I have tried many of the protein drinks and powders out there and all of them make me sick. They are either too sweet and make me dump, taste like chalk or have artificial sweetners (all of which make me sick). Luckily I found a protein powder called Whey Delicious. It has not fat, no sugar and no artificial sweetners. It also has 21 grams of protein in each scoop. It comes in various flavors: chocolate, vanilla, berry supreme, tropical breeze, creamsicle, etc and you mix it with any type of liquid you choose - water, juice, etc. I have tried the berry supreme and the tropical breeze and so far the berry supreme is better. I just mix it in 8 oz of water and drink it down. It may be a little pricey, but buying it is better than continuing to buy drinks that you either don't finish or throw out. The website is www.proteinishealthy.com if you want more info. Good luck on your search for the perfect protein drink.

Hi everyone. Today is my 3 month anniversary!! I had a Lap RNY on 10/23/03 and to date have lost 46 pounds. I started at 269 and weigh 223 as of this morning. Things are going good. After hitting a serious plateau and not losing any weight between Thanksgiving and New Years (boy was that frustrating), I have been steadily losing since the first of the year. And even though my hair started coming out this weekend - big gobs of it - I know that I have done the right thing. People are starting to notice the weight loss - especially in my face and starting to ask what I am doing to lose weight. For those who don't know about my surgery, I tell them I am doing the "low carb thing". Those that know about the surgery are very proud of me. I have been lucky, with the exception of 3 occasions, I have not dumped on anything. But the reality is, dumping was so unpleasant, I avoid foods that I know will make me sick. Believe it or not, I can eat almost anything at this point - just not much. My 7 year old daughter thinks it is funny that mommy eats less that she does. Anyway, I am rambling. I would just like to say congrats to all my anniversary buddies and I look forward to hearing from some of you to share triumphs, trials and tribulations. GOD SPEED!!!

hi kim my name too is kim i had surgery on 10/2/03 with dr gibbs at st vincnets i have also lost approx. 52 lbs. i wi**** was more but they say slow is good be patient it to will work out-god will see you through as he did with the surgery

Hello all...it is so nice that you did this Tanya. I like to read to see how others are doing. I had my surgery on October 20th and to date (January 20th) I have lost 44 lbs. I go to the gym three nights a week and work on my stationary bike when I can. I also see the weight loss in my rings and in my clothes. It is a wonderful feeling. I do have trouble with some foods, but I am working through that. So what if I can't eat bread, pasta and all that fatening stuff...those are the foods that got me in the state I was in...so I can do without them and it doesn't even bother me. I think the one of the best things about all this is having support from friends and family. I have so much support that it makes the not being able to go "potty" at times bearable...and the not being able to eat the pastas in the sauces and the garlic bread even bearable. So I want to wish you all the best of luck on your journey to the thinner side of the world....I will be looking for you!!!

Hi everyone! Keep up the good work! I had surgery on Oct. 16th. I am down 67 lbs. (55 since surgery) I feel great, my energy level is high. My plantar fasciatis doesn't bother me anymore at all. I have just started losing hair in the past week or so...hoping it doesn't get too carried away! I still have never been sick...but came close when I ate too fast one morning. Getting my exercise in is still my biggest hurdle, but I keep working at it! See you next month! Happy losing! Kathy