Aloha

[Islandlassie 0]

I was born in Thailand, and unlike most Thais that are small and petite, I am not. I was adopted and grew up in a meat and Potato, eat everything on your plate family.

I currently live in Hawaii. Have lived in many places all over the world, and with that came the desire to eat foods from all over the world. So now I am here and I and I am delighted to join you all.

I have not been banded yet. I see the surgeon on Nov 2nd for the all clear and then I am scheduled to be banded on Nove 6th. I am nervous.

Congrats to all the other newbies out there!:clap2:

[mejr62 0]

Cheers to meat and potatoes!!!! That is exactly what I grew up on and still love.... I don't blame the meat and potatoes tho..... It is the portion of those foods that is my issue!!!!

I am plain and simple and overeater!!!!! I have been mentally preparing for the band and will seek the support I need.

Good luck to you as November 6th is right around the corner.

[Islandlassie 0]

Thanks Molly,

December is not too far away either.

[mescla808 0]

Aloha,

Come join us in hawaii pre and post bansters....

Mes

[Islandlassie 0]

Hi Mes,

I don't know if I have met you at the Support meeting. I was at the last one Oct for the Contouring lecture. I will miss next month because I will be getting banded the day before. Will look for you the following month.

[PennyLover 0]

Aloha, Island Lass, and fellow Banders! It's so nice to meet you all, wherever you are!!! I'm in Hawaii, too, and scheduled to be banded on Nov 5--not long now!! Do any of you have any tips for me before or after "BBDay" (Big Band Day)""

[mescla808 0]

missed ya that day, ihad surgery the day before but i will be in Nov mtgs. Join us in the thread i started, lots of local folks..

mes

email: aloha@seashorehi.com

[mescla808 0]

Sure, first off join us in the thread i started then we can all answer your questions...

hawaii pre and post bansters...

mes

Aloha@seashorehi.com

[Islandlassie 0]

I am not sure how to get to a "Thread". Not even sure what that is. Can you walk me through to get to yours. Thnx

[mescla808 0]

Aloha,

Just where some locals are talking story about the band. Pre and post band folks. Here is the link... see you there...

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f32/hawaii-pre-post-bansters-38847/

Miriam

[mescla808 0]

Aloha,

You may need to get some Isopure drinks for the first week. The easiest way it goes down i found is with crystal light. I couldnt stomach the stuff without it. GNC has a few flavors these are ready made ones, but they cost about $4 each. You will need maybe 7 or so... after that the next week, best deal to get is EAS chocolate shake they have a big bag at costco or the costco chocolate premier shake. Its 30grams and YUM.

Good luck...

miriam

PS you can call me if you have questions.. my email:aloha@seashorehi.com...

[PennyLover 0]

Miriam--

Thanks for the great suggestions! I spend half my life in costco, so will definitely be making a shopping list!!! I'm a Crystal Light addict, too! Congrats on your losses! Can't wait to join you. Was the surgery smooth sailing? Any tips??

Penny

[Islandlassie 0]

Thanks for the tips on drinks. I have tried two of the Isopure. I like them, kind of. I do not belong to costco. I will have to see what SAMS club offers. I work right down the street from WalMart/SAM near Ala Moana.

I found another shake type drink for week 2 and it isn't too bad. Is Carnation Instant Breakfast on week 2???

13 days and counting. Cheers