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I don't do fake sugars or stevia. This morning my Protein Shake was greek yogurt. Isopure Protein Powder, almond butter, cacao (unsweetened chocolate) powder. A little bit of Water to blend and ice to make it cold.

I mostly just play with favors I like. Fage 0% Greek yogurt plus Isopure naked whey Protein provides a good 30 - 38 gms of protein. It's not too thick because I use water instead of milk. I ma vegetarian and have a lot of food allergies. Artificial food dyes & fake sugars are 2 of them. I use the Isopure because it's just plain whey protein. No added sugar or colorings. If I want to add sweetness I typically use raw honey.

do you use isopure unflavored? I have chocolate and vanilla but not a fan

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Yes I use the unflavored. I can also mix this in with Soup. I emailed the company and was assured that it can be added to hot or cold liquids. I take one scoop of the Isopure and a tsp of whatever liquid I have whether it's soup, coffee or tea. I whisk that together until it's smooth then add it to the already heated liquid. Some days I don't have a big appetite but I want to get in mu Protein. A cup of soup or tea with Isopure mixed in is the perfect solution.

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I was doing good the past day with a GNC shake. My nutritionalist called and wanted me to add a couple cups of milk in during the day instead of my crystal light. well I threw up my Shake and milk and now feel sick :( ugh this has been so difficult

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Ugh! That's too bad. Go back to what was working. Tell her the milk made you sick.

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Probably not until you can eat and keep food down. I'm not sure. I didn't have these issues. I was back to normal fairly quickly.

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Not good, I have a kink in my stomach which they will go back and try and open several more times. but in the mean time I just feel sick all of the time. I throw up phlem all the time since there is nowhere for it to go ugh

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@@Peace Love & Sleeve - That's sounds awful. Hopefully they can fix this so you can actually enjoy losing weight.

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still not doing well, I tried 2 teaspoons of mashed potatoes and was ill. I keep wondering if I am still drinking too close to eating. I'm living off of a half ensure and broth everyday along with Water and juice. I feel like I'll never be normal again. I throw up clear bile alllllll day long and still not back to work. I constantly feel sick.

I meant clear phlem all day. tons and tons of phlem

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Jeez I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine how miserable and worried you must feel. What is your Dr saying about all this?

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@@Peace Love & Sleeve - Oy! What does the doctor say about this? So sorry you're having a rough time of it.

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@@Peace Love & Sleeve - Your sleeve is tight? What does that mean? Can you get a second opinion?

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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