:cool2:Hello my name is Mel from California, im so excited! after lots of letters,drs notes, and months im finally having my surgery on July 11th. I just joined LBT today and very impressed on what ive seen and read. Im not sure how it all works yet, but if someone who has been there and has any advise ill surely appreciate it.

don't worry...you'll do fine and even wish you did this sooner. You'll take it off and keep it off. The band is a powerful tool and you can do the rest. I am so glad I got banded...it's been the best thing. Wishing you the best.

Patty

Welcome Melallot,

Congrats on your surgery date. You will be so happy you did this for yourself.

Keep reading all the posts, starting with the beginners and pre-surgery. I'm telling you, I got all my info from this site and the Dr was pretty impressed with my know how when it came time for him to tell me anything.

Ask questions, lots of people are on here willing to help you out with anything. Only thing I suggest is to try out different protein shakes before HAVING to drink them so you find something you like and can live with as you will be drinking a good amount of them pre-surgery, post surgery, and after each time you get a fill.

Good luck

Yvonne

Thank you so much for responding! im not even sure what kinda of "Shakes" I should be trying?