upping vits pre-op?

misseye
on 7/23/10 9:36 pm
I got a call from my case manager for dr. Lo.  She asked if I had upped my vits and protein (I am 2.5 weeks pre-op).  I had done the protein because of reading it here, but they had never mentioned when/how I was supose to up vits.  Any idea?  Do I just start taking 2 multi vits?
Missy




Ginger R.
on 7/23/10 11:02 pm - New Braunfels, TX

Dr. LoMonaco recommends the Vitamedica program. Both my mother and I who had surgery with him, were given the vitamins by the case manager. Give her a call and ask about them. (You need to start these two weeks out).

Lori G.
on 7/23/10 11:11 pm - CA
Aloha Missy-
Good luck! I was told to STOP multivites  containing Vit E ( prolongs bleeding times) and watch the protein shakes that contain it as well. Dr. LM must have another protocol, or does not beleive the amount of Vit E is sufficient to cause bleeding problems.
XOXOLori

shellymor
on 7/23/10 11:24 pm, edited 7/23/10 11:24 pm - TX
Yes- Dr. Lo does not want you taking any Vit. E. Ginger is right- you should be taking his VitaMedica starting at 2 weeks preop. Is Elizabeth your coordinator? Give her a call.

Are you getting excited about your surgery? You are in terrific hands!
misseye
on 7/24/10 12:06 am
shellymor
on 7/24/10 12:17 am - TX
PM'ed you-
misseye
on 7/24/10 12:08 am
MarilynT
on 7/24/10 2:19 am
My surgeon also gave me a specially formulated vitamin for the pre and post op periods.

Marilyn (now in NM)
RNY 10/2/01
262(HW)/150-155(GW)/159(CW)
(updated March 2012)

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