O.T.R. sleever

This might help with understanding why.

"Realistic" is completely dependent on you. The number I typically hear as an average is 70%, your surgeon is probably being a bit conservative. Once you have the sleeve you will likely lose 60-70% of your excess body fat with ought much or any effort. You can continue to lose as much as you like by continuing to follow a healthy diet & exercising. It's really up to you. To steal a phrase from the 12 step world "it works if you work it".

Yes, the scoop that was in the container is the proper measurement. A measuring cup measures volume, the Protein powder is measured by weight. If weighed 1full scoop on a scale you would get 27grams. Keep in mind you'll need to subtract the weight of the scoop itself (I'm guessing the scoop is about 7-10g).

http://www.int-hospital.com/ http://hospitalesangeles.com/tijuana/ I found the first 2 I thought of.

1 scoop is 1 scoop if you are using the scoop that comes in container. I have a feeling you are mixing an oz of weight & an oz of volume. They are not interchangeable.

Basically you get more personal attention & a nicer facility. They are both very competent surgeons.

There are alternatives to whey Protein. Really, if you just can't take whey try another high quality protein. Egg, hemp, there are others. Whey is the best stand alone protein, but there is nothing wrong with other high quality Proteins. The absolute best thing is a variety of different proteins. One of my favorite smoothie-shakes uses whey, hemp, egg, & chia as protein sources, and I think it's delicious.

The flatbread is 220 calories. Exactly the same as 6" Parmesan Oregano. That's just the bread.

I'm sure they will get you in if you decide you want it.

I'm really glad you didn't like it. It is nutritionally garbage. It is a collagen base and is unusable by the human body.

I get the chopped salads. No pesky bread to deal with.

Lol, coffee is one of those things that nobody can agree on. It has its pros & cons. Best I can tell, the biggest problem with coffee is the caffeine. Caffeine being a diuretic strips your body of valuable Water content. The big debate is, "does the liquid content in coffee offset the the water loss from the caffeine?". Some studies say yes, some say no. My personal "common sense" conclusion would be something like this De caffeinated = perfectly fine, even counts toward your daily hydration requirements Regular(house blends)= OK. But do not count it toward your hydration goals, as the caffeine likely strips your body of as much water as the cup contains. High caffeine(espresso, Cuban coffee, etc) = you'll need additional hydration as there is not enough water content in these to offset the caffeine. Another thing to consider is what you add to your coffee. Sugar, cream, cocoa, caramel, etc. make sure you are accounting for all those extra calories.

Thank you everybody. It does feel better to come clean. And to know so many people have my back.

Chike is probably the best tasting high Protein Meal Replacement out there if you like a rich shake. Yes, Water is fine, I'd toss a bit of crushed ice into it as well. The banana tastes like banana pudding. I also use unsweetened almond milk(30cal/ 8oz) to add extra Calcium & a bit of nutty flavor. Do keep in mind though that Chike is a high protein meal replacement, not a Protein Drink. It has a few more calories, not trying to scare you away from Chike, just ensuring your awareness.

I really don't think it's dangerous at 10 months post op. But I am wondering, since this is not a boot camp in the strictest traditional sense, is it possible to bring your own food supply? I think of would be a great idea for you to have liquid meal supplements. If you couldn't slam a slim fast or Protein drink, then eat a few bites I think that would sustain you a lot better.

Are we talking about the US armed forces? It was my understanding that any bariatric surgery was a disqualifying event.

Your skin will continue to shrink for up to 2 years after losing weight. You appear young, in all likelihood your skin will shrink back, not as fast as you'll lose weight but given a little time I'm betting any extra skin will be so minimal that the only person that will even notice it is you(we can always find flaw in ourselves).

Cheat!! Wear heavy clothes & ankle weights to your first appointment. Lots of salt will make you retain water also. I bet you could add an artificial 15# or so with these. Then there are tons of ways to lose weight temporarily(I'm sure we've all experienced that). I'm sure you've lost weight before, you can do it again.

Is it really a good idea to introduce botulism to a body that is recovering from a major surgery?

There is no such thing as a "good" Protein Bar. They are all essentially glorified candy bars. That being said, the best I've found are 1. Qwest bars 2. Premier Protein Bars. These are the only two I've found that deliver quality Proteins at less than 10 calories per gram of protein.

Call Syntrax direct they'll send you a one time sampler for 13.99 including shipping. 866-333-7403

Ummmmmmm...... That's a rhetorical question, right?