Almost 8 weeks out

Hello all,
I had my rny 12-10-08 and really having a hard time with a few things. I haven't found a protein drink i really like. I have tried few things i know I shouldn't have and they did not make me sick. I am so afraid of not losing like I should. I am at a lost of good healthy safe things to eat and my family is so not into changing their foods it's driving me crazy.  can some one give me some ideas of things they are eating or recipes. anything is appreciated.

The best protein shakes I have found thus far are by BSN. I buy the Lean Dessert in Chocolate Coconut and Banana Nut Bread and the Syntha-6 in Chocolate Mint. I save them for after dinner, throw a spoonful of Fat Free Cool Whip on top and then squirt some sugar free choc. syrup. I drink it with a straw and I swear it's as good as a frappaccino. As far as trying things you shouldn't, I am being realistic about it. Yes, I've stolen a fry or two from my husband's plate but I didn't go through the rerouting of my anatomy to eat crap and sabotage my weight loss. I just started seeing a therapist this week to discuss the emotional aspect of it,etc because I want this to be the last time I have to deal with my weight. Maybe that would help you?

  I had surgery on 12/11 and have lost 33lbs as of last Sunday. I've vowed not to weigh again until 2/28  because the scale ruins my mood if I don't lose. How much have you lost so far?

I've sampled things I shouldn't as well, but in minute amounts, 2 M&Ms, a few crackers, etc.  I'm just glad I'm not able to eat those things in quantities like I used to.

This website has a ton of good WLS friendly foods, deserts, etc: 
 
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

I just tried this recipe which was posted on the RNY board, it's SUPER good!

  Fake Mac 'n Cheese
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower
1/4 c. milk
2 tbs. butter (I use I can't believe it's not butter)
1 + 1/2 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper

Instructions:
1.  Boil cauliflower florets until tender.  Drain and transfer to a bowl and add whatever seasonings you like (I like just salt and pepper and I use a good amount of it).  Add milk and butter and mash with a potato masher until the consistency of rice.
2.  Mix in 1 c. cheddar, all the mozzarella, and half your Parmesan, and your egg.  Transfer to a casserole dish and top with more cheddar and parmesan. 
3.  Bake in a 350 oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes
This is the nutrition for the entire dish, I'd say you could get 8-10 portions:

Calories	Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Carbs	Sugar	Fiber	Protein
738	51g	106mg	1,802mg	12g	5g	4g	58g

The protein shake thing is tough. I've tried a ton of them. Have you ordered samples? I think vitalady.com has alot of the popular ones in single serving samples.  I really like Click. I also like the Lean Dessert Chocolate Coconut Candy.  I've been having more protein bars lately than shakes. Pure Protein bars have 20g of protein in them.

I'm not sure if it's realistic to cook for your family stuff that you need to eat all the time. I'm sure it's a pain to make something different for you, but don't let them not wanting to change what they eat ruin your meals. :-)

hi i had surgery on 12-16-08 and i had the same problem with protein i couldnt find a protein drink that i could drin****il i found worldwide protein, i use the pre m ade drinks  try those and good luck

I find that tuna & other soft fish have become my best friends.  FF refried beans with cheese.  Special K Protein Plus cereal.  SF pudding.  Eggs.  Or rather "AN egg"... 'cause that's all I can eat at 1 sitting.  And bananas.  Yeah, these are a few of my favorite things.

Please stop testing the waters with foods you know you shouldn't have.  That's how we got into this collective boat in the first place.

As for protein shakes, the only one I've found that I like is CytoSport Complete Whey Protein.  You can get it online at www.cytosport.com or www.gnc.com.  I prefer protein powder to the ready to drink kinds.

Good luck.  Stay strong.  It will get easier!

My doc has me drink "double milk" (8 oz. skim milk + 1/3 c. pwd. milk) and I add a SF flavor to it and I have one @ mid AM, mid PM and just before bed.  They get me 45 g of protein.

My surgery was 12/9....2 months today and I am now down 38 lb!  Feeling good.

My RNY was 12-12-08.  My favorite protein drinks are Biochem vanilla, and Isopure (powder) Organe banana mango.  I use lactose free fat free milk (there are more than one brand.)  Have you tried samples from Nashua Nutrition (single packs) or the sampler from Bariatric Eating?  I also like Worldwide vanilla or banana canned.  You can add crystal light for flavors, or the sugar free flavored syrups too. 
I eat the light and fit carb control yogurts.  I've juiced some leaf lettuce or parsley with carrots.  I make tuna salad: tuna in water, chopped celery (fine) and a little light mayo.  I love shrimp with shrimp sauce.  I use frontera salsa with corn and poblano chile to moisten chicken or fish.  Also lemon juice with basil. 
I eat different things than my family... my timing doesn't always coincide with their meal times anyway. 
Hope this helps a little.