Ava R

I follow alot of the vloggers on YouTube and IG and the most common product between all of them are the Premier Protein shakes. Most seem to swear by them.

Ok, I'd post a picture of this, but it's boring. LOL. I LOVE this cup of Protein latte!!! LOVE it--am I YELLING? Cuz it feels like I am!
So it's super simple:
1 cup of decaff (make sure it's DECAFF!!)
2oz Protein Drink (made up into a shake)--any flavor but this one is chocolate RTD Premier Protein, but there are other RTD whey isolate drinks out there--just look at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe or Walmart/Costco/Sam's, etc.
Ground Cinnamon
Liquid Chocolate Flavored Stevia (to taste--optional)
Sprinkle cinnamon into cup. Pour in your 2 ounces of shake. Top with hot coffee. Add a few drops of liquid stevia (if desired) and enjoy!
You can drink on these all morning to get your protein in! And it keeps you from gnawing your arm off to escape the hunger trap!

Alasyx, I was told in my bariatric seminar that you can use the products from Wal-Mart that are bariatric specific and it cost less than buying from them. Just make sure they are on you lust of choices of bariatric shakes, ect.

How will they know if you buy and use another brand? When they want you to buy more, tell them you haven't gotten through the last batch yet.
Buying and using another brand is better than not getting your Protein at all, IMHO.

Call them and tell them your struggles. They aren't out any money. LOL. YOu already bought them. But ask for a 2nd options. I used a lot of Isopure Protein Powder. You have to blend them (in my opinion), and I love to use decaff coffee as the base and add ice to them.
Make sure your broth is as low carb as possible and hopefully doesn't have sugar in any form within the first 5 ingredients. I loved using the HerbOx Sodium Free packets that you buy in a box. Both the beef and chicken are really tasty. I also used sugar free Jello cupz (not the pudding) and sugar free popsicles. I would have 1 each of those a day and I drank a crapton of Water too. Black decaff coffee and black (uncreamed) green tea (decaff) are wonderful too. And I stayed busy. So busy! Walk! Don't sit and watch tv or tv commercials.
This is the hardest part of the journey hon.

I love this thread! Surgery soon but it's so great to hear all these success stories. And KC77 I'm so thankful your doctor caught the cancer and saved your life. Blessings on the continuation of your weight loss journey.

I'm guessing your center sells these things. Mine doesn't sell shakes, so they let us use any brand of whey Protein isolate shakes.

Ok, sorry this will be a little long...I began this journey back in January of 2016. Started the process and completed my required (by insurance) 6 month weightloss plan and then went for my pre-op physicals. During this process (1 week before my scheduled surgery) my surgeon found that i was anemic and was concerned.(HE SAVED MY LIFE RIGHT HERE...THE FIRST TIME) He pulled some strings and got me in for an endoscopy and colonoscopy the day before my scheduled surgery date because, as he said, "I need to know what i'm dealing with when i go in there." During the colonoscopy they found that I had stage 3 colon cancer. My surgery the next day went from a GSV to a colonectomy. He also took out my gall bladder (as the preop tests found I had gall-stones) and took out my appendix. So, 3 months of open wound treatment (because of an infection at the surgery site), and 6 months of chemotherapy later, i was able to take a deep breath. I had lost 30 pounds during all of this, but then sadly watched as the scale crept back up to my previous weight. So, in August of last year I decided I was ready to continue down the road toward the GSV surgery. Unfortunately, my employer switched insurance companies so my approval had to start back at square one. I have now completed the 6-month weight loss program...again, and have a surgery date of April 25th. (I could have had it sooner, but i needed that week to fit in my life). I am ready to get this surgery done and get healthy because my co-morbites are out of control. So now, my surgeon will get to take credit for saving my life 2 TIMES!!!! Thank you, Dr. Hipp!

I was shaving myself in the shower and I saw parts of my body that I haven't seen since I was a kid! 🤣

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When I started my journey, I was in size 32 pants, now I'm in size 18. It feels amazing to be able to buy pants anywhere!

Figured I'd start another NSV thread as the other one was started in 2017 and had 69 pages!
We all need a place to toot our proverbial horns and get our backs patted for it
Toot away!

I'm so happy for you and proud of you! You will be on of my sources of inspiration as I begin my journey. You're beautiful, no matter your weight, but you look fantastic. Keep up the great work!!!

I'm so happy for you and proud of you! You will be on of my sources of inspiration as I begin my journey. You're beautiful, no matter your weight, but you look fantastic. Keep up the great work!!!

Hello Everyone. I'm a newbie but on my way to gastric sleeve surgery 8/29/19. I just turned 60 and gave this surgery to myself as a gift. I know it's one of many tools and I'll have to really put the work in. I'm thankful for this site and forums to touch base with others who know how I feel. Best wishes to all on this journey. I'm sure I will be asking many questions.

I feel So greatful...So healthy...So blessed!!
And still Focused!
I came to share my pictures so far..to all on the same struggle.
From 298 to 187..and still working on it  

Great success!

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the first couple of days were the worst for me. Once your body goes into ketosis, it's not as bad.

Hello Everyone. I'm a newbie but on my way to gastric sleeve surgery 8/29/19. I just turned 60 and gave this surgery to myself as a gift. I know it's one of many tools and I'll have to really put the work in. I'm thankful for this site and forums to touch base with others who know how I feel. Best wishes to all on this journey. I'm sure I will be asking many questions.

Hello Everyone. I'm a newbie but on my way to gastric sleeve surgery 8/29/19. I just turned 60 and gave this surgery to myself as a gift. I know it's one of many tools and I'll have to really put the work in. I'm thankful for this site and forums to touch base with others who know how I feel. Best wishes to all on this journey. I'm sure I will be asking many questions.

I'd like to know as well. Surgery scheduled for 8/29. Thanks all!!

I'd like to know as well. Surgery scheduled for 8/29. Thanks all!!

Hello Everyone. I'm a newbie but on my way to gastric sleeve surgery 8/29/19. I just turned 60 and gave this surgery to myself as a gift. I know it's one of many tools and I'll have to really put the work in. I'm thankful for this site and forums to touch base with others who know how I feel. Best wishes to all on this journey. I'm sure I will be asking many questions.

How long ago was that? I find myself craving carbs. My nutritionist wants me eating 1/4 cup a meal which is almost impossible. I feel that I need more than Protein all day long.

I was 50 when I had my sleeve - its worked out just fine.
I found that if I had much more Protein than anything else, I was constipated, so I have a more balanced diet now. I have some protein in every meal, but it might just be nuts in my muesli.

I'm over 60 and 4 months out. I'm bored with my meals which are almost exclusively Protein. Would love some others to chat with.