putting together my next poll

Kelly,

Remember you educated me on D2 verses D3...
Just because a Doctor writes the script for D3 does not mean the Pharmacist will give you it.
D3 is OTC~ it is not really a myth I guess more of a vitamin wake up call~

What about the pregnancy one? WLS will cure your infertility or BC pills are okay post op

Thanks again Kelly for setting me straight!
Cheri

That is important to know that even if your prescription says D3 the pharmacy will give you D2.

I have started taking BC pills post-op. I haven't hear anything about them not being okay. Could you please give me more info about that?

Thanks so much,
Michelle

Michelle,

Hey There!
I am not a doctor:
in essence we do not absorb them like we should to have complete prevention.

There are several woman on the Pregnancy Forum that conceived while on BC pills. (some conceived really early out from surgery) They suggest at least 1 year out from surgery because Ketosis can cause harm to a little one in development.

Many of us prior to WLS had our surgeon and OB/GYNs insist that we get an IUD. Due to complications; I could not keep mine. IUDs and Nuva Rings are great BC for us~

I hope I did not forget anything.
Cheri

Yeah I asked in a mandatory education class what percentage of people dump.  The program coordinator told us that 100% of patients dump.  We are also told to take Flintstones.

You gotta wonder how they could think 100% dump.  Had the coordinator not talked to many post op people?  Or was she just saying that to scare people away from eating sugar?  I think they do that a lot and it really bugs me.  I think it's unethical.  If they think you should stay away from sugar, they should say "I think you should stay away from sugar."  They should not lie and tell you everyone will dump on it.

getting your protein in early out will mean you don't lose your hair (not true)

you will feel full immediately

you will not feel hunger

you have to sip forever

you have to eat 2 oz meals forever

carbonation will stretch the pouch

Center of Excellence means their word is god

Oh, yeah.  And if you take biotin you won't lose hair, too.

Not telling patients ANYTHING is just as bad ias giving misleading information.
Trust me :-)

Big thanks to all on this board. I have learned so much information I never got...and am now taking care of myself the way i should have from the start.

Oh, I agree.