elise

Does any one heard of taking Biotin to prevent hair loss? If so, how much do you take? I also heard 2500 IUs of Vitamin A helps. Has anyone tried either of these?

CONGRATULATIONS!!! GOOD LUCK!!

If you are having trouble with getting enough Protein during the liquid phase, try Syntrax Nectare Protein powder. It was mentioned during my Bariatric classes. It has 23 grams per scoop and can be placed in Water, non-fat milk, or other liquid. It comes in different flavors. I bought the vanilla Torte and it's REALLY good! I was surprised! One drink 3 times a day will give you the 60 gm per day you need in the beginning post-op. I bought it on-line. Try Google it. Oh, yea... I bought different flavorings from the baking/ spice section in the market and use to change the flavor. Since vanilla is easy to combine, I now can make strawberry-vanilla, vanilla-rum, orange-vanilla, etc. No extra calories and only a few drops per glass. elise Surgery date: Nov 16 Kaiser patient at Pacific Bariatric San Diego, CA

I don't understand why the 2 week (or more) pre-op diet either. My surgery is Nov 16, and my instructions are to start liquid diet 24 hours before surgery, also my pre-op day. I am also supposed to take a laxative that day, I guess, to clear my gut. I am concerned whether I should start sooner with the liquid diet or not. elise

Wow! I have bad knees too. Both. Currently I get Suppartz shots every 3 months in my knees to cushion them, since my cartilage is bad. Thanks to my weight! I'm sure losing weight will help, my ortho agrees, and lengthen the time before I need a knee replacement. Hang in there! It can and will get better once the pressure on your knees is lifted. I've been trying to lose weight before my surgery and have lost about 15 lbs. Already my needs feel better and I have more flexibility. elise

Congrats! I too just found this forum! My date in Nov 16, with Dr. Taller in San Diego. Can we be sleeve sisters too?

Hi Steve, I wish you the best for your surgery! I'm nervous too, my date is in a month. But I know you have, as well as I, have thought about this and know it is the right choice! I wonder about your time off from work. One week really seems too soon. My doc says he allows up to 8 weeks (though I don't I'll need that much). But I am not allowed to drive for 2 weeks and can't lift anything over 15 pounds for 4 more weeks. You don't want to disturb/pull the staples and cause a leak. Really bad if that happens. elise