Hey guys!

I am so excited to give you all an update of my newly sleeved progress. Although, these last few wks have been challenging, when I got on the scale this morning, it was ALL worth it. I am down 22 LBS since being sleeved, I cant believe it! I have not lost that much weight before. I am 80 lbs before I reach my goal. Below are thing that I feel have been working for me:

1. Ive been working out everyday

2. Drinking at least 70 oz of Water for the last 5-6 days (im finally able to drink an adequate amt of fluid)

3. I have found a Protein supplement that I can tolerate: (pro to go's creamsicle protein drink- just add water and there ya go. It has 15 grams of protein in it, around 80 calories, around 7 carbs. I drink about 3 per day. Then for the rest of my protein I add the unjury's unflavored protein to my Soups, Jello, etc.

Oh yeah and I have an NSV. I went to a restaurant to get some Soup (as I was tired of that ones that ive been having). They gave me an 8 ounce cup for my soup. I got home, took about 5-6 tsps full and WAS STUFFED! Can you believe that. That 8 oz will probably be my lunch and dinner today!

What I am finding is that water easily goes down but when the item is thicker (such as cream of chicken soup, etc) I get full so much quicker.

I just had to share my first scale and NSV's with you all. I know that its not likely my weight loss will continue at this rate but im glad that I got a good start with it. ONEDERLAND will soon be here in about 20 lbs, so im looking so forward to that!

Thanks for listening to me rant.......:patriot:

I was surprised that is virtually undetectable. It does add a certain thickness but I cannot taste it at all. You should try it, I figured that is the best thing for me, since most Protein supplements are absolutely horrible! The unflavored (unjury) and the "pro to go- creamsicle" protein drink found on www.dietdirect.com has been a lifesaver for me.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Thanks again and for the link-I'm going to order them both today.

I was surprised that is virtually undetectable. It does add a certain thickness but I cannot taste it at all. You should try it, I figured that is the best thing for me, since most Protein supplements are absolutely horrible! The unflavored (unjury) and the "pro to go- creamsicle" protein drink found on www.dietdirect.com has been a lifesaver for me.

Thanks for the encouragement.

I could not find the unflavored unjury or pro to go creamsicle drink on www.dietdirect.com. :blushing:. If you can, can you give me the direct link from that website to the actual products? It seems they have allot of reasonably priced Protein drinks etc. but I want to try the products you have recommended. Thanks again Shanda.

Shanda, Thank you so much for sharing your success. It is an inspiration for the rest of us. I look forward to hearing of your progress. Hugs, Judy

Congrats Shanda!!! I hope I do as well as you! I'm so excited about the future! =)

I could not find the unflavored unjury or pro to go creamsicle drink on www.dietdirect.com. :thumbup:. If you can, can you give me the direct link from that website to the actual products? It seems they have allot of reasonably priced Protein drinks etc. but I want to try the products you have recommended. Thanks again Shanda.

Sorry, here is the link for the pro to go creamsicle:

WonderSlim Pro To Go Protein Diet Drinks: RTD Protein Drinks

I would like to add that the only other flavor besides Creamsicle that is decent is the chocolate, the other flavors by this brand were gross. I ordered a few of each kind, my fiance will drink the others (he likes them, he's thin and will eat or drink anything) LOL.

I did also like the ProtiDiet vanilla- it really tastes like a vanilla milkshake on a hot summer day. So nice, I will be ordering more of those. Here is the link:

www.dietdirect.com/proamino-protidiet-proti-shakes.html

The link for the unjury unflavored is: www.unjury.com

you should be able to search for the flavors

*Also, I would also like to state that I was not a big sweet eater prior to VSG, so my taste buds didnt change, so I dont think that the drink is too sweet but hopefully you wont either. It has a really refreshing, "summery-tropical" taste. So hopefully you like it.

Enjoy

Shanda

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Shanda, Thank you so much for sharing your success. It is an inspiration for the rest of us. I look forward to hearing of your progress. Hugs, Judy

Thanks for the encouragement Judy. Good Luck on your VSG on 10-1-09!

