Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

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I am due to start my pre op diet on monday 12th Nov and was just wondering if anyone had any tips on what I need to stock up on i.e. supplements etc. Any tips would be much appreciated. Cheers Claire xx
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Go back in the discussion list to Oct 29 - Amelia79 has a youtube talking about what she bought that has great info.

From what I recall you'll need sublingual B-12, biotin, and a chewable multivitamin (maybe more, I can't recall). If you're looking for protein shakes, Amelia mentions one brand in her video, or go to unjury.com - they have some good ones and you can buy samples to taste the various flavors (20 g protein, 2-6 g carbs per serving).
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Thanks for the advice, I just want to have everything prepared this week so I can then concentrate on my surgery date.
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That's such a good idea. I think it helps focus the nervous energy we all have to be doing something to prepare. Good luck!!!
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Walmarts Body Fortress is good too and it comes in vanilla and chocolate. it has only 2 grams of carbs so it can be mixed with milk to keep it palatible. Just keep card under 40 grams and you will loose like you already had the surgery. I lost 25 preop. I am down a total of 40 since I started. had my surgery 10/23.
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