Aloha

Islandlassie · 10-19-2007, 06:02 PM

I was born in Thailand, and unlike most Thais that are small and petite, I am not. I was adopted and grew up in a Meat and Potato, eat everything on your plate family.

I currently live in Hawaii. Have lived in many places all over the world, and with that came the desire to eat foods from all over the world. So now I am here and I and I am delighted to join you all.

I have not been banded yet. I see the surgeon on Nov 2nd for the all clear and then I am scheduled to be banded on Nove 6th. I am nervous.

Congrats to all the other newbies out there!:clap2:

mejr62 · 10-19-2007, 07:58 PM

Cheers to meat and potatoes!!!! That is exactly what I grew up on and still love.... I don't blame the meat and potatoes tho..... It is the portion of those foods that is my issue!!!!
I am plain and simple and overeater!!!!! I have been mentally preparing for the band and will seek the support I need.
Good luck to you as November 6th is right around the corner.

Islandlassie · 10-19-2007, 09:58 PM

Thanks Molly,
December is not too far away either.

mescla808 · 10-20-2007, 12:27 AM

Aloha,

Come join us in hawaii pre and post bansters....

Mes

Islandlassie · 10-20-2007, 05:22 PM

Hi Mes,
I don't know if I have met you at the Support meeting. I was at the last one Oct for the Contouring lecture. I will miss next month because I will be getting banded the day before. Will look for you the following month.

PennyLover · 10-20-2007, 05:50 PM

Aloha, Island Lass, and fellow Banders! It's so nice to meet you all, wherever you are!!! I'm in Hawaii, too, and scheduled to be banded on Nov 5--not long now!! Do any of you have any tips for me before or after "BBDay" (Big Band Day)""

mescla808 · 10-20-2007, 05:56 PM

missed ya that day, ihad surgery the day before but i will be in Nov mtgs. Join us in the thread i started, lots of local folks..

mes
email: aloha@seashorehi.com

mescla808 · 10-20-2007, 05:58 PM

Sure, first off join us in the thread i started then we can all answer your questions...

hawaii pre and post bansters...

mes
Aloha@seashorehi.com

Islandlassie · 10-22-2007, 01:33 PM

I am not sure how to get to a "Thread". Not even sure what that is. Can you walk me through to get to yours. Thnx

mescla808 · 10-22-2007, 02:39 PM

Aloha,

Just where some locals are talking story about the band. Pre and post band folks. Here is the link... see you there...
http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f32/hawai...ansters-38847/

Miriam

mescla808 · 10-22-2007, 02:43 PM

Aloha,

You may need to get some ISOPURE drinks for the first week. The easiest way it goes down i found is with crystal light. I couldnt stomach the stuff without it. GNC has a few flavors these are ready made ones, but they cost about $4 each. You will need maybe 7 or so... after that the next week, best deal to get is EAS chocolate shake they have a big bag at Costco or the Costco chocolate premier shake. Its 30grams and YUM.

Good luck...

miriam

PS you can call me if you have questions.. my email:aloha@seashorehi.com...

PennyLover · 10-22-2007, 02:58 PM

Miriam--
Thanks for the great suggestions! I spend half my life in Costco, so will definitely be making a shopping list!!! I'm a Crystal Light addict, too! Congrats on your losses! Can't wait to join you. Was the surgery smooth sailing? Any tips??
Penny

Islandlassie · 10-22-2007, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the tips on drinks. I have tried two of the Isopure. I like them, kind of. I do not belong to COSTCO. I will have to see what SAMS club offers. I work right down the street from WalMart/SAM near Ala Moana.

I found another shake type drink for week 2 and it isn't too bad. Is Carnation Instant breakfast on week 2???

13 days and counting. Cheers