What rule(s) do you not follow?

Correct, no vitamins. The ones on lower end of the scale were testosterone and my thyroid, vitamins won't do anything there. One of my B vitamin levels wasn't out of range but it is worth keeping an eye on. 

Some surgeons have stupid rules like no straws and no gum. I do both. I guess I am a rebel 

Man I really, really, really miss gum

Why is that a rule?

Not so much a rule as a suggestion, but chewing gum can be an appetite stimulant.  Also can cause gas, which is not fun for us wls patients.

It's more of a guideline...

Actually, gum helps me not want food as much. Maybe I'm weird?

OH! I do both of those, too! My surgeon just told me no straws or gum 5 weeks after surgery. He said I'm good to use them again now. :)

I do straws and gum... and I really never chewed gum pre-WLS....

I drink up to a meal but not during...and often set a timer for the 30 minutes, so I remember to start drinking again....

Drink lots of caffeinated beverages...but that was not a no-no in my surgeon's book....

I drink tea and coffee. They said I can have caffeine as long as it's not too fattening and as long as it is not carbonated. :)