Double milk: 1 cup milk + 1/3 cup powdered nonfat dry milk. Doubles your protein. You can also add it to mashed potatoes, soup, and even your protein shakes. I add a little vanilla extract and 1 or 2 tsp. splenda to my double milk. Makes a nice drinking dessert.

Hi Krista, I start my day usually with a shake made of 1 cup 1% milk, 1 scoop of Protein Designer Whey Powder and 1 package of Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast. On some mornings I throw in a couple of ice cubes into the blender. This gives me 30 grams of protein, I'm 1/2 way there with my protein intake for the day. I also recommend http://www.fitday.com to help you track your daily intake of protein & calories. After using this site, I realized that I was only getting 650 - 700 calories a day and wasn't loosing weight. Once I increased my calories between 800 - 1000 I actually started losing a few pounds. Best of luck to you! Terri

HI Everyone- July baby here, had my surgery on July 6th. Was wondering what vitamns you are taking. I am at the point where I can progress to a stronger vitamn and would love to know what you are taking. Thanks! Dawn

Wow Mary Kay, I had not put two & two together about the nails and vitamins. For the first time in my life I have long strong nails. I would have done the same thing years ago if I had known. I have noticed some other changes since surgery. I can actually keep up with my husband walking. I've always had to remind him to slow down for me but now I'm right there next to him without having to ask him to slow down. Terri

Goodbye 280's Doctor was very pleased with my progress. I'm down 33.2 pounds, and having no major problems. I had my first experience of getting something stuck not a pleasant experience, but I know it was because I was eating too fast and did not chew properly before swallowing a bite of chicken. Some lessons have to be learned the hard way no matter how much info we get from others. I'm well on my way to a healthier me and will return to work on Monday. Nancy 310/276.8/122