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I'm 15 days away from my sleeve surgery. I'm a planner so I like everything in order, in advance. I'm making various stocks and freezing them in these awesome portion zip locks I got from Walmart. They are 1c. bags so I can track how much I'm using. I refuse to use bouillon cubes for liquids. I've got beef and chicken stock so far.

How are you prepping for surgery ?

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The most important thing to have is Protein Shakes and your Vitamins.< /p>

Are you using chewable or chewable gummies? I thought my NUT told me gummies were fine and now I'm reading otherwise.

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My 3 week post op Vitamin diet consist of Vitamins C & D daily, and b-12 once a week. Vitamin C is sold in liquid form from Amazon.< /p>

I blend both vitamins in my chocolate Protein Shakes that disguises the vitamin C flavor. If you can, use a good smoothie blender like the magic bullet.

Adding in a little ice make the Protein thick like a shake.< /p>

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I'm 15 days away from my sleeve surgery. I'm a planner so I like everything in order, in advance. I'm making various stocks and freezing them in these awesome portion zip locks I got from Walmart. They are 1c. bags so I can track how much I'm using. I refuse to use bouillon cubes for liquids. I've got beef and chicken stock so far.

How are you prepping for surgery ?

I think you'll be surprised how long 1 cup will last. It was quite a while before I could 'eat' more than an eighth of a cup at a time!!! :) It's wonderful!!! I never used stock or bouillon, I bought Campbell's Soup, added the can of Water, as directed, and strained it. Good luck!

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I'm 15 days away from my sleeve surgery. I'm a planner so I like everything in order, in advance. I'm making various stocks and freezing them in these awesome portion zip locks I got from Walmart. They are 1c. bags so I can track how much I'm using. I refuse to use bouillon cubes for liquids. I've got beef and chicken stock so far.

How are you prepping for surgery ?

What a great idea! Way healthier (and tastier) than canned broth or boullion cubes!

Not prepping myself just yet, but I should be getting a surgery date within the next few weeks and then my one month of liquid Protein diet begins. Although, I should take a cue from you and start making some homemade stocks. :)

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My Nut said no gummies. But I guess eveyones is different. Im scheduled for april 2. Bought tons of Jello, chicken and beef stock and slimfast. What Protein Shakes did your Nut tell u to get?

I had actually recommend one to her! It's all natural, no artificial sweeteners and 26g Protein. Numedica Slim Fit chocolate.

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I also have a few friends who are making me their favorite stocks recipe. It's nice to have friends that support the decision and want to be a part of it.

Pre-op testing tomorrow. And I'll get more info on which type of Vitamins to be taking.

I'm pretty sure I'm overdosing on B12. Someone mentioned they take 1 time a week? I take two daily! 1000 mg!!

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My Nut said no gummy vitamins, as they don't have the same percentages of RDAs as chewables. Mine actually recommended the Costco/Kirkland brand children's Multivitamins. Similar to Flintstones chewable vitamins, much cheaper (and sold in bulk) but better RDAs in some things. She also said that I will need sublingual B-12 for after surgery and chewable calcium citrate tablets--she actually made up a schedule for me of when to take each Vitamin every day because apparently the multi-vitamins have to be taken at a different time than the Calcium citrate for best absorption. I don't recall the frequency on the B-12, but, yeah, I think it was once or twice a week.

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I'm 15 days away from my sleeve surgery. I'm a planner so I like everything in order, in advance. I'm making various stocks and freezing them in these awesome portion zip locks I got from Walmart. They are 1c. bags so I can track how much I'm using. I refuse to use bouillon cubes for liquids. I've got beef and chicken stock so far. How are you prepping for surgery ?

Those bags are great!!!! Definitely gonna get some!!

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