Sooo here is what I bought today....

AdvantEdge shakes: 3 Carbs 3 Fat Grams 100 Calories 15G Protein SlimFast Low Carb 4 Carbs 9 Fat Grams 180 Calories 20G Protein ADVANTAGE ATKINS 6 Carbs 9 Fat Grams 160 Calories 15G Protein Viatciv Chocolate Multi Vitamin Chews SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME THAT ALL THIS IS OK...I LOOKED FOR JUST REGULAR PROTEIN POWDER AND NOBODY HAD ANY..I DID COME ACROSS SOME LIQUID PROTEIN..LOOKED LIKE KOOLAID...ISO-SOMETHING-OR-OTHER ALSO HAD A PRETTY LAME EXPERIENCE TODAY..I RAN INTO A FRIEND I HADNT SEEN IN A WHILE AND HE HAD THE GASTRIC BYPASS A FEW YEARS AGO AND HE LOOKS GOOD. HE TRIED TO TALK ME OUT OF HAVING THE LAPBAND, SAID I WILL NOT DO GOOD ON IT AND THAT IT IS PERMANENT NO REVERSABLE CUZ YOUR STOMACH MOLDS TO IT. HE ALSO HAD SOME BAD WORDS TO SAY ABOUT DR. ROYE....I FINALLY HAD TO TELL HIM THAT I DIDNT WANT TO HEAR IT ANYMORE!!! SOMEONE HEEEEELP ME FEEL BETTER!!! LOL

i did have gastric bypass last month by dr roye,and while i would never try to talk you out of what you are doing i love that i did this i am a mth out and as of today have lost 40 lbs..but this is not for everyone my aunt had band done and she loves it just dont like that she loses soo slow.but like i said before you need to see whats right for you.dr .roye on the other hand i would not of wanted anyone else to do my surgery.he is the absolute best i love him.your in good hands with him.he made it a effort to come see me 2-3 times a day every day i was in hospital.he is so good and very straight up.dont worry about what he said about him.he is a great dr. good luck tracy

Julie, It isn't right for anyone to try to talk you out of the band based on personal feelings and especially not with facts that are completely incorrect. I am glad you told him to stop...I am sure he only said what he thought was right, but you need to make your own decisions based on your own research. Looks like you have bought some good things to try and I do recommend that you try a variety of liquid protein sources to find the one you like the best. Smile and feel better... Danielle

Thanks for your support ladies...I feel a lil better now

Unjury makes a protein powder that is tasteless and you can add it to crystal light...jello, pudding or what ever you can imagine and it has 20g of protein....I like it and you can get it at unjury.com.

Hi Jullee, Dr. Roye is fantastic! I don't know what that guy is talking about! Wow, glad I wasn't there. Good for you to stand up to him. I had trouble with an intern at RIH and Dr. Roye set him straight immediately. I adore his sense of humor, and the fact that he's as nice lookin as he is nice doesn't hurt either. He is very attententive and will see you before surgery and after. He wouldn't have discussed the band with you if he didn't think it was the right choice for you. He doesn't pull any punches. As for unflavored protien powder, I've found the least expensive at www.allthewhey.com I like the unflavored because you can put it in everything. I especially like it in reduced calorie OJ. You're gonna do great. Congrats! Pam

the ones you got will certainly work, but you REALLY need to check the sugar content. if there's more than say 5-7g of sugar, I don't know that I would try them.. www.wlssupplies.com i think, is the best place to get the better protein products. you can buy samples, so you don't have to stick with 1 or 2 flavors. Someone suggested the unflavored and thatsa great way to go. I think you should try to aim for the shakes that have 20-25g of protein per serving. Also - don't let that guy get you down. Dr. Roye is fabulous. He is my hero and you could not be in better hands. I was an extremely difficult case for him due to previous surgeries, massive amounts of scar tissue and a giant hernia that needed repairing - and he sailed through the procedure. It was the easiest of all the surgeries i've ever had. He's a really funny guy if you can get past his dry sense of humor and poker face. It's part of the charm. Kristen*

Jullee, Everyone is right. You have to do what is right for you. IF(and that is a big if) you think you have still have questions of which one you want to consider one over the other then your best bet is to call Dr Roye's office and talk with them. It is best to do it now. I have been drinking the Slim Fast Low Carb since Jan and I really is good. Take care, Paula

Thanks Paula....and how did you get that background on your page....??????

Hi Jullee, That is my baby Frisco, he is a Maltese. He just turned 2 on 4/5/07. 1) Just clicked on "My account" at the top of the page 2) then right above your picture click on "customize profile" 3) click on "change look and feel" 4) go to "Profile Wallpaper" 5) click on "Browse" and just choose any picture that you have on your computer. I just played around with the colors. I was just seeing what it could do. I really should post some info on there, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Hope you are enjoying the day, Paula