kmarlee76
New Member
On my way to DS day! (RNY to DS July 6)
Posts: 30 
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: July 6, 2015
Surgeon: Dr. Boyce
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Post by kmarlee76 on Mar 25, 2015 23:15:11 GMT -5
Hello everyone! I have been doing non stop research of DS as that was recommended to me by my surgeon. It will be a RNY to DS revision. I am still in the stages of deciding whether or not to revise to DS, and doing my pre op work ups required by the doctor and insurance company. With a strong focus on supplementation, I have decided to follow VitaLady's pre op list. Any comments/suggestions are very welcomed! I know it's crucial to my healthcare to reach out to those of you who know better than the docs! Thank you so much for your time!
**Please note, this is a repeat thread as I am new and posted in the wrong category!
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mistercy
Full Member
Posts: 228
Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 03/26/2013
Surgeon: Mitchell Roslin
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Post by mistercy on Mar 26, 2015 11:55:43 GMT -5
I follow the VitaLady program post-op, two years out, and everything is going great! Quite a number of others I know who did not follow these levels of vitamin regimen have had problems with their labs, and some serious consequences. If you are going to do a DS, it is important to get used to regularly taking supplements, as doing so is definitely not a choice, but an absolute! Good luck with your journey!
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Post by jpcello on Mar 26, 2015 13:49:25 GMT -5
When I first had my DS 12 years ago, I followed my surgeon's vitamin regime and became very deficient very fast. I have been taking her vitamins for at least 8 or 9 years. I monitor my labs yearly and adjust accordingly.
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kmarlee76
New Member
On my way to DS day! (RNY to DS July 6)
Posts: 30
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: July 6, 2015
Surgeon: Dr. Boyce
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Post by kmarlee76 on Mar 26, 2015 14:16:18 GMT -5
Thank you both so much! I'm Not too concerned with my PCP being ok with me following VitaLady's recommendations, we talked a good hour the other day when I went to her for my "recommended and cleared" letter for DS, she doesn't have any DS patients (yet!) and will learn along side of me. Now who does concern me is my surgeon. He sells his own vitamins and I'm not sure how to go about saying "I'll do my own!".
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Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Mar 26, 2015 14:43:53 GMT -5
That's a tough one if he sells his own! I follow the Vitalady regime but I do substitute some vitamin brands for hers. I follow the iron perfectly, however, and it is with that I'm having issues. I'm working on getting that straightened out! My primary doctor is learning with me, also. After seeing my loss and how things are, however, I can honestly say she is a true believer in this surgery!
Kelly
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Post by newyorkbitch on Mar 26, 2015 15:03:40 GMT -5
Thank you both so much! I'm Not too concerned with my PCP being ok with me following VitaLady's recommendations, we talked a good hour the other day when I went to her for my "recommended and cleared" letter for DS, she doesn't have any DS patients (yet!) and will learn along side of me. Now who does concern me is my surgeon. He sells his own vitamins and I'm not sure how to go about saying "I'll do my own!". Just say no thank you. |
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Post by jpcello on Mar 26, 2015 16:35:10 GMT -5
Thank you both so much! I'm Not too concerned with my PCP being ok with me following VitaLady's recommendations, we talked a good hour the other day when I went to her for my "recommended and cleared" letter for DS, she doesn't have any DS patients (yet!) and will learn along side of me. Now who does concern me is my surgeon. He sells his own vitamins and I'm not sure how to go about saying "I'll do my own!". My surgeon sold vitamins (called Vita-4-Life). I just stopped buying them from him. I suggest you never start buying whatever your surgeon is selling. |
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Post by goodkel on Mar 27, 2015 12:06:58 GMT -5
As we suggest how to deal with nutritionists; smile, nod your head, thank them, and then do what actually works.
In the interest of peace and diplomacy, I would buy one bottle, especially if he wants you to get them pre-op, then donate them to charity and be done with them. You should have no need to see him again.
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