Getting too much Protein, and then getting enough protein were my problems early on. I am now 10-1/2 months out and 92 pounds lighter. I could not have done it if I hadn't solved the protein problem early on. I am writing to share what I learned, as my doctor was precious little help.

At first I was nauseated all the time and could not figure out why. I read and read, and found out that if you eat only protein with not enough carbs, you put your body into a state of ketosis (like on the Atkins diet) and that a byproduct of ketosis is nausea. Hello!!!! Why didn't anyone tell me that. i started adding more cabs to my diet. Problem solved.

My next issue with the dreaded protein was trying to get 8-16 ounces down and into a sleeve that would only hold 4 ounces. Well, that required thinking about and drinking freakin' protein all the live-long day. That did not fit into my lifesteyle. I wanted a Protein Drink where I could drink 4 ounces of liquid that tasted good in the morning and get 25 grams of protein. I looked and looked on the internet and finally found Inspire protein at BE Eating and it was divine. Powdered protein in caramel latte flavor that could be mixed in 4 ounces of hot coffee in the morning, and tasted like a caramel latte from Starbucks. I am not exaggerating. That saved my life. Unfortunately, low and behold, the site has been undergoing some kind of renovation for the past several months, so the protein is not available at this time. They keep saying that it will be available soon, so that is why I tell you about it. Because if you can get this protein, do it. It is wonderful.

So, when BE became unavailable, I had to go on the big search again for a protein I could take in 4 ounces of liquid. I found another one called nectar by Syntrax. I buy it on the internet. You can get it in individual packets for taking on vacay, too. It says it is supposed to be mixed in 8-16 ounces of Water, but I tried it in 4 ounces, and it is palatable. I got the caribbean cooler, and it tastes like a pina colada when mixed in 4 ounces of water. I like it. I also got the vanilla bean, and it is good mixed with my coffee. Now, if you are going to mix it with the coffee, here is the secret formula. You put the power in the bottom of your cup. Then, you mix in three tsp of sugar free Hazelnut creamer. (It's in the dairy section of your grocery store, and comes in liquid form -- has a green band near the top). You mix the creamer and the powder until it is completely mixed. Then, you add in the hot coffee -- about 4 ounces. Then, stir again. If you try and put the coffee in the cup first and then add the powder, you end up with a mess. Also, I tried it with instant coffee once, and the result was not good. I have a small pot and brew a cup of decaf every morning, and that's how I take my protein. Drink it down in a couple of minutes and that is my Breakfast.

I usually have a caribbean cooler at night -- I call it my pina colada night cap. lol

Hope this helps you in dealng with your protein needs.

Great information. I haven't been sleeved yet, and I have been drinking protein shakes for breakfast for 7 months now, but I really haven't thought about how hard it is going to be to drink an entire shake for breakfast afterwards. I think that's a wonderful idea. I may try using the pure protein frosty chocolate or vanilla and mixing it with my am decaff. When I went to decaff, I tried the sugar-free hazelnut and it's not too bad. Thank you for the heads up and congrats on your weight loss.

Great information Sandi...Thank you for sharing