Keep us posted.:thumbup:

Congrats Shanda!!! I hope I do as well as you! I'm so excited about the future! =)

Thanks, you will be on the sleeved side soon! Good luck with your procedure.

Shanda -

Does it have a funny aftertaste?

Yes, it is a blessing, I have not felt physical hunger since the surgery. Do I have cravings...YES....but that is just that nature of being overweight and eating what I wanted to for 27 years. That is why this is just a TOOL, we are still doing the work! We still have to control what we eat, but like you say its soooo much easier when your stomach isnt grumbling and growling when you are on a diet, I hate that!

Unbelievable !!!! I see it as a blessing too...although I've not got mine yet, I'm SOOOO ready for it. May I ask your starting weight?

I also see it as a tool, and what a tool it is. The growl is what I hate the most, I love that you will feel full just after a few bites. My mouth always overloads my brain or eyes when it comes to eating. I just don't stop until it's too late and I'm stuffed. I've gotta learn how to control that...SOON.

Sorry, here is the link for the pro to go creamsicle:

WonderSlim Pro To Go Protein Diet Drinks: RTD Protein drinks

I would like to add that the only other flavor besides Creamsicle that is decent is the chocolate, the other flavors by this brand were gross. I ordered a few of each kind, my fiance will drink the others (he likes them, he's thin and will eat or drink anything) LOL.

I did also like the ProtiDiet vanilla- it really tastes like a vanilla milkshake on a hot summer day. So nice, I will be ordering more of those. Here is the link:

www.dietdirect.com/proamino-protidiet-proti-shakes.html

The link for the unjury unflavored is: www.unjury.com

you should be able to search for the flavors

*Also, I would also like to state that I was not a big sweet eater prior to VSG, so my taste buds didnt change, so I dont think that the drink is too sweet but hopefully you wont either. It has a really refreshing, "summery-tropical" taste. So hopefully you like it.

Enjoy

Shanda

Thanks a million Shanda, these products sound really worth giving them a shot. I'll let you know when I've tried them. BTW, since the surgery my taste for sweet has altered somewhat, less sweet is more palatable.

Shanda -

Does it have a funny aftertaste?

Not to me, these are the only ones that Ive tried that don't. Then again, everyone's taste seems to be be "more sensitive" after the sleeve with sweets. My smell seems to be "more keen". I cannot stand the smell of fried or greasy food, thats so strange to me.

But no, these Protein drinks dont have the aftertaste to me.

Unbelievable !!!! I see it as a blessing too...although I've not got mine yet, I'm SOOOO ready for it. May I ask your starting weight?

I also see it as a tool, and what a tool it is. The growl is what I hate the most, I love that you will feel full just after a few bites. My mouth always overloads my brain or eyes when it comes to eating. I just don't stop until it's too late and I'm stuffed. I've gotta learn how to control that...SOON.

Starting Weight: 248 lbs

Goal Weight: 145 lbs

Approximately 80 lbs to go until goal! Woo-Hoo!

Shanda, you are doing so good. Isn't exciting to see that scale moving down? I remember when I used to dread and avoid the scale. Now, I can't wait for Sunday morning weigh-ins!

Not to me, these are the only ones that Ive tried that don't. Then again, everyone's taste seems to be be "more sensitive" after the sleeve with sweets. My smell seems to be "more keen". I cannot stand the smell of fried or greasy food, thats so strange to me.

But no, these Protein drinks dont have the aftertaste to me.

I had the super keen smell after surgery too -- It was like bionic smelling and was just awful. It seems to have subsided somewhat (thank goodness); hopefully your's will subside a bit too down the road. However, I still am super sensitive to sweets. I may give this a try - I would like to have 1 Protein Drink I can tolerate for those days when I don't feel like eating but need my protein.

Thanks, Shanda.

Congratulations Shanda! Glad to hear things are going to well for you!

Thanks for the post on the Protein drink. I think I will try that too. By the way, I really like Bari Wise Pineapple-Orange (aka Health Wise Pineapple-Orange.) I ordered it from dietdirect.com also.

Best of everything,