Hi everyone. My name is Cyndie. My doctor is Dr. Ilahi in Baytown, TX. I am having gastroplasty and fundoplasty Tuesday. I am almost as excited to get my hietal hernia repaired as I am for the banding. I am not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be. I have been trying to locate a protein drink that I like ahead of time but haven't been overly successful with that but so far that is the only problem I have had. I sure would have liked to do the laproscopic procedure but this is what my insurance covers and I am ready to do whatever it takes!!!

Hi Cyndie!

Congrats on your upcoming surgery date! You must be so excited!!

I have found that Atkins Advantage pre-mixed shakes are palatable and very convenient. I keep them in a drawer at my office so that I never am without a good healthy snack.

I also find that Six Star Protein powder is pretty good - mix it with non-fat milk or Water or juice and it is almost tasty.

Just a couple of suggestions for you.

Hugs and good luck on your upcoming surgery!

Come back here and tell us when you are all done. We love to hear about how it went for each new bandster.

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Hi everyone. My name is Cyndie. My doctor is Dr. Ilahi in Baytown, TX. I am having gastroplasty and fundoplasty Tuesday. I am almost as excited to get my hietal hernia repaired as I am for the banding. I am not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be. I have been trying to locate a Protein drink that I like ahead of time but haven't been overly successful with that but so far that is the only problem I have had. I sure would have liked to do the laproscopic procedure but this is what my insurance covers and I am ready to do whatever it takes!!!

Good luck!!! look under liquid diet for suggestions on Protein drinks.

Cyndie Welcome to LBT!

Best wishes on your surgery!

becky

Well - I am a week out of surgery and feeling great! I got to add some mushies to my diet Tuesday. That was nice although I actually am finding it difficult to get enough protein in!! Who would have ever thought I wouldn't be able to eat enough? What a nice feeling.

Thanks For The Update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!