Tina293

To those who have lost hair - Have any of you dyed your hair during the time it was falling out? If so what was the result? I need to dye my hair but I'm afraid it will make it fall out faster.

I've been stocking up on Protein supplements. I now have 30 bottles of high protein vanilla Boost and 32 bottles (came in bonus packs of 8) of high protein chocolate Boost. I also have three large tubs of whey Protein Isolate powder one each in chocolate, vanilla, and unflavoured. I'm not really sure about the Boost. I took a look at the label but could not tell what form of protein is in there. I have to do a three week liquid diet before surgery so If they're no good after surgery I'll just use them before.

The Unjury website www.unjury.com sells Opurity vitamins. They have a bariatric multivitamin customized for gastric band patients. Would these vitamins be good for VSG too? I'm thinking they would since both procedures are restrictive with no intestinal bypass. Also has anyone tried these. I'm wondering what they taste like.

I emailed unjury and asked which of their Vitamins would be suitable for VSG. Here is their reply: Hi Tina, Thank you for your interest in OPURITY Vitamins! At this time, the American Dietetic Associate is recommending that Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients take a chewable multivitamin with 200% of the DV of at least 2/3 of nutrients, as well as, a separate calcium citrate supplement. Some patients do require additional Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. We are recommending that Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy patients use the OPURITY BYPASS OPTIMIZED Multivitamin along with Calcium Citrate Plus. Please let me know if this information is helpful. Kind regards, Jenny Jenny Sears, RD Clinical Nutrition Specialist UNJURY® Protein and OPURITY ™ Vitamins Jenny@UNJURY.com Jenny@OPURITY.com 1 800 517 5111 Monday - Friday 9 AM to 6 PM eastern time www.UNJURY.com www.OPURITY.com

Has anyone tried these? Myoplex Carb Control Ready-to-Drink contains Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, and whey Protein Isolate. I've tried the strawberry and it tastes pretty good but I'm not sure if it is good for us or not since it has a couple of types of protein. There is a total of 25g of protein and 5g of carbs in an 11 oz shake. Here is the link http://www.myoplexeas.com/myoplex-carb-control-ready-to-drink

I met with my surgeon yesterday and I'm approved for VSG sometime this fall. :D :D Now I just have to wait for a date.

I'm still pre-op but already have an overhanging belly as a result of 2 C-sections. I have been walking and added in little spurts of running. When I run, my belly slaps against me and makes a loud clapping sound. What can I do to help this as I know it will only get worse as I lose weight.

Heather after a week or so you'll adjust to the decaf and you won't even notice the difference. I still need my cup of decaf to wake me up in the morning.

I'm not sure of the reason behind the whole no caffeine thing but I've been on Aitkins several times in the past and If I have caffeine I simply don't lose weight. I have lost up to 24 lbs in a month on this diet but if I have caffeine I don't lose anything.

I have a friend who is going for Gastric Bypass because she thinks she will not lose enough with the sleeve. I think right now she is somewhere in the 325-350 range and is about 5" tall. She wants to lose 175 pounds. Please post your experience if you have lost that much or know someone who did. Thanks, Tina

What are you drinking? Even artificial sweeteners have some carbs as does cream in your coffee. Also are you having any caffiene? Low carb will not work if you have caffeine. A lot of soft drinks have caffeine even some you wouldn't expect lke Mountain Dew and some Root Beers. Some pain killers have caffeine combined in them too.

I have to be below 20 a day for it to work on me.

Thanks foxgirl. Do you have a link to where you got your compression suit for $50?

Has anyone tried these vitamin? They are supposed to be especially designed for bariatric patients. www.celebratevitamins.com

Has anyone ever actually died from a leak?

I know with RNY their stomachs make some pretty strange noises and they can have some really offensive smells coming out of them. Is this true for VSG too?

I am from Newfoundland, Canada and they have just started doing WLS here is this province. In fact they are doing the first surgery today. I got a call today with my first appointment on June 16. It seems to take only a couple of months to the surgery here so I'm hoping to be done by early fall. The surgeon is new to WLS but is an excellent surgeon and very experienced otherwise. He has another Dr. here training him now. Its pretty scary having a surgeon new to WLS but I have no alternative. It is covered by my provincial governent insurance here and will not cost me a cent other than a little bit of travel which my private insurance will cover 80%. To go anywhere else would cost me thousands of dollars. I will be watching very carefully those who go ahead of me to see how they do. Tina

I never thought of it that way. That helps. Thanks

How did you make out crosswind?

Hey if you want to back out I'll gladly take your place. Seeing as you've already spent the money, someone might as well get the chance at a new life. What's that? You don't want to give it away because you want your chance at a new life? That's what I thought. Just keep telling yourself if you back out your losing your chance at happiness. Best of Luck. It will be over before you know it.

Does anyone know what happens if you have surgery with Dr. Kelly in MEXICO and you have complications. For example, If you need to stay in hospital an extra day or two will you have to pay extra? What if you have a leak (I know the chance is very slim), will he repair it at no extra charge. I'm really afraid of complications in MEXICO because I will not be covered by insurance until I get back to Canada. I can manage to pay for the surgery but will not have much left over to cover extra medical expenses.

Sweetheart, I think you are very brave taking such a big step at your age. I wish I had the guts to do it when I was younger. The first few months will pass before you know it. Its your old habits that got you to the point of needing this surgery in the first place. I'm not sleeved yet but I know when I do I will go through a time when I will mourn for the way things used to be. I think thats a natural part of what we go though since its such a big change for us. So have a good cry and tomorrow wake up and start your knew life where you will make new habits and experience the whole world in a way you have never done before. I bet in a few weeks you'll be back on here saying how happy you are with the new you and how much you love your sleeve.

Wow, I wish we had a "Like" button like on facebook. The list and the picture say it all! Thanks for posting this.

Choosing my restaurant by where I want to eat, not by whether or not I can fit in their chairs. Being able to participate in activities with my family (they are all reasonably fit and active) Having energy! Buying regular size clothes. Not having my joints ache No longer being pre diabetic Not worrying if I'm going to be alive in five years.

Last night I dreamed that I was at the hospital waiting for my surgery and the nurse came out and told me my daughter was done her surgery. My daughter is 13 years old 120lbs and wears a size 2!! I woke up in a panic. I think minds don't actually sleep when we do. Its just our natural but irrational fears playing out when we sleep. I hadn't realized I was troubled about what effect me having this surgery could have on my daughter and how she views body image but I guess I am. I haven't told her and I don't yet know If I will. If I do I will certainly explain that I am doing this for my health and for my ability to do things I can't do now, not for the way someone looks at me.