Brenda0600

If anyone is interested, CVS now have an super strength Biotion (7500 mg). I have been taking this for about 2 months in anticipation of hair loss. I am pre-op with my scheduled sleeve date on March 19. Although pre-op, my hair is growing like crazy just from an increase with taking this medicine. I was previously on 1000 mg, then 5000 mg. and now the 7500 mg. daily is totally unbelieveable. Hope this helps someone..

Please someone please tell me about the Gum. My surgery is on March 19 and I may have years worth of Gum in my stomach as I generally would swallow gum about 1 a month. I this case, I may be a basket case at surgery (lol.. lol).. Thanks for any replies..

Congrats on your journey as well Shandra.. you look awesome!! It is sooo very good that "old timers" like yourself still have time to post and keep us updated on your journey. Thanks sooo much for this website, to you, folks like Tiff and VegasAngel who really find newbie, like myself encouraged. I will be sleeved on March 19 and my do I have sooo many emotions.. I am not looking to change my mind; just periods of anxiety and self defeat that things had to come to this. I am attempting to put on my "big girl panties" and deal; however, much emotions. In reading your post, right now, you have definitely brought be continued encouragement and support.. Thanks soo much for your post.!

:thumbup:This is sooo why I just love you guys as you are just a wealth of information. I believe Tiff and MountainLover are right on target as the financial gain, from major insurance companies or from other healthcare related entitites find that the Sleeve is just pure "one stop shopping". In a society like the US where our weight problems are out of control, being able to have information on our options is truly helpful for us to make the right decisions for ourselves. I thank everyone for their comments, informative research and thoughts with helping me understand this issue. Love you guys!!!

Newbie Here so please take my obversations as more of a query.. I really love my new sleeve family and I am scheduled for surgery in March. After months, month and months of research (with the help of this forum), I am just curious as to why there are not commericals or informationals about the Sleeve to help more people.:confused1: This journey appears to be a "God send" for alot of us and I am just sooo thankful I found out about the sleeve by through word of mouth. Anyone curious as to why the Sleeve has not recieved more public advertising.. similiar to the Realize Band? No pun intended to my Band family, just curious and trying to understand why more people are really not aware of Sleeve.. :blushing:

Thanks soo very much!!! Your information and recommendation was most helpful. On a lighter note, I have to admit, posting this questioning and having you guys answer the question, made me realize one of the most important reasons in combating this weight loss journey. That is, not buying food and/or "stocking up" on food in mass. This is too funny; but, I started to see that there is no reasons as to why I need to purchase $100 or $200 doll ars of food products "in advance". I know I may be talking to myself; however, you guys have already taught me the importance of shredding this thinking. @ Tiff.. you are such an inspiration and I thank God for you!!! Thanks again to everyone as I am going to be really listening, reading and learning for many of you as I move throughout this journey! God Bless!:lol0:

I am attempting to purchase alot of the Protein products to stock up before surgery (March 13). Can anyone tell me if you liked your protein powders during pre-op, did you taste buds change post op finding that you could no longer tolerate the protein after surgery? After much, much, much reading, I am beginning to rethink my plans in purchasing so many products prior to surgery. I am just wondering did anyone find that their taste significantly changed? Any Help if much appreciated.. PS. I just love this board and the new sleeve family since joining. :thumbup1:

Congratulations / Peace & Blessings... Please keep in contact and let us know how you are doing.

Hello All... I will be with Dr. Aceves on March 12 with the surgery scheduled for March 13. I cannot tell you all how many emotions I have. (smile). Please email me at Brenda0600@aol.com as I would love to have a partner as well while there. I am in Albany, GA (3 hours from Atlanta). I will be traveling from Atlanta to San Diego. Thanks to everyone on this site for the support and awesome information!!!:thumbup1::thumbup: