srossell

So - I have started on my pre-op diet today.

I decided that I am going to do 2 shakes a day. One in the morning - and one for dinner or snack.

For the morning one - it is going to be a coffee flavored shake.. So I used:

Skim Milk: 8oz

EAS Vanilla Protein Powder: 1 scoop

Cappuccino Mix (SF/FF/Low Cal): 1 tbsp

Instant Decaf Coffee: 1 tbsp

Caramel Syrup (SF): 1 tbsp

I mixed everything in my new drink mixer (hamilton beach - on the go) and let the froth settle down. I tried it.. It was great! I loved it.

I bought everything at walmart... It was all pretty inexpensive

I hope these days before surgery fly by... and I hope I can lose this pre-op weight.

If you have any shake ideas - please let me know!! Thanks

I personally take the 5000 Biotin, one cap once a day. I have'nt lost any hair. The only time I ever remeber losing hair was after my girls were born. I've been on a million diets and my hair's never fallen out. I wasn't willing to find out though, so I started the Biotin ahead of time. I never heard of the shampoo....

Ok thank you!

thanks everyone.

GNC Women's Hair, Skin & Nails Formula...

has anyone heard of it? it has 3000 mcg of biotin

Then there is biotin - sitting right next to it.

One has 2500 mcg and one has 5000 mcg

I am not sure if one brand is better than the other - I mean obviously - the 5000 is probably the best.

But also - I has a question after reading Alana's message - I went to my local mall - and looked for a shampoo with Biotin in it. I found some on the internet - but I wanted to see if I had it closer.... Anyway

I was told the salon had nothing with Biotin IN it.. but they had a product for thinning hair - and/or hair loss. NIOXIN - It has BioAmp - She told me it had great reviews. and I was just wondering if anyone has tried it/heard of it.

Or possibly something better than that.

Thanks everyone!!

Thank you so much everyone......

hi everyone!

i have been reading alot of articles. and i am finding that it is pretty common to lose your hair - or the thickness of your hair. especially with gastric. is it the same for lap band?

has anyone noticed hair loss?

and is there anything to take as a pre-cautionary for hair loss?

you look great! this gets me so excited for surgery

yeah, I saw they still had it on the website.

thank you.

Hi-

I was wondering if anyone has gone to Cancun for surgery... instead of TJ?

What are the major differences?

Thanks

Hi - I am pretty sure I am answer this for myself..

But do we need passports when we get picked up from SAN. Airport?

Thanks

Hi

WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / TODAY

oatmeal / scrambled egg +1/2 bacon strip / 3/4 Protein shake

1/4 piece white fish +corn / 4 chicken nuggets / 3/4 can ready mix tuna No crackers

chicken salad / cottage cheese cup / 1 hard taco

1 frozen banana / fat free ceamsicle / will have creamsicle

approx 1000cals / approx 900cals / approx 950 cals

hope this helps

Nicolek

Hey -

Thanks for posting this

It really helps me get an idea of how much I will be eating..

Now is there anything that you simply CAN NOT eat?

I will be at the OCC June 19th - 22nd & I will be having my band surgery on June 20th. (the day before my birthday)

I know everyone is different - but could I ask you for a sample of what you eat on an average day?

It is hard to know until you are there - and right now - I am not there yet - just wondering.

thats true!

I am thankful that I am able to get my band at all!

Well... I had some issues with the personal loan that I got to fund my band surgery - and now I will not recieve it until the 29th of May!! AND my previous date was the 27th!

So needless to say - I called the OCC and had my date changed.

I am feeling depressed about that - I was so excited and anxious for my band surgery.

I am still excited - but just a little sad also.

ANYWAY I guess I gotta cheer up! My surgery date is on June 20th!

Anyone else going to be at the OCC June 19-22??

Does anyone know a fill doctor in PA?

I am planning on going to the OCC for my first fill - but after that - i will most likely be looking in PA

Thanks

Is there a pool?? I went on the website and could not see a pool.

Hey - I will be there the same date as you! I am looking for the hotel web address, and I found 2 - I am not sure which one is correct

could you give me the one you are looking at?

Thanks

This is a really good question, I am glad you asked - I have been thinking about that.

I have verizon -

I dont know the answer to your question - but hopefully someone can answer both of us.

Thanks

Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has heard of a product called "Powder Butter"

I found it on www.myhealthmyworld.com

They sell it in 16oz. containers - It is suppost to be a powdered peanut butter protein shake mix. I am just wondering if anyone has seen/tried this before. Or if anyone had a suggestion for peanut butter flavored drinks.

I am still pre-op but I am trying to do all the shopping now so I can try different things, and see what I like.

My surgery date is on the 27th of May!! I am so excited. SO PLEASE if anyone has any tips - or advise, let me know!

Thank You

:-h Hi Everyone!

I will be arriving on May 26th for my surgery on the 27th!!!

I was concerned about having my surgery on the 28th and having to fly out in the middle of the night on the 29th(early morn. of the 30th) so I changed my date to the 27th. By only being there 1 1/2 nights scared me and I feel better if I'm there 2 full nights after the surgery. So now I will get there in the morning of the 27th for the pre-op stuff and then have my surgery.

Sue

Hi,

Ill be getting my band on the 27th also! Hope to see you there...

Hey!

I'm having my surgery on May 27th!

Hope to see you guys there!

:i-m_so_happy:

I have an appointment for May 27th!!

Starting my diet now.. to lose those 'pre-op' pounds!!