Hi! New here, banding date 11/14

[nikki21400 0]

Hello all,

I have been reading the threads for a few months now, but have finally decided to introduce myself. I have a surgery date of 11/14 in Chicago w/ Dr. Alexander Nagle. I currently weigh 251 w/ a BMI of 41. I just had my pre-op physical on 10/28 and discovered that my H.Pylori test was reactive, meaning I either have or recently had this bacteria in my stomach. Does anyone know if this will affect the surgery? I have started the antibiotic regimen for this, but honestly it makes my stomach hurt more.

Other than that I am very excited, nervous and anxious. I am confident that this tool will help me finally acheive my goal weight of 150, but nervous that I will "eat around the band" as they say.

Also, I was wondering, since I am both very picky and lactose intolerant, can someone recommend a better tasting, lactose free Protein drink?

Thanks much for any and all advice you have for me :rolleyes2:

[MiniBand 0]

I am all ears for the Protein Drink as well. Welcome to the website. I haven't been banded yet but I am hoping to very soon get my request appealed. I don't know the answer to your question but I hope someone will be more clued in than me. I just wanted to say hi and welcome. Lots of really nice people here.

[BigMomma1981 0]

Good luck with your upcoming surgery on the 14th. My surgery is set up for November 12 so we will going through the same stages. I have not heard anyone one here talk about the Soy Protein but hopefully someone has used one. Good luck