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Could it be an incionsal hernia? I have had a lot of pain about 2" below my hernia. Looks like it's an incisional hernia. Evidently it's the most common complication at about a rate of 33%.

Hi, when did you start taking bariatric supplements, and which brand is the best?

I found acid-free coffee on Amazon.

I ordered the only (self-reported,) acid-free caffeinated coffee on amazon. It's called Mellow Belly.

Hi all. I had a lapse into vaping and have surgery the 13th. I'm self pay and am wondering if insurance is the main cause for nicotine testing. I'm afraid there will be a nicotine test before the surgery. I am aware it was foolish. Please just peoples' experience with insurance- not desirous of scolders or pleas, or the science of quitting. If you don't understand what that means, please refrain from posting on this thread.

Awesome. Thanks everyone for your responses.

I heard a patch or nicotine gum doesn’t test the same as inhaled nicotine and won’t show up on some test. Would I be ok to use one of these with a ua?

Thanks, Vikingbeast. Can you tell me what the name of the test is that tests for nicotine? I didn’t see anything in my lab order that said cotinine or nicotine. I suspect if he’s going to give it it will be the day of surgery via ua.

Did anyone who was self pay get tested for nicotine at Blossom?

Did you use Torrance Bariatric?

Did they do a urine test or a blood test?

Did they test you? I'm self pay and am worried I lapsed on vaping. I understand it is counterproductive.

Hi there. I'm wondering if the water sipping every 10-15 minutes is a forever thing. I am so irresponsible about drinking water now. I worry I will drop the ball. It's seriously making me reconsider in addition to other fears.

That's helpful, thanks!

The science of transdermal patches are real, effective and proven. I can't speak for vitamins or this brand. Ever heard of nicotine patches, prescription pain medicine patches or DMSO? That stuff is 100% effective. It uses a "vehicle" to transport the product into the skin. Your nutritionist may not know about transdermal patches. If you plied sanitizer or alcohol into a transdermal patch, theoretically it also could cross the skin barrier and enter the muscle/blood using whatever vehicle they use. Nicotine patches work. It might just be possible!

I have been using Vital Proteins myself for the last year or more. I definitely notice a result in my skin.

I heard that you cannot drink within 30 minutes of eating on each end.

Rereading that, I realized there is a silver lining in that at least I am going in an alcoholic and addict and won't have that potential risk factor of transferring addictions since I am already such.

You're not alone. I'm already depressed. I am a sugar addict and have questioned, "what's left after the food is gone? How will I find relief?" I've also questioned the point of anything going forward because, well, "what's the point if I haven't got my best friend food to support me?" I'm questioning whether it is a good idea to even get the surgery, however have been encouraged by two bariatric psychs that it's totally normal to grieve food. Food is 100% a drug for me. It's deeper-rooted than the cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, alcohol and sedatives I used to use. I'm assembling a team of online video support groups weekly, a bariatric psychologist and a therapist to help carry me through the next couple of months.

I have been stressing about the water intake with that very fear. Thanks for the opine.

I will require injections? Oh, my.

I am dreading the hair loss! I'm vain and I wish there was some supplement or topical that would prevent it.

I'm probably going to try the collagen and biotin supplements for skin and hair. I don't think it will hurt.

Good to know. I imagine they use a transdermal vehicle- I'm not a scientist but it's been effective for me for nicotine and there are other medical uses. But nutritionally? No clue.

I'm unsure of if these are good or not, but it seems like it could be suitable for someone experiencing nausea. They're dermal patches. https://patchaid.com/collections/patchaid-vitamin-packs