L-Arginine...will this supplement really help healing?
I'm hoping to have a skin reduction/LBL sometime this fall. I want to fortify my system so that healing will take place with few or no complications. I've read that L-arginine supplements are a must-have for this, either in poweder mixed in with protein shakes, or in capsule form.
Can anyone she light on this? It seems to me that all the amino acids are important components for healing.
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The only supplements my PS suggested were Vitamin C and Zinc along with my usual MVI and I have been healing fine with no complications following my LBL & BA/BL two weeks ago tomorrow. PS seems very pleased with my progress. I suggest running any supplements you might be considering by your surgeon - I'm sure they'll want to know what you are taking and I'm sure they'll have a recommendation as well.
Best of luck!
Height: 5'4" Current Weight & BMI: 125.2/21.5 Lowest Weight/BMI: 125.2/21.5
Lap Band: 8/13/09 Pre-Op Weight: 245 Weight Lost: 55-60 lbs, band removed 8/2011
Revised to VSG: 8/16/12 Pre-OpWeight: 236 Weight Lost: 110.8 lbs EWL: 121%
Weight Goals: 145 lbs (normal BMI) in 32 weeks. 135 lbs in 37 weeks. 130 lbs in 45 weeks. Fitness Goals: 5 K -- 4 completed in 2013! 10k -- 1 completed 2013! Half marathon -- 3 planned for Spring 2014.
Plastic Surgery: LBL, BA/BL done by Dr. J Barnthouse 9/13.
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