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:

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.

Thanks Molly,

December is not too far away either.

Aloha,

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

Mes

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.

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)""

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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