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HCG is a hormone that is injecTed into your stomach,this along with a very low calorie diet helps you lose weight pretty fast,but we are talking 500 calorie diet onlu 4 Oz of protein per day and a very strict select foods you are allowed to eat. My surgeon just told us at our support group

Every Dr is different,and you should follow their instructions. My Dr didnt require a 2 week pre op diet,I ate regular food untl the day before surgery,I did do 2 Weeks post op of liquids,but then again I was never hungry and I did fine on the liquids,all im saying is do as your Dr says,but ask him can I do this or can I do that.you really should do this cuz you dont want to end up in the hospital

I have BCBS of Az its a ppo.I had to have 5 years of records that showed a weight,could be from E.R. ob gyn, or pcp didnt matter which, NUT evaluation, same for a shrink. any co- morbities were a plus. the day they sent the approval in, they got an answer within 2 hrs.they fastest they ever recieved an approval

The sleeve was easier,I always felt like after c section,I was going to burst open,a real heavy feeling whenever I stood up. I had twins also,twenty years ago,never forgot that feeling though

that would be great if anyone from here does go we should wear name stickers with our "name" from this website on them

I havent noticed any either,I asked the stylist last time I had my hair cut,and she confirmed. I have always tried to get 60 grams of protein every day. Started taking biotin before surgery,get lots of fluids.and take all my vitamins and supplements every day

Good luck to you! it will happen before you know it,then you will be a member of the club!

for anyone in Arizona and that would like to attend.there is a support group at TMC the first sat of the month in the Marshall center at 10.30 am.Most of the people there are banders a few bypass, I think I am the only Sleeve, so ya'll need to represent! its pretty cool Dr Monash or Dr Welle usually lead the discussions and sometimes Scott Lopez is there. He is A bariatric Nurse practioner.Everyone is welcome and most of the time there is a free Zumba class for the last 30 min

definitely get chewables.get multivitamin,calcium to start then after you have labwork done after surgery,your surgery might add more to the list

when i started this journey i wieghed at my heaviest (that I know of ) at 353lbs and i am 5ft 1. To have this surgery you do have have a lot of steps to follow thru on.Its not like you wake up one morning and say i want this surgery and a doctor says okay lets do it tomorrow! doesnt work that way,they want to be sure that you are mentally ready for this challenge.But i have never regretted one minute of it. i was always tired,my joints hurt, had no energy. and to tell the truth the pounds have come off rather easily..I am at no restrictions in what i can have to eat,but i always try to make sure i get the right amount of protien and liquids everyday.almost an obsession.I really dont want my hair to fall out,i was sleeved on March 20th and have noticied very little hair loss. I make sure i take all my supplements everyday.Would I do it again ABSOLUTELY! wish i had done it sooner

woohoo!!!

My surgeon said that some ins might cover the TT if the loose skin was causing skin infections,but it depends on the ins of course.But its definitely worth looking into.cuz I plan on needing alot!!!

LOL! Good Luck, take it easy,but walk as much as possible and sip sip sip

I love Chili too! or turkey burgers.I had onion,bell pepper,cliantro,salt pepper, cumin. garlic or garlic powder..then cook them up,add beans as a side yum yum

I take a Fiber chewable supplement everyday

There is a drink called isopure that is a protein drink,but not a shake,which I havent never been able to drink,they are a clear liquid,nit bad tasting either.you can get them at GNC,and various Vitamin stores

There is a drink called Isopure that is a Protein Drink,but not a shake,which I havent never been able to drink,they are a clear liquid,nit bad tasting either.you can get them at GNC,and various Vitamin stores

There is a woman in my support group who had the bypass,she tells us that to maintainher current weight,which by the way she looks awesome,she strictly adheres to 1200 calories without fail.any less she would lose more which she doesnt want to do,.

When you have surgey done in Mexico,do you have to have your psyc evaluation or visit with a nutritionist? I dont know thats why I ask. I tbink they are both very helpful in recognizing why we eat they way we do.see if you can find support group in your area and go,listen to people who have had tbe surgeries and ask questions

If you had surgery on the 22nd,why are you still on liquids only?you should be at least on mushie foods,scrambled eggs,refried beans etc,have you asked your Dr?

most of the time you can get them buy one get one free,look at kroger, or one their family of stores, or at walgreens CVS etc,usually can find good deals on them somewhere

I started before surgery.and still take it and im.almost 4 months out. I just had my hair cut yesterday and ask my stylist if she.noticed hair loss and she said no,just a little dryness on the ends,but I color my hair so that is expected.I also make sure I get at least 40 grams of protein a day

no not everyone does those.I didnt have to do belly shots or have a drain,every dr is different. so dont panic