Yup, staying away from the scale. Once a month is plenty enough, that's for sure. Regarding coffee, yes I do drink it. I looked around on line and saw that many people were doing it, so I figured 'why not'. Honestly was looking for an excuse. So I am having coffee, and am drinking only a cup at coffee time, as it is very filling. Somehow though, it gives me the psychological boost I need.

Finally I'm feeling good. About myself, and my success that is. I really am noticing the big difference the clothing is fitting, and those close to me are going on about how much slimmer I look. Weird thing is a year ago such compliments would have made me feel insecure, and even guilty. Now with working on self worth, it feels incredibly nice. How great it is to allow myself to feel good. Boy I'm a mess, lol, but I suppose I didn't gain all my weight in the first place just because...

Do you know which substitutes you are allergic to? They are all different.

I use Syntrax Nectar isolate. It has splenda in it. You can get samples of it from their website to try.

Hi, My name is Lorraine, but just call me Rain :). I'm 45 and about a month and a half into surgery. I need to get out of my head and become accountable. To myself mostly, but having like minded friends to hold myself accountable to would be wonderful. If you are also finding a need for support, or kick in the butt :P please join me here and we can become true successes.

So I've always had weight issues one way or another, and a few years ago got the lap band surgery. What a fail on so many levels. Finally, recently I got the reversal and received the sleeve. What a difference. Although with that said it doesn't mean I'm out of the woods at all. I lost about 22 lbs my first month and felt like I failed. I know better, but I read about people who lose 30-40 lbs, and wonder what did I do wrong? With so many years of struggling with the weight, I've learned some very important things about myself including: I have a terrible relationship with the scale; I need to stop beating myself up; I need to accept that success is a journey and so very much more.

The way I plan to become a true success is to journal my way through the issues, allow myself to be proud of the successes, and to get rid of my 'fat' way of thinking. I hope that some of you would be interested is joining me on this journey, and we can as a group lift each other up and get the most that we can from this procedure.

I'm taking so long, sorry... anyways, I plan to commit to posting on this forum at least 4 times a week, make sure I'm open and honest, and finally I'm going to learn how to think thin. Looking forward to meeting any fellow members and starting new friendships.

Take care, good luck, and cheers.  

I had sleeve gastrectomy surgery on July 21, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Maryland. I am down 23 pounds since surgery. Ready to start the soft foods phases on August 14.

Unjury is a powder protein that is unflavored and can be added to water and food.  You might check into that. Not sure if it has sugar! Its unflavored so I would think not. Gnc carries it or you could order online.  Good luck on your journey!! Hope this helps.