[KarenLee]

Hi everyone!! Things are moving fast. I got my approval last week and due to a cancellation, I am meeting with surgeon tomorrow and probably scheduling surgery. I have a few questions. How long were you in hospital? Did most of you have lap procedure? Do I need to buy liquid vitamens to start out? Thank you in advance for your time. Karen

[Lch]

i was in the hospital overnight, they wanted to keep me an extra day, because i was from out of town, but i begged to go home, so i just had to drink all my fluids and they let me. . I had the lap roux en Y , and as far as vitamins your Dr. will recommend which ones to take and when to start taking them, just follow his rules. You will do great. keep us posted

[fr1endly2]

HI karen glad things are moving fast
but the hard thing is every surgeon has different
requirements.
You may have to see some other doctors
to get clearance for the surgery.
I had lap surgery
i had surgery on wed am and was released saturday am.

I was on centrum chewalbe vitamins that i buy at walmart
from the day of surgery.

hope that helps
hugs

[Trulykath]

I had surgery wednesday...went home friday....my procedure was lap...went back to work in 12 days.

I started vitamins at week1, then calcium week 2...I use the chewables from bariatric advantedge for both...I use PROFECT bullets and SYNTRAX NECTAR powder for protein...

[kimtindall]

1 days stay for me and I didnt start my vitamins until after my 1 week followup...which were chewables.

[Jill]

I did not have lap band -- I did a laproscopic RNY -- I was in the hospital for 3 days/ 2 nights including the day of my surgery -- so it wasn't too bad. But bring your own pillow! I wish I would have thought of that one! I brought a lot of stuff I did not need. As for vitamins I don't think I've heard of anyone here using liquid -- but could be. I use the Viactiv chocolate ones its like having candy but its being good! Good luck.