Finally got picture to upload

I have been trying to get a pic uploading for about a month, but finally it's done. I'm new to this, so I will start off by saying I love how everyone is support to someone on here. I soon hope to fall into that category.  I'm in the process of waiting on my insurance approval which is taking forever, My date is Dec 14Th 2009, and I am so excited. I know I am mentally prepared, the only concern I have is the hair falling out, but I rather have some hair fall out than to carry around this weight. I have a lot of hair and it's thick so I think I can afford a little coming out. I am currently trying to lose the 15 lbs my surgeon told me to lose, I have lost 4. So please if any of you could give me some tips on pre-surgery and post- surgery it would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks 

 Welcome!!  I followed the Atkins diet Induction Phase for my pre-surgery diet.  I lost 25 pounds in 6 weeks.  It wasn't hard and I wasn't hungry at all.  I also did a lot of cardio work outs during that time.  My surgeon didn't require me to lose a set amount of weight.  He just wanted me to shrink my liver.

Post surgery, we need some of the RNY vets to chime in.  I had the VSG.

Good luck!!!

Thanks so much, and by the way you look great!!!

I would say go ahead and find you a couple of protein powder, bars,  or liquids and stick to them. I did not have any hair loss. I will tell you this buy some BIOTINE it's a vitamin and start taking it now and continue to take it. I'm 3 years RNY out and I still take it to this day and I have had no problem. You also have to make sure you are getting in your protein, in the beginning it's hard but it is a MUST you have to do it and take your supplements.

Thanks, I have already been taking the biotin 5000mg, for about three weeks now.