Jus' Me

Is there anyone out there that likes to eat sushi? I love sushi and I am wondering if there is anyone that has been banded that still eats sushi. Since you eat a whole piece at a time, I do not see how it would be possible since you have to eat small bites:cry_smile: Just wondering if I will ever be able to eat this again! I have been reading alot on this site and noticed that there are several fellow bandsters that travel far away from home to have this surgery. About how long do you have to wait after surgery before you can travel? About how long are you bloated/swollen after surgery? Looking forward to hearing your answers:wink: My surgery date is November 4th.... YEAH

Can anyone give me some examples of protein supplements/shakes/drinks? What are the best to purchase? How do you drink/eat them? The only one that my nutritionist spoke of is Unjury! She didnt really give too many examples of how to mix the protein packs or what to mix them with! Thanks:wink:

Congrats on your date! I just recieved my date on Tuesday. My surgery is scheduled for November 4th. I am feeling the same, a little nervous, but excited! Well good luck to you!!!!

Thanks for the info. The nurse assured me that the Dr. will support my decision and that my decision will not affect my after care, so I hope that she is right. I thought about the money issue as well, cause the band does cost less.

Thanks for the reply..... Ooops I guess I did forget my BMI and weight, my BMI is 48!

I have a date! November 4, 2008:thumbup: I am still confused on some things though. For some reason my Dr. has in his notes that he recomends Gastric Bypass for me. I do not want Gastric Bypass, I am scared of it:eek:. He is saying that with my age, weight and BMI that Gastric Bypass would be better for me. WHY? I don't understand. I have been reading alot on this site and I seen people on here the same size as me and the look to be doing great with the band. He is making me feel like I will not be successful with the band. Did anyone else have this problem? I am still going with the band, I guess I just need some encouragment:blink:It is either the band or nothing! Thanks for listening:wink_smile:

Just saying hello to everyone! I am new to this site and find everyones threads very helpful and interesting. I have been through most of my steps leading up to surgery and I go today to see my Dr. to set my surgery date:thumbup: