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I too have looked at several group support sites. I looked at Fusion, and it had info but was really pushing their line of supplies. I am thinking the Nutrition dept should have the best ideas and pricing of the supplies we need to take the rest of our lives.
My cousin and her husband had the surgery in 2016 and are glad they did it so she gave me ideas and the one shake she said they keep stocked up is Premier Protein from Sam's Club.
 
dianeseattle said:
IMO, you don't need to purchase food or nutrients labeled "bariatric" just because you had bariatric surgery. READ THE LABEL. That's the important thing. Look at the RDAs and study what they mean at the USDA or FDA websites, or even just by doing a simple Internet search. I'm 16 years out from major RYGB surgery, back in the day when they didn't use laparoscopy or have any specialized product.

Start by learning how many protein grams you need in a day. Then study protein sources--dairy, eggs, meats, fish, beans--and their nutritional content. Once you know how many protein grams are in your desired menu, you can count the calories, get a good match, and figure out your daily and weekly meal plans.

Don't skip oral nutrients like vitamins, minerals & other supplements. My surgeon told me before surgery that I'd have to take two multivitamins every day for the rest of my life. That's pretty serious, especially when you look at the cost. My nutritionist told me to study even more, so I added in things like calcium, iron, glucosamine chondroitin, individual vitamins and minerals like C, D, E, etc. With my prescribed thyroid hormone and cholesterol meds, I was taking 22 pills a day in four doses. You can't take two minerals in the same 2-hour period. They cancel each other out. So you don't take iron with calcium, etc.

Anyway, when you're looking at support groups and "nutrition" sites, keep in mind that these (including this one) are provided as a service to you so the corporations that pay for their existence have a captive audience to pitch their supplies to. Your best bet is to study actual scientific sites supported by government entities. They have no vested interest in your recovery or how you get there.

Here's a good place to start: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400535/DATA/sr21/sr21_doc.pdf

And as I said, I had my surgery a long time ago, and before surgery I NEVER had outstanding results in complete blood counts. Since surgery, I'm a superstar in the doctor's office.

Forget products that target you. Learn the truth about what you're putting in your body. Shakes and powders and other additives tell you a pretty story, but labels never lie. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing--to hucksters and frauds.
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Can I ask what multivitamins you take? The ones recommended to me cost over $100 a month. Looking to switch. Any advice?
 
dianeseattle said:
IMO, you don't need to purchase food or nutrients labeled "bariatric" just because you had bariatric surgery. READ THE LABEL. That's the important thing. Look at the RDAs and study what they mean at the USDA or FDA websites, or even just by doing a simple Internet search. I'm 16 years out from major RYGB surgery, back in the day when they didn't use laparoscopy or have any specialized product.

Start by learning how many protein grams you need in a day. Then study protein sources--dairy, eggs, meats, fish, beans--and their nutritional content. Once you know how many protein grams are in your desired menu, you can count the calories, get a good match, and figure out your daily and weekly meal plans.

Don't skip oral nutrients like vitamins, minerals & other supplements. My surgeon told me before surgery that I'd have to take two multivitamins every day for the rest of my life. That's pretty serious, especially when you look at the cost. My nutritionist told me to study even more, so I added in things like calcium, iron, glucosamine chondroitin, individual vitamins and minerals like C, D, E, etc. With my prescribed thyroid hormone and cholesterol meds, I was taking 22 pills a day in four doses. You can't take two minerals in the same 2-hour period. They cancel each other out. So you don't take iron with calcium, etc.

Anyway, when you're looking at support groups and "nutrition" sites, keep in mind that these (including this one) are provided as a service to you so the corporations that pay for their existence have a captive audience to pitch their supplies to. Your best bet is to study actual scientific sites supported by government entities. They have no vested interest in your recovery or how you get there.

Here's a good place to start: https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/80400535/DATA/sr21/sr21_doc.pdf

And as I said, I had my surgery a long time ago, and before surgery I NEVER had outstanding results in complete blood counts. Since surgery, I'm a superstar in the doctor's office.

Forget products that target you. Learn the truth about what you're putting in your body. Shakes and powders and other additives tell you a pretty story, but labels never lie. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing--to hucksters and frauds.
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Thank you! This is helpful!
 
allhopeful said:
Can I ask what multivitamins you take? The ones recommended to me cost over $100 a month. Looking to switch. Any advice?
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Well they had me stop taking the vitamins I was taking because they are gummies. She has me set up to get new multivitamins delivered to my home. I have federal insurance through my job so I don't pay much. I think it helps when the insurance does cover some or all.
 
I just have the Fusion chewables home delivered in 6 month doses. My program recommended that specific product so, that's what my husband and I use.

My doctor recently told me that they now also recommend the Fusion twice a day pills for those who don't love 4Xs a day chewable. (Hubby had the sleeve and so look only needs 2 per day). But at this point, that's what I'm used to and they all cost the same so I haven't changed.

PS They cost $30 a month for me at 4 Xs a day and half that for hubby, since he requires two a day. Before the subscription/large order discount.
 
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missyinacage said:
I just have the Fusion chewables home delivered in 6 month doses. My program recommended that specific product so, that's what my husband and I use.

My doctor recently told me that they now also recommend the Fusion twice a day pills for those who don't love 4Xs a day chewable. (Hubby had the sleeve and so look only needs 2 per day). But at this point, that's what I'm used to and they all cost the same so I haven't changed.

PS They cost $30 a month for me at 4 Xs a day and half that for hubby, since he requires two a day. Before the subscription/large order discount.
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I'm definitely going to check into this for sure. Sounds like a great deal!
 
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