AmyLamy

Hello, all! I had surgery almost two weeks ago, and wanted to take a minute to post. I was frightened, but everything went SO well. My surgeon (Ramsey Dalall in Philadelphia, PA) was amazing, and the entire process was streamlined and professional, without being impersonal. I hope you have all had this success with your own surgeries! So... I have lost 29 pounds to date. I know that's a great weight loss but I am SO eager to lose more. My main problem is drinking the Protein shakes - they absolutely make me gag. Does anyone have suggestions for the best tasting shakes? I have tried the MyoLite and the Atkins RTD shakes. Neither was palatable... Thanks, and I look forward to hearing some of your opinions and reading your stories!

Hi, StratCat! I am soon to be banded (started my two-week diet on Thursday last week and banded on 4/7). I just wanted to give you a little high-five of support. I, too, am a Christian woman, and I know that God has put me on this path - even if I am nervous and scared! I can hardly wait for surgery, but am scared to death, too. You potato soup concoction may be a saving grace a couple of weeks from now! I got my ticker at www.tickerfactory.com - they are super easy, and really cute. Good LUCK!! Amy

So excited for you! My surgery is scheduled for 4/7/11. I hope all went well for you today, and that you are recovering well.

Hey, Manda. My name is Amy, and I'm scheduled for 4/7/11 surgery. I am nervous, scared, freaked out, and excited. I am wondering if you want to become "Band Buddies"? We are scheduled for surgery around the same time, and maybe we could support each other a bit, as well as relying on all of the fantastic people on the boards. Let me know what you think... Thanks! Amy

Hello, everyone. I am scheduled for the band on 4/7/11. I am so super excited, and so totally scared. I'm a 37 year old mother of one, and I am ready to start my journey.