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I don't like Premier or any of the RTD shakes. For powders, I use Chike, unjury, Syntrax Matrix, Syntrax nectar Sweets, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, and Jay Robb. Chike is definitely my favorite, although I use a half serving most of the time because otherwise it is high calorie and high carb.
What people like is really an individual thing. I think it's a good idea to get a fair number of samples to figure out what works for you. Here are some places for samples/variety packs:
https://www.chikenutrition.com/chike-variety-pack.html
http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html
http://www.jayrobb.com/protein/whey-protein-samples.asp
I also like the Healthwise Cappuccino and hot chocolate for hot drinks:
http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/hot-drinks/

Okay ladies!! I stepped on the scale today and it looks like the stall I've been on for 3 wks is finally over... That is unless the scales were just playing with my emotions! ???? I will be so happy to have that stubborn stall behind me.

Okay ladies!! I stepped on the scale today and it looks like the stall I've been on for 3 wks is finally over... That is unless the scales were just playing with my emotions! ???? I will be so happy to have that stubborn stall behind me.

@@Karen Scott don't be depressed it will come. Remember not to count on the scale also the inches that is coming off too. The way your clothes feel etc. Remember we are women we carry Water weight to when its our time of the month. You are doing everything right don't beat yourself because the scale hasn't moved. That is way I only weigh once a week. I know me I would be upset if it didn't move. I pray that you get peace so you can count on other factor to see that your losing the weight you need. It will be ok

Congrats on weight loss. We all just got to remember the weight will come off. It didn't come on in a few weeks of it probably won't come off that fast either.

I've grown to love chike protein... It's very tasty!

Not eating and not losing weight is frustrating! Just the thought of another shake makes me sick ... :-(

I still can't drink the amount of Fluid they want us to drink!

@@Karen Scott - I was told to just keep doing what we are doing. I've also been told that this stall is perfectly normal and to just be patient and the weight will start coming off again. So with that being said.... I am just patiently waiting for this stall to go away. I have been in it for about 2 1/2 weeks.

I've been stuck since after my first wk of surgery!

@@Karen Scott - I was told to just keep doing what we are doing. I've also been told that this stall is perfectly normal and to just be patient and the weight will start coming off again. So with that being said.... I am just patiently waiting for this stall to go away. I have been in it for about 2 1/2 weeks.

@@jelmore8312000 That is exactly how I am. My first week home after surgery was terrible. I completely wished I hadn't had it done. It was hard for me to do ANYTHING. I'm slowly getting better. I pushed myself hard today and made myself walk a little over 2 miles.... Now I am drained. I know it will get better with time so until then I am patiently waiting!

@@jelmore8312000 That is exactly how I am. My first week home after surgery was terrible. I completely wished I hadn't had it done. It was hard for me to do ANYTHING. I'm slowly getting better. I pushed myself hard today and made myself walk a little over 2 miles.... Now I am drained. I know it will get better with time so until then I am patiently waiting!

I take 13 pills a day and I've been swallowing them while since the day I got home from surgery! I've had no problems. I just now I have to take them 1 at a time where as I used to could take a few at a time.

Been swallowing whole pills since the day after surgery. Never had a problem!

Great to have the post op thread. I find I'm better about tracking and reaching for goals when I read the forums everyday. It's hard to be bad when you feel accountable to others
I was sleeved Aug 25th and had some odd complications that even made my surgeon go hmmm weird (swelling and redness on one side of abdomen no where near incisions and off and on fever). CT scan ruled out any leaks or abcesses so yay!
Nausea and diarrhea are still being tested for but we're thinking im one of the lucky few who have a heightened sense of smell (feel the sarcasm) that causes the nausea.
My mouth still tastes nasty (no matter how many times I brush my teeth) from the contrast for the CT scan. It's making everything I eat or drink taste nasty.
I had to plan my son's 3rd bday party for thursday. I had to face a few people who cause high anxiety (no matter what I do these people find fault and then they gossip among other family members about me). Unfortunately between that and nothing tasting right I broke diet and had stuff I KNOW is bad. On the bright side I found out that the "goodies" I would turn to in stressful times don't taste the same. So now I'm not obsessed with the cravings. I still know I screwed up tho so I'm confessing and moving on.
I've lost a total of 24 lbs since preop (13 preop and 11 post) so I'm pleased with the outcome.

Oh wow.... I'm ashamed I am having a hard time at a mile! Tomorrow morning this girl is going to push it!!! That's awesome you are doing 4 miles.

Don't push too hard! Everyone one is different you will get there! Good luck on your journey. It's been a rough start for me. But I do thank God I don't have the nausea that some people speak of.

I am up to four miles now, but I have to do 2 in the morning and 2 more at night. I am exhausted though and my bedtime has been 8:30 pm since surgery, but I was up about 2:45 am and cannot go back to sleep. Problem is I have to go back to work on Monday. I was sleeved on August 25.

It has definitely made me feel better!! ????