protein drinks and more

so tonight I went and got the protien powder. sooo what is the best mix....mix with water or skim milk? how much of the pudding to one scoop of powder? what kind of yogurt? juice? to mix with the powder. how do you mix all the lumps out of it? anything else I should get to try from Wal-mart? after I get what they have to offer than Ill start looking elsewhere for stuff. so any hints, tips or whatever I may need to know? I want this to be successful even before I get to the consult. Jan you ask why Arkansas? my BMI is 72 and this is where I found a doctor whose surgical numbers for a person my size...is one I found comfortable. and I really liked him when we met at the seminar...plus it really isnt that much farther to drive than anywhere else. except KC and I have extended family there who would feel obligated to come see me. and who needs that? should I join the Arkansas board? instead of or along with this board? MEL... your FIL is lucky to have you. I had my gran with me here all last summer...her journey into dementia just starting it was very hard. she is now back at her home where she wants to be with very good services in place. God Bless you! I hope Sugar regains her health sooon. so she can start enjoying the beginning of her journey! congrats Sharon! I also just got my consult date and it is such a blessing to know its going to happen. nothing helps eases stress and depression than knowing help is on its way! I also look for answers as to what to do to prepare myself while I wait. Charlotte...you and your sister are inspirations to me. the first to have this done since I joined. I eagerly await your progress reports from the LOOSERS Bench. Debbie the pups are too cute...but I had to smile at the sweet photo of you and the grandbaby. I have a 2 yr old Granddaughter and she does so love her Nannie! the reward for not killing the children! WTG Becca! your consult is so close! time should just fly by for you! Bella I hope you are proceeding without issues to your goal! I am just sooo Happy to have found this place! and all of you to learn from! well this is my bedtime! and Im ready for it. Have a Wonderful day all of you loosers and soon to be! nutti

So is that baptist hospital in Little rock that you are using? Who is the doctor. the reason i ask is that I have a friend that lives in Ga that cant get anyone down there to do her surgery seems like . She has a high bmi and they want her to lose down to a stupid amount . If she could lose that much on her own she wouldnt need the surgery. Would appreciate any info that i can pass on to her. Thanks and hope everything goes great for you. You can join Arkansas board too if you want but it isnt very active. Just dont forget about us. Jan

yes Jan it is Babtist Hospital...and my Surgeon is Dr Jon Baker. seems his office is busy busy and understaffed...but they are warm and friendly and helpful https://drbaker.patienthub.com/login.asp if you go here you can do all the paperwork online. I am an over eager beaver which is why I was driving trhem crazy. and myself also. from what I hear he has done so many open procedures that he doesnt have to make very large inscion to do it...just a tad biger than his hand. at the support group I went to in Rogers there were several women there who speak as glowing of him as you do of Dr Hornbostel. I wish your friend luck! as big as I now I am basicly housebound.... and Im ready to live nutti