Thanx Dawn. I figured that the high protein thing would be for life but as far as shakes--ugh! I'm already getting sick of mine. So, wasn't sure if I would have to endure this for eva! Thanx again

I consider myself fortunate... I have been taking pills for at least a month now... and I can pretty much take anything... I drink LOTS of water with each one... helps me to get in my water... we were told at about 2 months we should be able to take pills...I would try the applesauce... I would put a little in a medicine cup, put in the pill, and add some more applesauce, and it would melt, and then I would just take it with a spoon...I was doing that.. but I was having a horrible time with tylenol... that stuff is sooooo bitter, even the liquid... so something had to give.. and I just started swallowing pills.

I havnt dumped yet either..although I think I was close once on carnation instant breakfast.. and I have had some sweets... I am always conservative.. the 3 bite rule... and this new life is all about moderation... not giving it up for life ( cept for carbonation... wont touch the stuff... that I really miss)... not sure about the potatoes... I know they are considered a sugar, because they break down to sugar... I found that out once during a glucose test for pregnancy... it made my sugar high because I had some waffle fries for lunch that day... figures huh...I think its all about finding out what we can tolerate and whatwe cant... rice makes me throw up... it did once... and I tried it again recently... and tried to wa**** our when my stomache started hurting... sat over the toilet and everything... but it washed through and the feeling went away... wont touch the stuff with a 10 ft pole...LOL

Zoe, Yes protein for life is literal we have to have the protein to live but even after hitting goal you will need to manage your protein/carb ration to maintain your weight. I would talk to my nutritionist about what is the right amount of food for you. I am at 3 months and still eat 1 1/2 -2 oz usually at a meal. I can't handle much more than that of most things and if it is real dense am lucky to get that in. Sherr

Oh man you are about potatoes the way I am about sweets. I sometimes think about chocolate. But I am afraid to try. The stories I have read here about dumping and thinking you are going to die has kept me in my place. I am also worried if I do try I may not dump and be doomed