinks or anything at all. My diet right now strictly consists of swanson low sodium chicken broth, Water, and juices. I am not getting much calories, Protein, vitamins...anything really.

It's amazing how surgeons vary so greatly. I was specifically required to get chewable complete Multivitamins, and Iron and zinc were specifically mentioned as making them "complete." Centrum Complete chewable was recommended, but I purchase Celebrate Multi-Complete specifically formulated for the VSG patient. The orange flavor is very tasty, and the Forest berry isn't too bad. It's my personal preference to suck on them like a lozenge while I'm preparing my morning water/shake/etc. Within a few minutes, they just crumble in my mouth.