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I'm oct 2nd and I'm still kind of in shock, excited, scared. Scared of complications ( I'm a single mom ) and feel a bit selfish should something happen to me... But I feel like I might get a chance to live and be happy! I have all my Vitamins I'm supposed to take them to my last visit next week. ( post op nutrition ) kaiser is thorough ... But I still don't see how to get the vitamins in the first few weeks. ?? Only a few we chewable or liquid. Crushing makes tons of powder but we are taking tiny sips??. I want my vitamins and Protein I want energy and to keep as much of my hair as I can :)

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I'm oct 2nd and I'm still kind of in shock, excited, scared. Scared of complications ( I'm a single mom ) and feel a bit selfish should something happen to me... But I feel like I might get a chance to live and be happy! I have all my Vitamins I'm supposed to take them to my last visit next week. ( post op nutrition ) kaiser is thorough ... But I still don't see how to get the Vitamins in the first few weeks. ?? Only a few we chewable or liquid. Crushing makes tons of powder but we are taking tiny sips??. I want my vitamins and Protein I want energy and to keep as much of my hair as I can :)

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Most bariactric vitamins are powder that you mix with 4 oz of Water that was my same question my surgeon recommended to do the vitamins first thing in the morning one so you don't forget and two so if you inlet get in 2 oz you can work on the other two the rest of the day he said the only issue taking them might me 1 to 2 days after surgery after that it should be easy

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The closer I get to my surgery I'm really scared as well. I just told my office manager and my supervisors. I'm not sure if I will tell the rest of my office we'll see how things go. I'm worried about the usual things such as Hair loss Vitamin problems just issues with recovery also very hopeful and excited too. I'm praying that everything goes well for myself as well as for all my fellow sleevers good luck everybody.My surgery is actually on 13 October. I'll keep you posted

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I am feeling the same way I think reality is being felt. It's all the unknown but I guess we have to look at all the positive things and have faith in our self but that is easier said than done.

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I cant figure out how to add my picture using my cell phone. Can anyone help me :-)

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To add them in a post.... Touch the plus sign next to the entry area and then touch the 3 dots at the top right of that screen. It should show a drop down menu that has attach picture in it

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Thank you.

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Confirmed surgery date of October 12th with Dr.Ortiz at ALM! Just paid deposit! So excited and nervous at the same time! Now to book tickets! Woo-hoo

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Congratulations to all October sleevers. I met with my surgeon this morning, I'm scheduled for October 7th!!! I'm so excited and ready to start my journey on the post-op side! Best wishes to everyone, let's stay in touch!

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Hey Everyone !

Wednesday I went and did my last weigh in. All the paper work is in and is being submitted to insurance. I could be surgery as soon as 3 weeks. Man that's scary and exciting ! I'll have a date after approval. I was told my pre op diet is one week of low fat foods. I was told they like doing the low fat and pre op diets not for us, but because it shrinks the liver enough and makes the surgery easier on the DR. Hey! I'll do whatever is easier for the dr and my safety ;)

Hope everyone is doing well as we keep inching closer and closer to October !

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Hello ..this is my first post

My surgery is on the 24th of sept... that is by the end of this month... am on liquid diet from today.. plz suggest what to hv and what to avoid .

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Hi

I'm scheduled for Oct 14 also, Syracuse Ny . Congratulation lets keep in touch

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I'm so ready for this :-) How long is everyone staying in the hospital. My surgeon usually doesn't do an overnight. I think it's strange. What do you all think?

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