Aloha Coleen! E Komo Mai!

Congratulations on getting your date! Just wanted to welcome you. I'm just getting ready for work, but wanted to take a moment to wish you well on your journey. I'll write more later today regarding my experiences with protein drinks. A couple things to remember are that everyone has different taste preferences, so experimentation is going to be YOUR decision maker and your tastes may change afterward. I know many WLS patients tastes preferences change after surgery, but not sure how that holds true for the "bandsters." Hopefully, someone else will chime in. There is also a "band" board here on OH. Hopefully, you're reading that board as well. I'm sure others can help you there, too! We have a few of Dr. Fowler's people here as you already know! Yay!

One more thing before I forget.... GNC (at the Queen Kaahumanu Mall) offer a lot of things you can try and return if you don't like them as long as you keep the receipt! Don't buy in huge quantities at first in case your taste buds change their minds.

Ok... gotta run this AM.... will write more later!

A hui hou!

Aloha All,

Well, I've been 'lurking' for sometime now, and am finally joining this board.  I'm on Maui, and I'm scheduled to be banded by Dr. Fowler on March 17th.  Now that it's all in the 'chute' I'm actually starting to feel a bit nervous - particularly about the post-op ditet.  Is it easier than I'm imagining?  Meanwhile, I'm thrilled with the team at Castle, and am looking forward to the pre-op consult on the 13th.

So, I've been experimenting with the Nectar products, and so far I've been 'gagging' on them. (It's more of the aroma of the product that's getting to me.) Is there anything else out there that anyone can suggest?   Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Coleen

Aloha Asia!

I am so proud of you!!!! You have always been beautiful to me, but darn, girl, look at you now!!!!!! This transformation is amazing and you glow of good health. Simply put.... You're adorable!!!!!

Continued success to you. Your journey is inspiring!

Malama pono
((hugs))

Thanks Joyce.  It really don't matter how long it takes you to get there but when.  You will do just fine.

Aloha,
Asia

Thanks! You are doing fantastic too you will be here in no time flat.  Keep up the great work and don't worry about not losing weight for a week it will come off I promise.