Hi! I'm 37, 5'4 and currently 255 - starting weight/highest weight was 270. I'm getting the sleeve at the OCC with Dr. Ortiz on December 19th. I'm doing well on the pre-op diet, but have struggled finding a Protein shake that works for me because I am allergic to all fake sugars and sugar alcohols. Unfortunately, pretty much every shake mix has those in it. My nutritionist said for now I can stick with lean Proteins and low carb veggies, but I'm wondering how to get my protein after.

I am excited for a new phase in my life. I have been on every - and I mean every diet, ever - even when I competed in triathlons I could not get below 200 lbs. I thought there were no choices left for me and that I was a failure and destined to be fat forever. I'm really inspired by other peoples' stories and it's helping me be distracted instead of eating.

I'm feeling nervous and hoping I can make a friend or two and maybe even find someone headed down to the OCC at the same time as me. My family is supportive (so far), but honestly, they don't know too much about the process or understand "the struggle".

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It's not my thing but I know several weight lifters that do raw eggs in shakes. That would get the protein in.

@@Lilsweet Welcome! I am still fresh on this journey as I a, now one week post op for the Sleeve. I hope your experience goes well. I'm here for you if you have any questions at all.

@@Lilsweet, congratulations! I hope you can find some protein powders that can help you with on the go meal planning, otherwise, you'll need to be the queen of meal planning.