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Found a new protein delight...Isopure Smoothies 32 gm of protein and the orange/peach tastes like Heaven!! You can get it from GNC.

Trying this Liquid protein. Nasty!

Up late cause I craved protein after working out. I can't wait till my protein stuff gets here so I can try some eggface recipies. I ate chicken too fast tonight (not enough chewing)- I won't do that again.

Sumthing about that darn scale when I walk past it I hear this psst, psst, hey you can step on me I don't bite. Then what do I do ahhh ok it won't kill me, back on the daily weighing. I guess it keeps me in line along with me not wanting to eat lately but I'm drinking my protein to make sure that stays up

All my homework is done for my last options class. I more day and I am done!

This evening I went to my nutrition class and it was so great to hear what I should be expecting. I have given it sooo much thought over the last few days with a lot of research and speaking to people, I have decided that the VSG is the option for me. Thank you all for the support and feedback!

oh whey protein, i am so sick of you lol. what i wouldn't give for some subway. lol....hurry up weekend. only 2 3/4 days to go lol

My surgeon told me I wasn't eating enough protein, so I upped it, and I got in 90 grams today!

Today I am 1 week post-sleeve. And I am soo hungry. My blood sugar was 66, then 2hrs after broth still 66. See doctor tomorrow. Praying he lets me start on protein shakes. His office workers say my hunger is psychological but I think my low blood sugar backs me up. Any thoughts out there?

first full day on low calorie/high carb diet= 1100 calories / 64 g. carbs / 136 g. protein... not sure if my carbs are too high... any advice????

5 days post-op and I'm soooo hungry. Why is this? I am drinking constantly. Lots of chicken & beef broth. Should I try a protein shake (small amount)?

Two weeks out today! Two weeks into my new life. Feeling much better the last few days. Getting 72 grams protein a day and atleast 50 ounces of water. you were all right! It does get easier!

Last night I finally finished an entire protein shake in 30 mins! Yippie.

Can not get in more than 50 gr, protein a day. Nut wants 70. I get sick to my stomach after first 10 sips each time. Takes like 3 hours to drink one. UGH!!!

Pure Protein = Breakfast of Champions!!

Post-op day 6. Less bloated. Still no desire for food. Still some shoulder and back discomfort. Incisions look great. Struggling to get in enough fluid and protein. After gaining 2 pounds post-op and retaining it for days, the scale has dropped 6 pounds.

Did everyone have to go 2 weeks on liquids after surgery?? I am on day 10 and would love anything other than a protein shake!!

any recommendations on a good powdered protein shake. Prayers to my friends near the gulf and esp in New Orleans. I love you guys

Down 6 lbs, surgery in 12 days... I am going to burn my protein shake containers once I'm done with this!

today passed quickly---was so busy with stuff......remembered my protein though, did you??

Happy hump day! I don't always eat protein shakes, but when I do, they're tasty. Stay banded my friends.

Can't wait for my follow up visit on Monday....so ready to eat some protein MEAT....LOL

if you read this, remember your protein

It has hit me today, as I sit in my chair at work that I don't have my belly sticking out to where it would hit the desk. Oh and I can cross my legs more comfortably. It amazes me just how much I have loss in inches vs actual pounds, I have lost 24 lbs all together. But I believe in inches all over about 3 inches. I am noticing more energy and have pep to my step. My skin is a lot clearer. My watch band is shorter by 3 notches. the little things are what I am noticing. When I bend over I don't feel out of breath or I am going to fall over ( weeble wobble). 

I am having a hard time with my sweet tooth, it is very hard to not want to get some ice cream or chocolate. Candy I can do without. I have no craving really for that, just chocolate and ice cream. I have gone as far as taking Popsicle and putting them in my mixer with almond milk and making like ice cream with that/ sometimes I have added un-flavored protein powder. 

I feel better everyday. The energy is great to have with having younger kids and being able to have the energy to keep up. 😃

Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.

For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.

For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.

Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.

Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.

It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!