I saw this stuff mentioned on Facebook and I wonder if anyone has been told by their bariatric surgeon to take this?  This is what it says:

Each capsule contains: Blue-Green Algae 100mg, Bromelain 100mg, Lecithin 100mg, Kelp 100mg, Apple Cider Vinegar (Potassium) 100mg. 

Some of the people that wrote reviews say their bariatric office recommends this.  

 This is a big deal.  If you are not 100% committed then give yourself more time.  It is life changing - and there are things you will NOT be able to eat again. But there are lots of things you can eat after and lots of ways I feel so much better.  I am struggling since my surgery 6 months ago.  I have had no side effects at all and don't get warnings about over eating like some people do so I feel like I am still on a constant diet.  I am losing but not as quickly as I expected (my own unrealistic expectations) I still have cravings for breads and pizza and pasta.  What I am saying is this is not an "easy" journey.  

Also, I have no regrets.  Just be sure!  Good luck with your decision.

(oh and I bought a really cute summer dress and sun hat to wear by the pool! )

 I take the Bariatric Advantage Iron Chewy Bite Chocolate Raspberry Truffle.  I get them at the Dr. office but they are also available at Amazon.  I battle iron issues and take them twice a day.  They are a little piece of chocolate raspberry heaven!!  They are my treats!

 Reading this is so educational.  Thanks to you all. I am curious, my last lab work came back saying I was very low on my D (surprise surprise) and my Dr wanted me to take the D3 dry 5000iu per day. What surprised me though is he told me not to waste my money on Calcium right now because with my D so low it is just a waste.  He said my iron is normal now so I don't need to take that either.  If I follow his instructions all I am taking right now is a multi twice a day and D3 once a day.  

This makes me a little nervous given the information I read here.  Should I be taking the D3 AND the calcium? 

 I am 3 1/2 months out and for the last 2-3 weeks I have been having a pain right where my largest incision was made.  It started as a little nag when I was in a Zumba class.  I could put my hand on it and hold it tight and it seemed a little better. The next class it seemed to hurt a little more often and now for the last 2 weeks it is just a nagging constant pain.  It isn't the kind of pain that drops you to your knees or anything like that - just something I am aware of.  It doesn't seem to hurt if I am sitting at my desk or lying down, mostly it hurts when I am moving around.  I don't feel any kind of bump or anything like that.

Any guesses?

 So sorry that happened.  You did the right thing.  God wanted him home.

 excellent ideas from everyone!   I am headed to the grocery store.  I am making Nik's Magic Meatballs, a tray with sliced meats and cheeses - I have little mini buns for people to make a sammie,  crab stuffed mushroom caps, a pineapple cheese ball (with FF cream cheese) and then SF brownies.  I will probably have a few bowls of nuts and M&M's but I will definitely make my plate and set it aside!  

Thank you all

 This will be my first time to hostess since surgery.  I know everyone else can eat anything but I would like to make healthy snacks that I could enjoy also.

Any suggestions?

 Went for my regular check up with my PCP today and my cholesterol is 114 and my BP was 108/70.  He said no more pills for those things!  I have not lost the amount of weight some people have but this is such a wonderful encouragment for me!

 Hi Stefanie and welcome.  I was able to eat cream soups and puddings/jello with my liquid pre op diet.  I was worried about it but I was very dedicated and did not cheat.  The first couple of days I felt deprived LOL but by day 5 I really felt pretty good.  It got easier until the last day.  Then I began thinking of all the food I would probably never eat again and got a little sad - that is what therapy is for though!

I have lost 60lbs as of today since I started this journey with medically supervised dieting etc in July.  This averages 10 pounds a month and I am feeling better every day!

Good Luck!

 thanks!  I set my DVR also!

 for me it was 8 days and a horrible miserable experience.  I took several laxatives.  Now I take a stool softener every other day and benefiber the other days.

Sorry you are having trouble. :(

 I don't know the answer to your question but I want you to know your post was a relief.  I am 10 weeks out and nothing bothers me either.  I have not thown up or had any dumping.  I don't have a problem with bite size or eating too fast.  It is like before my surgery but I am not as hungry.

I am not losing very fast - I just hope I continue to lose.