Lots of pre-banding questions

Texas Cutie · December 6, 2006

Protein shakes are simply shakes along the lines in consistency of slimfast that are much higer in Protein. The ones I drink are made by VHT and you can find them at VHTbody.com. They 35 grams of protein and 5 carbs and they are really yummy! There are tons of them out there. Just google Protein Shakes there are bound to be UK vendors of them. Isn't GNC over there in some places? I thought they were that is where I get mine. Wait no I go to the Vitamin shop. SOrry

ALso know that some docs (MINE FOR SURE) say do not purchase or drink powder shakes only the already liquid ones. So check with yours about that!

Good Luck!

Ms Jen · December 6, 2006

what are Protein shakes ???and i dont want to pay 10000 euro to drink slim fast ...pmsl

I haven't been banded yet as I'm just starting the process. From What I've read and heard in my suport group you NEED the Protein. The protein that is suggested is special for bariactric/banded ones. Go to www.bariatriceating.com My Dr. suggest Zero Carb Isopure and one called Any whey which can be mixed in almost anything as it is tasteless. I also read the book by Susan Maria Leach and found it most helpful. There are many others but I don't want the expense of trial and error. Susan Leach is not a bandit but a RNY but the info is for both.

Wishing you the best!

Jennifer

Mammysm · December 7, 2006

I am scheduled for my surgery on Dec. 29th and I am a wreck worrying about keeping the weight off pre surgery. I have to have the amt of the wt they want me to lose first off right up to the date of surgery or they wont' do it....no fair but that is what they said, I am in NH and having the surgery done at Portsmouth Hosp. Does any one have an suggestions to help me stay focused and keep the pre wt off. and maybe even more since scales do vary from place to place. and I am so worried...thanks for listening...Donna inNH