I have a collection of all different brands of nasty protein powder. I just kept trying and buying...the only one I can choke down is Isopure Zero Carb. It isn't great, but it goes down. I tried the grape liquid $3.50 per bottle one and couldn't handle that even mixing it with rasberry crystal light. That should tell you the most important thing. We are all so different, that what works for one does not necessarily mean it will work for you. I tried ANY whey because it was supposed to be unflavored...still nasty. What has worked for me is mixing the isopure chocolate into some Lite Cool Whip. It changes the texture and takes work to mix it in, but the taste is masked. I have also put it into a banana bread recipe and that worked. Bottom line is we just have to get it in whatever way we can. Luck.

I have just discovered the chicken, bacon, ranch wraps at Subway. I can only eat half of one, but with a little lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives, they go down nicely and are great for the protein. Judy

I had my surgery and started at 479 and am down to 382 as of March 31 on my doctors scale. So a loss of 97lbs. But the scale at the local gas station said 370 yesterday, so that would be 109 lbs gone. Got at least another 200 lbs to go.

I had my surgery 16 1/2 weeks ago, 12/19/05. I started at 5'4" and 259. I am now 196.5. That's a loss of 62.5!!!! I have 67.5 left to reach my goal weight of 130. I can't believe how well this is going. The only problems I am having are that I believe I am starting to have gallbladder issues (I'm going to the doctor for that tomorrow) and the other problem is mental! We have FREQUENT dinners at work that include a meal and an abundance of desserts. The desserts are the only thing that bother me. I hope it gets easier. I truly mourn the sugar, but sugar has not passed these lips since before surgery. If I try it and don't dump, it's over. I was a chronic candy-eater before surgery and I cannot go back to that habit. I can't control myself. I walk 5 days a week for 45 minutes. The distance is about 2.5 miles. I am a member of curves, but haven't been for weeks. I need to add that back into my routine. Overall, I am super pleased with the results!

Surgery date: 12/30/2005 Morning of surgery: 194 Current weight: 144 50 pounds gone forever!