Alfie

The other day I told my friend that I was going to be banded and she said, Wow, I didn't want to tell you but your stomach, wow, it's huge:cry. I guess she felt that it was okay to say since I'm about to lose weight. That really made me feel crummy.

<p>I also have no advice because I am not banded but I wanted to congratulate you on a life changing step. And wow you got out of the hospital the same day. I think my doctor makes us stay overnight! I wish you all of the best in your wonderful journey. Alfie

I've not been banded yet but I'd like to jump on the advice bandwagon if I may. It may be a good idea for some to put the scale where you won't always get on it. I find it to be discouraging to weigh all the time. I put my scale in my basement bathroom which I rarely go into so I won't weigh all the time. Hope that help. Alfie

"Just concentrate on getting Protein (i.e. protein drinks or shakes) ..." Hi K, Just wondering what you think of whey. I just ordered it off the internet and don't yet know how to prepare it. This is good to use as protein I believe. Do you know if it can be my only source in the beginning after surgery? You seem knowledgeble. Thanks, Alfie :help::help::help::hungry:

Hi Paul, Thank you so much for sharing. I am a newbie and am just starting my journey. I am scheduled to go to my first consultation on sept 10 and it really helped to read your story. I hope others will take your lead tell their story on this blog. Alfie;)

<p> That is really great that you lost all of the weight that you wanted. I am at the beginning of my journey and hope that I will be as successful.</p> :whoo:

i haven't been scheduled as yes. My first initial consult is on Sept 10. I keep trying to practice eating slowly and I'm giving up diet pepsi now. How are you doing today?

:clap2:hang in there girl. I haven't gotten to that part of the process yet but I heard it gets easier in a couple of days. It will be over before you know it and then you'll be having your surgery.

Thats great candle. I wish you all the best on your surgery. I hope that you can have the surgery on the day you are expecting. I know that can be diappointing. I named the doctor that I am using but actually, I am still waiting for his office to call me for the appt and it would be his associate that takes Aetna. Also, I have an appointment for Sept 17 with another LI doctor, Shawn Gerber's associate which I will cancel if the other doctor calls me back :>

Hi Candle, I am in NY also. I am going to the seminar on Thursday. The doctor I chose is Dr. Vohra in Hewlett. My friends son in law recommended him. I wish you all the best on your upcoming surgery!