taramarie523 116 Posted April 6, 2016 I'm getting myself organized for my pre op shopping session lol. What are some must haves? Which Vitamins did you all like best? What were your "saving graces" once home? I don't even no where to begin. I'm all over the place lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kranky813 477 Posted April 6, 2016 Great Question!! Ok for me personally things to have on hand at home: *Timer so you can drink every 10 minutes – phone works too *Several pairs of comfy pants/shorts – I changed frequently during the day * Things to do at home – movies, Netflix agenda, books, etc… * Set up of where you are going to sleep – couch, bed, etc… Shopping: *Protein shakes * Water – if you don’t like your own Water * Clear liquids to drink (you will get sick of water) * I personally bought Isopure and mixed it with equal parts of Powerade Zero and water (gave me some Protein in the first few days) *sugar free Jello * sugar free popsicles * Sugar free fudge sticks *chicken broth Good Luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kranky813 477 Posted April 6, 2016 Completely missed the vitamins!! I prefer the Flintstones Vitamins. I take one in the morning and one at night. I also take a generic chew-able Calcium and Vitamin B12.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmell 22 Posted April 6, 2016 Taramarie.....are you on a liquid diet? My surgery is 4/18, and I drink Atkins 2 carb Protein drinks. There are 5 or 6 different drinks, and I have 5 per day, for 800 calories. I also drink broth. Beef, vegetable, and chicken. broth never tasted so good. Are you talking after surgery? If u are, I haven't started that yet. My wife will do that, according to the doctor's instructions. Any other questions, I'll b here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taramarie523 116 Posted April 6, 2016 Kranky thank you so much. This is so helpful! Now for your flinstone Vitamins do you take the flintstones complete? So I had one nutritionist tell me just one a day. Then the other day at my pre op class the nutritionist said "flintsones are made for kids" lol I felt like an idiot the way she said it. My other nutritionist told me one a day and take it with my kids so we're in the routine together. So then the new NUT said you can take it but I'd have to take 2. So you are taking 2 of them one during the day and one at night. My instructions on the label of the Vitamin says adults and children over 4 take 1 a day. I'm going to have to ask call them and double check as well. That's what I bought so I'm glad I'm not the only one. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taramarie523 116 Posted April 6, 2016 Taramarie.....are you on a liquid diet? My surgery is 4/18, and I drink Atkins 2 carb Protein drinks. There are 5 or 6 different drinks, and I have 5 per day, for 800 calories. I also drink broth. Beef, vegetable, and chicken. broth never tasted so good. Are you talking after surgery? If u are, I haven't started that yet. My wife will do that, according to the doctor's instructions. Any other questions, I'll b here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hi!!! So my surgeon actually doesn't require a pre op diet. I just can't eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the operation. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmell 22 Posted April 6, 2016 Well TM, you're probably not nearly as large as me. My BMI is 61, so I have more to lose, and need more liquid diet, to lose weight, and shrink my liver. Good luck on your journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rnsamantha 352 Posted April 6, 2016 I used ProCare bariatric Vitamins, Bariatric Advantage tropical orange calcium citrate chews, dissolving B12 and Biotin supplement I got at costco. Word to the wise: pick up some Miralax or benefiber. Postop Constipation sneaks up on you and it's easier to just start taking something from the get go rather than trying to get things going again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffanymarie6997 115 Posted April 6, 2016 Taramarie.....are you on a liquid diet? My surgery is 4/18, and I drink Atkins 2 carb Protein drinks. There are 5 or 6 different drinks, and I have 5 per day, for 800 calories. I also drink broth. Beef, vegetable, and chicken. broth never tasted so good. Are you talking after surgery? If u are, I haven't started that yet. My wife will do that, according to the doctor's instructions. Any other questions, I'll b here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My surgery is on 4/18 also! I wish you the best Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taramarie523 116 Posted April 6, 2016 I read about this Vitamin B12 nasal spray from nascobal it's $25 a month I read and you get all you Vitamins from there. I'm going to check it out. I emailed my NUT and she said that it's fine. I'm going to look more into it tonight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffanymarie6997 115 Posted April 7, 2016 I read about this Vitamin B12 nasal spray from nascobal it's $25 a month I read and you get all you Vitamins from there. I'm going to check it out. I emailed my NUT and she said that it's fine. I'm going to look more into it tonight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I was told about that nasal spray as well at my surgery consult. You take it once a week, one spray in one nostril. Thankfully my insurance covers it so it'll be delivered to me along with other Vitamins each month for $25 and free delivery. Without insurance I believe it was around $70 plus delivery. Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taramarie523 116 Posted April 7, 2016 So we need a prescription for it right? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffanymarie6997 115 Posted April 7, 2016 Yes you do. When I get home I can find this 1-800 number for you to call. You give them your doctor's office info and they'll send them a request for a prescription. Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffanymarie6997 115 Posted April 7, 2016 Yes you do. When I get home I can find this 1-800 number for you to call. You give them your doctor's office info and they'll send them a request for a prescription. Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App 1-855-828-1488I just looked through my call logs and I am pretty sure this is the number. Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taramarie523 116 Posted April 7, 2016 Thank you!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
