VV2010

Tiff - Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I have really enjoyed reading all your posts. My surgery is less than one month away and you are a real inspiration!

Thanks Dr. Jossart!

Hi Dr. Jossart -

I posted the following question on the Protein thread and nobody has been able to answer it:

I am trying to do some research about Protein shakes and have gotten some mixed messages on the blogs. Some people say that the body absorbs only around 50% of the protein in these shakes, but other shakes with a particular digestive enzyme absorb 80-90% of the protein.

I would love to know what you think of this and if it is indeed true. Thanks so much for your help!:thumbup1:

VV2010

My surgery is in April and I had my last diet coke on Saturday:) It took 6 weeks but I slowly weaned myself off of it. This addiction no joke worried me more than the actual surgery! This has been a 20 year addiction. Since I did it slowly, I haven't had any headaches and I am now drinking one hot tea per day to get a little caffeine. I have also treated myself to a few drinks like Propel, which I don't typically splurge on.

You can do it and you are smart to start now! One thing I did in the beginning was to stop buying 2 liter bottles. That way I knew exactly how many DC's I was having each day.

Good luck!:thumbup:

Thanks Midwest Girl - I am excited to try these! I am about 5 weeks away from my VSG:)

Although my surgery date isn't until April, my doctor has recommended the following to help prevent hair loss:

1. Co-Enzyme Q10 50mg daily

2. Biotin 300mg qd

3. Omega 3 capsules 1,000 mg daily

Hope that helps!

Hi - I am new to this and just got my date with Dr. Alvarez for April 3rd - YIPEE!!! I am trying to do some research about Protein Shakes and have gotten some mixed messages on the blogs. Some people say that the body absorbs only around 50% of the Protein in these shakes, but other shakes with a particular digestive enzyme absorb 80-90% of the protein. Does anyone know where to get some accurate info about this topic? Thanks so much!

VV2010

Hi - I am new to this and just got my date with Dr. Alvarez for April 3rd - YIPEE!!! I am trying to do some research about Protein Shakes and have gotten some mixed messages on the blogs. Some people say that the body absorbs only around 50% of the Protein in these shakes, but other shakes with a particular digestive enzyme absorb 80-90% of the protein. Does anyone know where to get some accurate info about this topic? Thanks so much!

VV2010