3 weeks post op

Vegas.1973
on 9/28/10 2:01 pm - southport, Canada
 I am now 3 weeks post op and feeling much better.Alot more energy and am starting to get more excercise.The most challenging thing for me is getting enough protien.I can no longer tolerate the protien shakes.I have tried several.Does anyone know of a good protien shake ???
Thanks D
Shroomy
on 9/29/10 5:05 am - S MB, Canada
 I am currently obsessed with Premier Nutrition High Protein Shakes available at Costco.  They are available in Chocolate and Vanilla.  I haven't tried the vanilla because I am totally in love with the chocolate!!!
They are $28 for a case of 18 and completely worth it.  I will never, ever go back to powders again.  I drink one every day after lunch and they contain a whopping 30g of protein!!
Costco also carries a protein bar called Detour that is very WLS friendly and extremely tasty.  When I'm dying for a chocolate fix, I just have one of those and it satisfies my sweet tooth and I get in 15g of protein!
I bought a Costco membership just so I could go grab these items.
If you do want a powder however, I was using ISO 93 Sensation in Vanilla Bean flavor available at Popeyes.  I believe there is a picture of a scoop of ice cream on the cover.  This was one of the very few powders I found tolerable.  
If the smell bothers you, try a 'go-cup' with a closed sippy lid.  That made a huge difference for me.  Also blend it with crushed ice.  That also helps.
I'm just over a year post-op and I have definitely struggled at times making sure I got my protein in, but it's a learning process and it gets easier as time goes by.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.  Feel free to inbox me if you'd like.  I don't get on here nearly as much as I should and I don't want to miss you!
Good Luck on your journey and congratulations!!
 Jo    
HW292/SW286/CW163/GW165
Sue B.
on 10/15/10 11:58 am - Canada
how are thing going???
Vegas.1973
on 10/21/10 1:39 pm - southport, Canada

hi there,
I am now back to work just this last week and have been very tired.I am now 6 weeks postop and feeling better with food.I am experimenting with a little more texture and feeling ok.I sure know however if something doesnt agree with me.I am now 196 and never thought i would ever see the number 2 go away.i can also tolerate swallowing vitimans no more chewables and this makes me very happy.To keep me encouraged weekly i treat myself to something just for me it could be a simple lipstick to skincare ,purse or whatever i have now as" miss oprah" would say put myself back on the list......lol d

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