amberosia02

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I'm hooked on Syntrax Nectar powders. I buy them off Amazon, keeping 2-3 tubs of different flavors to mix it up a little. They are so simple to mix and travel with, just using a Blender Bottle, Water or any kind of milk, a scoop or more (depending on size and preference), maybe a little Fiber and voila! - ready to drink.

I like "OH yeah" Protein Drinks, grab and go. Flavorful and good Protein. I also use a powder called "Choco Rite", they have many flavors but I love the banana and the Cappuccino the best! Good luck in your journey!

My favs have been
EAS AdvatEdge RTD-coffee and chocolate flavors are AWESOME! strawberry not bad, either.
Pure Protein powder-Very rich and creamy
Designer whey powder- Several good flavors
If you need unflavored, I found Jay Robb egg white Protein Powder to be the closest to tasteless, as 'unflavored' does not necessarily mean taste free.

Unjury make s good protien powder and so does Chike.

I hear what you are saying and agree with you; however, it is easier said than done. It is not so much of letting other people dictate how you feel or about having low self esteem. I think, in my case, I had to come to terms that I allowed myself to get where I was at and struggled with accepting that I could not do it on my own. So when you are feeling like that and you tell people and if their reaction is not positive-it kind of reaffirms that feeling. So, if you don't want to feel that uncomfortable feeling then you choose not to tell.
I recently jumped off the cliff and told my two closest friends (mind you I shared with my husband, mom, and a small select few). I knew there reaction was not going to be one of jumping for joy for me. They are very active in exercise (I use to be active with them: running, cycling, etc.) so naturally their belief is I could have done it the old fashion way. When I told them...they were silent: cricket-cricket. Even though I was prepared for their reaction I was disappointed that they proved me right. They said just that, you could have done it on your own. I told them no, honestly I couldn't and I tried. It felt really good to defend my decision and be okay with their reaction. We are still friends- I have been friends with them a long time and the truth of the matter is I didn't NEED their support--I just wanted it.
So I said all that to say, yes you are right in that it is our decision, our right, our body, and our life. Yet, their is a story behind the feelings and it is up to each person to confront them and be okay. Also, keeping it quiet for a little while is not always a bad thing. You keep the negativity at bay while you are focusing on a new healthy "you". Whew...did not mean for this to be so long. I hope this helps others who are struggling with this issue.

I've told everyone. I don't make a big deal out of it, and neither does anybody else. People have surgery everyday, I know this for fact, because I'm an OR nurse. :-)

I tell EVERYONE that I had weight loss surgery. All the girls (even guys) at work ask me almost daily how much I have lost and I LOVE the compliments that I'm starting to recieve. However, I have a friend that did not tell anyone except her husband that she was having the sleeve surgery, not even her children. She was afraid that something would go wrong and people would tell her she shouldn't have done it or talk down to her for choosing this journey.

Hello all. I have only been a part of this forum for a week or so. I am SO happy that I found a place where I can read real experiences and find a place where people understand my struggles. It shows I am not alone.
But I have a question – and this is no means to start an argument – it seems some people love to make a battle, and I don’t intend this to be one.
This is what I want to know. Why are we embarrassed to tell others (outside of our family – sometimes within) about the journey we are on or have done? Why do we allow others to make us feel that we should be ashamed or feel bad that we have chosen WLS? Most of us already feel bad that we are overweight – yet we allow the fact that we are doing something about it make us feel ashamed? I just don’t get it. (Of course if you are just a private person, this doesn’t apply – this is only intended for those who are feel ashamed or have a low self-esteem regarding the WLS)
I’m not saying tell everyone you know, but why “hide” it? Of course we are going to hear negative comments, opinions and even the horror stories. But guess what? It’s your decision – your body – your life. Just let those comments go from one ear and out the other. Then remember not to talk to those people about it again. You will find that you will get so many people supporting you. More people will support your decision and your journey then you think. Then guess what – it keeps you accountable. Others will keep you going with all of the positive comments. “Girl, you are looking GOOD”, “Man, you are smokin’”. You will start feeling SO good with all of the comments you will receive. Of course you will get these comments even if they don’t know – but my point is….you will have the biggest support system you could even dream of. Then all of those that were negative, prove wrong. Allow them to eat crow. Don’t be ashamed of what you are doing. EVER.
I use this as an example. I am in an interracial marriage. I dare someone to say something negative about my husband or child. I also dare them to do the same about me. YOU control how people treat you. Be proud of yourself no matter what.

I eat off my three year olds plate. I am way too cheap to pay for a meal that I can only eat a few bites of. I have actually saved so much money. Before surgery I would eat out almost daily on average ($7.00) a meal... so that's about $50 a week and almost $200 a month back in my pocket. :-) Extra money for those new clothes I'm going to be buying soon and also helps out with Christmas right around the corner.