I'm about 6 months out, and doing pretty well for the most part. I'm running with my dog almost every day, and doing the protien thing really well. I've stopped the shakes and drink 2 big glasses of milk a day and get about 10g of protein @ lunch and dinner, as well as 5 for a snack, so I'm right on track there ( Read more... )

I've had more than one incident lately where I've mentioned something in passing to another WLS'er in comments, thinking that everybody knew this thing, only to find out that it was news to that person. It finally occurred to me that I might have a lot of information and resources that could be useful to other WLS'ers, especially considering that I ( Read more... )

"Other EXCITING NEWS... Bariatric Advantage has announced their latest new calcium product is very close to hitting the market. Bariatric Advantage Chewy Bites Calcium Citrate chocolate flavored. We will be carrying 30, 60 and 240 count. We also know there are other flavors on the horizon. We already have our pre-order in and expect them the ( Read more... )

Yesterday, I saw Dr. F. He was quite pleased with my weight loss and my overall success thus far with the gastric bypass surgery. ( Read more... )

A couple of weeks ago, I posted on the new supplement standards for gastric bypass patients. There was some question about my nutritionist's claim that if you take Forvia, you don't need an additional sublingual b12, so I e-mailed him and this is what I heard back:

Good to hear from you. Forvia brand multivitamin supplies 1000 mcg of B12. The ( Read more... )

Just got back from my last pre-op nutrition class. Finally, some definitive info on vitamin supplementation! Apparently the new standards released at the end of last month make even the Optisource vitamins obsolete for gastric bypass patients. According to my program's dietician, all gastric bypass patients should be taking the following:

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I know a lot of people who have WLS surgery end up just rueing the intense vitamin regimens that go hand in hand with the life of a post-op. Heck, it's not part of the life I enjoy myself! I struggle with my vitamins sometimes too, especially when depressed. But I wanted to share a story tonight, just a word of precaution I guess, cause I <3 all ( Read more... )

When I read that post-wls folks aren't taking any vitamins and supplements, or not on a regular basis, it worries me ALOT. It also amazes me that folks who are new to my in-person support group who had surgery someplace other than the OSU Medical Center, don't even know that they have to take vitamins ( Read more... )

I’m four months out and am struggling a lot with getting in my vitamins and medications ( Read more... )

If so, what iron supplement do you take? What surgery did you have and how long ago was it?