Hi

Thank you all so much, I am so excited to meet so many people especially ones who are with Dr. Katz. I have heard to many great things about him. I have not had much interaction with him as of yet, but I am sure I will after the surgery. Can some one answer me a question.....I am looking to start my protien shakes soon and I am having a hard time figuring out what to mix it with. I want to start early cause I know I need to. Can I mix it with milk and ice and make like a frosty? can I mix it with frozen yogurt? I also need umflavored to mix with fruit juices....is that ok? and where can I find it other then online...I have looked everywhere. Again thanks so much......

Welcome Maureen!! This is the BEST board around! I have made so many friends with the help of this site and support group meetings....

Protein shakes can be mixed with water, milk, or 100% juice. Yes, you can add ice as well. Just do not buy too much of the protein shakes before surgery, because what tastes good now, may not taste good after surgery. You may have difficulty at first after surgery with juice, so be careful with the juice! I would go with water, especially for the first couple of weeks! In the beginning I had difficulty with milk and aspartame, but I am ok with it now!

Good luck and Happy Rebirth Day 2/23/11!!!! 

We will make room for you on the loser's bench!

Beth