Happy 10 MOS- LETS GET2GETHER

EVERYONE!!! HOW R WE ALL DOING? I know Tammy & I have the same day - but sending good wishes to everyone that is a mid monther and every august baby! ( Sometimes I think I should just be in a group with a microphone, and calling everyone up for KUDOS ) I have several things.. I lost 3lbs this week..Hard to believe and yet the week is not done. I have only been walking- short walks- everyday- but thats not it. I decided to try boosting my protein- as I think I was under estimating my protein- well Guess I was right! I discovered some new products: Isopure H20 - the liquid- 40 gms/ 20 oz.. in Mango Peach. Muscle Milk n Oats- Instant Oatmeal - 30gm protein- maple & brown sugar Muscle Milk - Liquid- 32gms/ 17oz - in Mocha Joe & have been keeping my water at 60-70oz daily In addition- Ive been having my regular lunch/ some peanut butter/ and fruit . I have increased my fruit servings - mostly strawberies & blueberries- to 2 daily Initially I was against Isopure- as a new preop- I tried the powder- didnt like it- and had tried several of the drinks- still dont like them..BUT I do LIKE the mango peach - cut with PROPEL Peach. Its the easiest 40 gms I ever drank. And the Mocha Joe- tastes just like a mocha frappuccino. They make it in Cookies & Cream/ milk chocolate/ vanilla cream.. But I tried the cookies n cream- and it was too sweet for me. ALL IN ALL, I BOOSTED myself to 90gms daily- and it worked! AND IM KICKING MYSELF! For listening to my surgeon *****commended 40-60gms. ALL this time! His successful patients- I discovered had boosted their intakes high and worked out. Well I had the part that boosted metabolism (exercise)- just not eating enough protein! Now Im going to try this for the rest of the month- I'll bet it works! I have been wracking my brain to figure out how to reach 200. Im also keeping a handwritten journal..so we shall see.. AND I HAD THIS BIG How about we all get together in the month of August, and celebrate our anniversary TOGETHER??? I THINK THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!! LIKE PICK A WEEKEND - LIKE 8/19 -20 OR 8/26-27? ANYONE WANNA COME TO MANHATTAN? OR LETS PICK ANOTHER PLACE- VEGAS IS CHEAP! I WOULD BE HAPPY TO COORDINATE THIS- BUT I NEED- DATES OR CITY SUGGESTIONS.. EMAIL ME- OR RESPOND TO THIS POST. HUGS, DONNA 325/217/145

Count me in! I think that is a grand idea! Lori

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! I'M good for one good idea a day! I'll count you in Lori.. a whole year of being postops and a new lease on life! I AM PSYCHED!! Donna

As long as it is not that expensive, I should be able to do so. Sherry

SHERRY! THANKS ! I THINK THIS IS GOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL! I may even switch my vacation time to August if anyone wants to stay longer. I am psyched! Hugs, Donna

Hi Donna, I'd like to join you, but I would expect money will be a big issue for me. Vegas would be a better option for me, but I think most of the regulars are on the eastern side of the USA. The 2nd week of August would work for me as I'll be between a conference and school starting up again. Where did you find the oatmeal? I love oatmeal, but there's obviously not anywhere enough protein in the regular stuff. Dawn 258/135/135

Hey Dawn- I have had an itching to go to Vega$ since forever..LOL I'm glad I asked this question. As for the Muscle Milk- mine is sitting right here on my desk its 9:45 . Its sold at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe. Comes in Vanilla Bean and Breakfast Cocoa...but I love Maple & BS. GNC has a sale on this- and the other muscle milk drink- buy 2 and get one free. I have heard so much about the Achieve One drinks- I wanted something I could purchase locally and not have to order online- so that is why I recommend the Muscle Milk. And they are made with the same ingredients as mothers milk- with all these amino peptides. So its nutritonally very sound- and its made with whole grain rolled oats. 30g protein/ 4 gm sugar/ 300 cals. Better for you than 2 Light & Fit Yogurts. VERY filling. You can find out more at www.cytosport.com Hugs, Donna

I'd love to go to Vegas and meet up with you guys. What fun. Cheers, Torrey (281/192/160)

Happy 10 month to you too. This week has been a little more than I thought it would be. Wasn't even on here yesterday at all.... The protein is one thing I know I have to boost up. My surgeons office also say 60 grams, however, if you talk to anyone who runs OH they'll tell you at least 100 to 120 grams of protein a day. Obviously, we cannot do that without supplementation. The AchievOne is awesome... you may be able to find it at a store near you... go to this website & put in your zip code skylarhaley.com/Locator/AchievONE.aspx don't forget the http:/www. in front of it. An August get together sounds so much fun, but I don't know if I'll be able to make it this year. I have a nephew getting married on August 5, then I will be in Maryland from the 18th through the 27th as my sister is having WLS on August 15th (my one year...cool eh?) Although, I know she is only a couple hours from from NYC so maybe I could work something out & shoot over there. I totally wouldn't want to miss it. Lets see what kind of responses we get, maybe we can meet outside of the city somewhere. At any rate, I think you're doing awesome.... Love ya Tam

Hiya Donna, This is actually my first post to the August/05 board. Silly me never even noticed it LOL..I'd be interested in a get together.. I live just over the bridge in Little Ferry NJ...I take the bus into port authority all the time. Good luck with your new self.