LilMissDiva Irene

@@allthatJez warm welcomes! You're did the right thing by waiting and researching. Looking forward to watching you progress!

Am I the winner winner pureed chicken dinner? Oh well, even if I'm not I've gained enough (no pun intended) from all of the websites for many years past and many to come. Thank you Alex and CHEERS to the next many millions of posts.

Executive (No I love doing my make-up but wouldn't have the patience to do anyone else's ha! I am a State Analyst and half-time student)

Guess the occupation of the person above you based on their avatar. Please keep it clean and courteous!

Fabulous transformation! It's amazing what one year looks like.

@@emiadams enjoy your spoils! No Lb lost is greater than an any other! As far as clothes don't worry that will come and like an avalanche you will need a whole new wardrobe. I too shopped at Goodwill during the weight loss phase. I don't know about your area but on certain holidays they would have everything 50% Off so I went crazy and bought some "goal clothes" too.

unjury is one of my favorites, I just ordered a bunch yesterday for my upcoming surgery. It does mix really well, and the chicken Soup flavor is great too (tho a bit salty so I dilute it more). The trick is to pour slowly, almost like you would make cream of wheat, and make sure your food is not hotter than 140°. Otherwise it will clump up and not be too appealing! lol www.unjury.com

Yes lots of Water and getting your daily Protein in for the day do help with weight loss, at least it did for me. When I was on point with those my weight melted off. I also agree with BGP, www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com has amazing post op WLS recipes. Good luck! Congrats on your losses thus far~

@@Firefly2000 Hello and welcome! My concern with Slim Fast brand is that it is pretty high in sugar and the Protein IMO is not great in comparison to some other brands you can use instead. That very well could be the reason you've not lost to your maximum potential. Good luck!

Until your six weeks out avoid anything with seeds or small pieces that might get stuck in your incision. Also, anything too acidic such as citrus is not good either. Bananas (maybe one half piece or less <sugar content>) would be okay. Apple sauce either home made or no sugar added should be okay too. Basically anything you can mush up. Of course if you're not sure, always contact your dietician or surgeons office for clarification.

@@MFoster9812 Don't worry too much, like I said some Protein is better than none. It's really difficult for some folks immediately post op to get down the shakes. I know I struggled with nausea pretty bad for the first month. Just don't buy any more and look for better options of protein. Good luck!

I get my Isopure from GNC. They are clear and in glass RTD. Yes they are a better form of protein. I have to water them down because the flavor is very over powering and ever since my sleeve surgery which is going on 4 years ago now my taste buds can't take so much flavoring in drinks.

I think there are two different types. One is a wrap type thing and the other is a snack box of sorts. I wouldn't eat the wrap, I'm sure it's got tons of sodium and I don't know what kind of bread the tortilla is made out of. I just Go to costco and buy a big thing of nuts and beef Jerky (or Walmart) and keep one serving around in my purse in a pinch.

How far out from surgery are you?

@@shmily - Here's a thread that lists step by step process on adding photos. Hth http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/309703-how-to-add-photos-to-your-posts-in-5-easy-steps/

Click on the photo to enlarge them. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 GOOD LUCK!

Have you tried Isopure? Watered down it is high in all protein families and tho it is a bit chalky it doesn't taste too bad.

Some people can't take anything else, lots of proteins make them sick. If this is all you can stand then go for it, something is better than nothing. It's probably a good idea to search for whole proteins however in the mean time.

Collagen Protein Isolate is not a "whole" form of protein. It lacks I believe 3 measures of the protein family (amino acids), which is lacking in tryptophan, isoleucine, threonine and methionine.

Wow!! So much progress going on here!

Hi! It's Transformation Tuesday. Share your progress photos with us! Cheers and enjoy your spoils. Here's mine...

Right on! Yeah me too, lots of pre-ops on the schedule in the next few weeks. I see my PCP on the 19th for one last thing and then on the 20th I have my pre-op labs scheduled. The 27th is my final Pre-Op with my surgeon. The time is flying by!

Good morning! Here's your July 2014 Post Op Bypass Support Group!! Why do I care so much? Because on July 9th I will become of the Bypass Ranks. Yeee!! Yes, I'm excited about it. Shoulda probly did this from day 1 but hindsight in blurry blurry. Welcome all

@@eyemama5 The main reason spouses or loved ones are not usually on board with WLS is because they probably only hear the horror stories about them. They are ignorant to what it is really all about. I always tell people to educate their naysayers by bringing them to appointments or dietician classes or WLS seminars. If possible bring them to a support group so they can see the positives AND struggles of people WLS. Good luck

@@1Day1Life4Now Congrats to you too! Have fun doing nothing