Missy what kind of shakes are you drinking? I would like to ask my doctor about them?Maybe have 1 or 2 a day instead of a meal.I heard when you have the lap band done it doesn't work for awhile. Is that true?I hope your healthy.I have had a couple operations and that kinda makes me nervous. I understand though that this isn't to hard on a person. I'm just so curious not trying to be nosey about your bussiness. As I have said I wish you the best.I will be waiting with the rest of the girls to hear from you after the surgery. My weight is still the same down 2 lbs. so far. Not bad since I am limited to what kind of excercize I can do. Mary