I have completed everything today and I am just waiting for my surgery on May 24. I am very excited, but scared! I have never had anesthesia before and it scares me.....big time. I have no other health issues and have been assured it will be fine. I have heard so many positive stories of success and excited to lose this weight and live a healthier life. I can't wait for the day I have no knee pain going up the stairs.

I need to prepare for that first week after surgery. For those who have been there/done that, can you please share a list of necessities I should have on hand? In other words, if you were stranded on an island right after lapband surgery, what 5 things would you bring?

I am also looking for a good tasting Protein powder. How big of container do I get? What does it taste best in?

Good luck! My surgery date is the 23rd so we will start our journey together. I hope you aren't as nervous as I am. This forum is an amazing source of information but also scaring me a bit!

I have tried a bunch of protein powders and most are kinda lousy. I did like the Biggest loser vanilla and chocolate though. Put it in the blender with water, milk or even greek yogurt with some artificial sweetener and some ice and it's pretty good.