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Topic: Pre-Op Suggestions Please? :)
With my surgery on March 15th, I'm in my final countdown till surgery! I've started to buy things that I know will be a staple to my first days of learning how to be a new me, and wanted to know if anyone else had suggestions. Acme was having a sale on their applesauce, so I bought four containers at $1 a piece. Also, they had a Orange Topicana Light I thought I could mix some protein powders with. I'm just a person who prepares for things, and I'm sure other people have things they couldn't live without initially. I know I'll have to get a pill crusher for my probiotic and other meds I'll have to take afterwards, but anything else??
Topic: RE: airplane travel with band surgery
that's good to know, now can I mix something like that up & bring on the plane or would I have to buy in the airport to take on the plane?......where did you have your surgery?
Patti S. 
Topic: RE: airplane travel with band surgery
Patti,
the airlines have gotten real strick about fluids, but not so much about powders. By August you will be on regular food and not so much protein drinks. The great thing about the band is that you need to eat solid food in order foir the band to work well. So tuna salad, chicken salad and stuff like that will work very well.
I am also from Millsboro.....just in NJ for a short time and will return to LSD soon!
the airlines have gotten real strick about fluids, but not so much about powders. By August you will be on regular food and not so much protein drinks. The great thing about the band is that you need to eat solid food in order foir the band to work well. So tuna salad, chicken salad and stuff like that will work very well.
I am also from Millsboro.....just in NJ for a short time and will return to LSD soon!
Topic: RE: Do you know where the office is located on Silverside Rd???
I really love the office in North Wilmington. So much more convenient for me, plus it's so calming in there. The only drawback is that they have limited food items (vites, etc.) for sale.
Topic: RE: airplane travel with band surgery
So glad someone posted this question, because I'm planning on going to Florida in April and just last night I was wondering if it's possible to bring protein powder on the plane. Elissa, do you carry your protein powder/crystal lite in your carry on bag?
Topic: RE: airplane travel with band surgery
Elissa, hello, we are going to the big island for 2 days, then taking a cruise around to all of the islands. We have never been before so we are looking forward to it. I did not realize the airport would let you bring that type of food on the plane, I thought I would have to perhaps buy in the airport & bring things on from there. So, if I bring containers of food they don't take it away, do I need a note from my doctor? Thanks for your ideas! I can't wait! Patti
Patti S.
Topic: RE: airplane travel with band surgery
Hi Patti. I'm going to Hawaii in March. I usually bring my protein powder in a baggie along with powdered crystal lite (already mixed together. I bring a mixing container, buy water and ask for a glass with ice. I have also brought a can of progresso soup (pop top lid) and asked the stewardess to heat it up for me. So she warmed it up in a coffee cup. I have brought egg salad and mixed fruit in containers with me. I always bring a bagel and cream cheese for my DH and they took the container of cream cheese. The next time I toasted the bagel, put the cream cheese on it and wrapped it in Aluminum foil. The key is to be prepared. Food in the terminal is usually expensive.
Where are you going in Hawaii? We are heading to Maui then Oahu. How long will you be there? We usually go every other year. Been to most of the Islands. It is really a special place. Lots of memories. The best one is the 1st time we went after WLS and not having to get the dredded seat extension and fitting comfortably into the seat. Hope this helps. ((HUGS)) Elissa
Where are you going in Hawaii? We are heading to Maui then Oahu. How long will you be there? We usually go every other year. Been to most of the Islands. It is really a special place. Lots of memories. The best one is the 1st time we went after WLS and not having to get the dredded seat extension and fitting comfortably into the seat. Hope this helps. ((HUGS)) Elissa
Topic: airplane travel with band surgery
hello, I am new to the Delaware forum, I am to be banded on 3/16/10, looking forward to it! In August I will be traveling from N.J. to Hawaii, a 10 hr ride. Can you bring protein powder in a container & use the water on the plane? I'm sure I can bring protein bars, any other ideas? Oh, by the way my name is Patti, from lower slower.
Patti S.
Topic: CANCELED MEETING 2/25/10 Great Beginnings South Lap Band Support Group Meeting
I am canceling the Great Beginnings Lap Band Support Group meeting this coming week, Thursday 2/25, because the weather stations are again predicting some kind of precipitation on Thursday (along with this Monday and Tuesday) and I don't want there to be confusion as to is there or isn't there going to be a meeting. Unfortunately, there will be NO MEETING on Thursday 2/25. I will miss seeing you this week but look forward to seeing you in March, on Thursday, 3/25. If you have any questions or concerns that can't wait until the meeting in March, please feel free to call or email me and I will do my best to get you an answer.
Lucy Knappenberger
302-593-9865 [email protected]
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