ColleenW

Flowerchild - Thanks for the reply - you have given me some good reasons not to be afraid .. I think to myself this is a great tool and I will be lucky to have it. How can I otherwise day after day eat small enough meals to continue to lose weight ... after all, it's been over 20 years for me that I have been overweight and I haven't lost it yet. I know if I don't have surgery I will be this big or bigger next year ... let the dieting begin!!! ColleenW

I understand how you feel. I have my surgery next Monday 7/27 and I'm excited but eating lots. My doctor doesn't require a pre-surgery diet. I'm getting surgery with Dr. Atkinson in Las Vegas. I'm trying to think a year or two out and how happy I'll be I had this done - also I have health issues, type II diabetes, high blood pressure which I'm hoping surgery will help. Good luck. Colleen W.

Hi. I have my insurance approval and my surgery is July 23rd. My doctoc doesn't require a pre-op diet.

I am to be banded in one month and wanted to know which protein drink people recommend. I noticed Costco has Muscle Milk in chocolate and vanilla. Has anyone tried it and what are your thoughts?

HI, i'm new to this and am having surgery in July 09 (I hope) and would really like to get together with your support group. I live in the Green Valley area of Henderson, Nevada. Thanks. Colleen W.