CurvyCakes

My NUT shared that taking biotin and getting in ur protein can't hurt. That hair loss happens with weight loss and is mostly attributed to the rate at which we loss the weight. It seems rapid the weight loss has a correlation to hair loss.

I pray I will be able to get through this liquid diet like a champ. I am dreading it but I do understand it's something I must do. My daughter is 22 and being sleeved 2 hours before me I just hope she fares well too.

I love Crystal Light and infusing the water will definitely help.

That's wonderful. Congrats!! I too have UHC approved in 3 days on first go round and my surgery date is 4/14. Best of luck to u on ur journey.

Been an almond milk drinker for many years. My NUT said it's totally fine to continue drinking it pre or post op however she said she would prefer I use plain light soy milk since it has 8grams of protein. Almond milk has just a couple grams of protein. She said the almond milk is fine to drink towards my 64 ounces of liquid goal but the protein content isn't high enough to be used for protein source. When I questioned couldn't I just add protein powder to the almond milk that would make up for the deficit in protein in the almond milk but my NUT said not so fast understand the body process protein from natural sources like milk, soy, lean meats ect far better than the protein we get from the protein supplements like protein shakes.

Good luck and I'm sending skinny vibes ur way. Keep us posted when u can.

Yes I feel the same way it's better safe than sorry.

Yeah I think it's a great idea. It appears drs r recommending them.

Searching for a nice medical alert bracelet. I've been reading it's a good idea for those of us whose has WLS. Has anyone purchased one for WLS and if so what info did u display? I'm considering: First & last name VSG 4/14/14 No Blind NG No NSAIDS Surgeon or PCP contact info

Amen to that! We had to switch to my hubby plan because my company choose to exclude ANY weight loss surgery irregardless of comorbidities or BMI. Thank goodness the option was there under my husband plan. If it wasn't we were considering self pay at least for our daughter.

Each surgeon requirements r different what mines allow urs may not. Check with ur surgeon office or NUT what ur pre-op diet will consist of

That really pisses me off when people say crap like "ur not that big" sorry to be rude but shut up nobody asked u if we were or r that big! Most times it's a person not struggling with their weight that says it. My sister said that to me as well as "if u would just not eat out u can lose this weight" I said I don't count how many glasses of wine u consume daily I'd appreciate it if I'd do the same when it comes to what I do I got this! I know she means well but at the same time unless I solicit ur comments if u have nothing supportive to say ZIP IT!

Love how u reassured some and rolled ur eyes at others...love it!

Thank u and same to u.

Let's hope it won't effect ur surgery. I'm so happy for u.

Do u know if egg drop contains pork or is it made with all chicken stock? I don't think I can have it on pre-op diet until I strain the little egg floaters out.

Congrats and I can only imagine. My day is April 14th and I'm hoping I don't totally freak out from being so excited but nervous. Lol

Yayyyyyyyy!!! Congrats. Don't u feel like u just won the lottery. When I received my approval things felt real REAL at that moment lol.

Starting liquid diet Monday. Omg I can't believe April 14th my surgery day is only 15 days away. I need to purchase some crystal light and sf Popsicles. Anyone else starting Monday? If so how r u feeling right now? I'm feeling like OOOOOOMG! This is really happening.

JUST 15 MORE DAYS FELLOW SLEEVERS!!

Jackie we r all in this together. Sending skinny vibes ur way and wishing u much success.

Hey Curvy, When's your surgery date? Hey girl! Remember they changed me to April 14th and it's just 15 days away.

Wait so ur not staying the 2 nights or at least overnight?? I know all surgeons r different.

Super exciting right???? I'm the day before you big smile

I use the whisp too. Gonna check this out today.