Hello,  I'm scheduled for my RNY on the 30th of this month.  With just two weeks to go I have to admit im pretty excited.  Is there anyone else on this board that had Dr. Smith as well and are willing to share their experience? Thanks. 

 I am scheduled for the seminar at the U of M (Fairview) on Dec. 21st.  I'm still torn between Buchwald and Ikramuddin for my DS, but I'm leaning towards Dr. I since he does laproscopic.  Another factor might be the length of common channel that each Dr. does, as I would prefer 100+ cm (I'd rather lose less weight than chance being too malnurished).

The only thing that still worries me about the DS (and to a lesser extent all WLS) is the vitamin regemin and blood tests.  I'm trading zero current perscriptions (aside from my CPAP) for 30 pills a day and blood tests every 3 months after I get the DS.  That's a big responsiblity for the rest of my life (50+ years?).

Thanks for the tip!  I have been in a pumpkin cheesecake Greek yogurt rut lately and need to change it up.

I personally like the unflavored and unsweetened kind from MuscleFeast. Then, I make and flavor them with fruit, splenda or stevia to taste. I often think the flavored ones are too sweet for me or leave an after taste. I prefer the taste of Watkins Vanilla extract to get vanilla flavor. I usually make a protein coffee shake in the morning. Tastes like a cappucino or latte using sugar free carnation creamer. Good luck in your search for protein shakes that work for you. Carol

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