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Surgery in Two WEEKS! Need advice!

Cookme12 said:
I'm 70 and getting gastric bypass in May..I read that there is a chance of hair loss a few months after surgery and was thinking about a cut and perm the month before surgery to minimize showing hair loss..do you know if alot of people loose hair..
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I am worried about that too!! I plan to take Biotin and hope for the best!! :) I have thick hair and it is very curly so I hope it won't be noticeable. Best of luck to you with your surgery!!! Hope the hair loss is minimal!
 
HappyMomof2 said:
Hi Roni!! Looks like we are on almost the same time line. My post-op diet is high protein and under 35g of carbs a day. They did not restrict calories, which I found strange. What is on your list? I feel like I am eating too much, but I am not sure!! I am doing the gastric sleeve, so that might make a difference too! Best of luck to you!!
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i am on my pre op diet. my bariatric team gave me quantities of foods. For 1200 per day and 800 per day. Protein is a requirement since our bodies will need to make up for less stomach and for less intestine. Therefore I do add protein powder to my milk snacks currently. I will be adding protein to all my foods after surgery. Especially during the liquid and purée phases.
 
Roni said:
i am on my pre op diet. my bariatric team gave me quantities of foods. For 1200 per day and 800 per day. Protein is a requirement since our bodies will need to make up for less stomach and for less intestine. Therefore I do add protein powder to my milk snacks currently. I will be adding protein to all my foods after surgery. Especially during the liquid and purée phases.
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Oops...I am doing my pre-op as well!! Not post-op! :)
 
Roni said:
I feel the need to jump on this train here my RNY surgery is scheduled for 2/15/21 In Iowa city. The down part is it is 2.5 hours away from home each way. Yesterday was my big meeting with dietician, RN, PA, and surgeon. Then EKG, chest X-ray and anesthesiologist. Today I start 1200/800 menu blended diet. I did get permission for oatmeal since it wasn’t on the list, mixed with pb powder. What a day.
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