Have you tried the New Whey Protein drinks? I call them "bullets". They come in a test tube looking thing and I mix it with my water so, I get both done really easily. They taste like jello. There are 42 grams in a serving. I divide the serving into 2 (20 oz) water drinks. I mix half of it with something like Crystal Lite and drink 2 of those a day. I try to get the rest of my protein via food. ( 1 scrambled egg (7 grams), Peanut Butter (8 grams), etc.....)

I've also heard Nectar is good. However, I think you have to order it online. You can get New Whey at GNC.

Good Luck,
DeDe

I just had my RNY on 3/10 and I was hoping i could find others with a very close date to buddy up with!  Just someone to talk to who knows whats going on ya know? 

Um ... lets see.. Im LeighAnne... from KY, 28 Mom to 3 gorgeous kiddos.  I have been SUPER OBESE since probably... middle school and Im looking forward to the losers bench!!!  Im tired of being ashamed to go out with people... or go places because of the uncomfortable moments being so fat of course causes.  I can't wait to RUN in the yard with my kids!  I CANNOT WAIT to buy something besides lotion and perfume from Victoria's Secret!!! lol  Its the little things... lol 

Yeah, I'm one of those "lightweights" (HA!) and started at 245 for 5'4.5.  I don't expect to drop weight like crazy, I'm just very grateful for any loss.  I was lucky that my lapband kept me at my pre-op weight, even if it didn't help me lose anymore.

Way to look for the plus sides!  You are a very beautiful woman and I can only imagine what increased skin hydration has done for you.

Keep the faith... if we stick to our programs most of the time, we should be successful!

---Heather

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. I guess we are all looking for that instant gratification. Age old rule.....nothing in life is easy. I just compare myself to others who say...its only been 2 weeks since I had surgery and I'm 36 lbs. down. I have to remember that I didn't have as far to go. I am 5'9" and weighed 239. I lost 13 lbs on my own, so the water weight was gone when I went in for surgery and probably was extremely dehydrated. My skin plumped up due to all the water I've been drinking, so on the plus side.....it is almost as if I look like I've had a face lift. People have said I look so refreshed. I think it is almost like detoxing your body. I have renewed faith. I got on the scales today & I am 5 lbs down since surgery. I just came home from the hospital 2 weeks ago today. I'll take it. Better than gaining!

Have a wonderful day!

DeDe

I have the same date too. Good Luck!