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Has anyone used plant based protein powder for protein requirements?? I have read reviews on it, but now of the reviews were from bariatric people. The reviews that I have read are all good and rate it 4 stars out 5. One scoop equals 17 grams of protein and usually mixed with unsweetened...

Mergatroid and Karenina, Thanks for letting me know I am not alone in this battle of mind against stomach. Karenina, I am not bored, yes I am hungry but when I eat I can only eat two small bites. I am only getting 380 - 400 calories a day with 80 grams of protein. That is a good day usually...

Hello my friend BigTallSis aka Donna, Thank you for all your support. I really appreciate it. Yes my friend we are all in this together and supportive of each other. I am so glad that I found this support group. We come from all walks of life but have been brought together with one major...

Jatemoga.... A big welcome and so glad you have joined this site. We are all on the WLS journey together. Each experience is something different and is shared with others so you are not alone. As I understand everyone goes through a stall in weight lose. It is our body adjusting. It looks...

Mergatroid, this is one of the best posts I have read. Sense of humor....I love it. Way back in one of my weight loss journeys that I had lost 100 lbs.....I remember having a family portrait taken. After the sitting we were able to see the proofs right away on computer. When I was looking at...

Can't wait until I won't be required to drink protein shakes. But can totally understand your concern about enough protein. The suggestion of Greek yogurt is a great one. I love that yogurt and I buy the plain non fat. I take a half of cup, put a few drops of vanilla, Splenda, cinnamon, and...

We all know that this battling of our weight is a half or maybe even more than half a mind game. I know that when my mind is in the right mode, battling over weight is so much easier. So now that I have had my WLS......I am in another war.....Brain against Stomach!! My brain is telling...

I had my two week check up and doctor is impressed on how well I am doing. I am ready to start trying foods. Tired of stuff, like protein shakes, jello, pudding, creamed soups, and cream of wheat. With gastric sleeve you are not suppose to advance to soft foods (eggs, ground meats, veggies...

Angela, I just had my surgery on January 8. I came home on 10th, went right to my home scales and would you believe I gained 10 pounds in the hospital. Since being home I have lost 5 of those pounds. I hear you though...I went into hospital at a ten pound loss only to get home and gained 10...

Thank you to all who have read my post. I am getting better everyday. Today I am on creamed soups, Greek yogurt, protein shakes, hot cream of wheat and pudding. Of course not having it all in one day. My darling husband and I went shopping. When we got home I had my protein shake at one ounce...

I have had my surgery and it went very well. Although doctor had a challenge with my hiatal hernia. It had pulled my stomach up into diaphragm and twisted it. Doctor said he was excited when he saw it. I love my doctor. He was the best. I was in my room for about two hours and had a hard...

I have been on pre op liquid diet since January 1, 2013. Surgery is in two more days! Clear liquids and protein shakes. Tonight at midnight only clear liquids till midnight Monday, then nothing! Has anyone been so hungry that when feeding dogs/cats even their food looks good!!!! OMG....I...

Thank you to all who have responded to my babble. LOL. Hugs to all and I will differently keep you informed to my progress

Hi Sky, thank you for requesting friendship with you. Together we can beat this weight battle. Have a wonderful day and take care of "YOU", my friend. Sending cyber hugs, Laurie aka 1stepatatime

Wow...good job, Mergatroid. Don't be so hard on yourself. Give yourself a "Big" hand of accomplishments. I am proud of you. Don't you get discouraged. That is not a good place to be.