I am scheduled for my life changing surgery on March 3rd. The question that I have is, what pre-op supplements are other banders taking? Are there any over the counter medication that can help the wounds heal faster? My doctor has not given me a pre-op diet, but I have read on the this and other forums that they are on Protein shakes. What are some good Protein shake that can be brought over the counter or at GNC? I plan on starting a liquid diet this week. Thank you for your advice!!!

"The choices we make, and the chances we take, determine our destiny."

All I will say is to be sure to buy whey Protein isolate, which is pure and mixes up with a spoon. If you do happen to buy whey protein concentrate, just be aware that you will have to use a blender or it will lump up on you.

There are a gazillion flavors to choose from--sorry I can't recommend anything specifically from GNC, because I buy my supply from the Internet.

Best wishes to you! :thumbup:

PS If you buy a canned protein shake, ya gets what ya pays for!! (To me they ALL taste tinny--good for convenience only!)

My doctor wanted me to start taking the bariatric Vitamins and Vitamin B-1 and B-12 two weeks before the surgery. I started about 8 days before because I had to wait for them to come. The doctor's office gave us a whole list of web sites to check to get the vitamins. I didn't have a pre-op diet, just instructions to eat small soft meals the day before surgery. I did drink a couple of Protein shakes for about two weeks before surgery along with one meal of something I really enjoyed.

So far my surgery has been picture perfect.

You want to heal your scars? TAKE ARNICA MONTANA!!! Then use Kelo-Cote.

• Arnica Montana -- available at GNC. Many plastic surgery patients take it to promote healing and reduce bruising. It worked wonders for me!!!
  
• Kelo-Cote -- this is the best topical product for scars. Start using 2 weeks after surgery: Kelo-cote Scar Gel Skincare Product at SkinStore.com Also available for half the price on eBay. I have applied this every morning and night and my scars look great!

Here's pictures of my scars:

Is anyone taking chewable hair and nail vitamins or chewable prenatals? I can't seem to find any...thanks

Lana