Doing well!
Well Tuesday will make 2 weeks since I had my RNY. Im doing well. Not having too many problems at all. I hate the protein shakes tho..can't seeem to find one that doesn't turn my stomach after a while. This week Im onto soft foods but find that things get stuck very easily even tho Im chewing the HELL out of everything...even pureed things. thats a horrible feeling isnt it! Ive lost 22 lbs since the start of my pre op diet on 6/9. so almost 4 weeks. WOOT WOOT!
I had a similar problem with the protein shakes. I just can't stand the smell. I've found that Isopure powders mixed with milk is the one that I can palate the most. And adding in Divinci sugar free syrups can make them better and add variety to the flavors. (My fav is orange syrup with the vanilla Isopure... tastes close to a creamsicle)
Hope that helps you because.... and you've heard this before I am sure.... gotta keep up with the protein intake!!
Good luck!
thanks for the suggestions everyone!
cathy
I do get my Isopure powder from GNC. You may want to get the Gold Card. It's $15 but you 20% off the first week of each month even if you order online (which I just did actually) so it is worth it. I bought 2 big containers of Isopure yesterday actually and saved about $24 using the card. The Vanilla Perfect Zero Carb and the Dutch Chocolate Low Carb (they don't make chocolate in zero carb formula) are my favorites. The vanilla is great because you can use it as a base for using the syrups to make many different flavors. And the chocolate is... welll.... chocolate! The Divinci chocolate syrup doesn't do it for me, so I use the Isopure chocolate as is. When you mix these with 12oz of none fat milk or Lactaid non fat milk, you get about 62 g of protein for about 300 calories. That's really good. Normally I'll have 8 oz for breakfast and then drink the other 4 oz before I leave for the gym after work to get a little extra boost of energy while working out.
As far as the Nectar stuff goes, I've never seen it at GNC. I purchased it at bariatriceating.com. In additon to getting full sized 3 lb tubs, they also have a cool Nectar sampler pack you can get to try out a bunch of the flavors. I personally don't care for the Nectar stuff, but my hubby Scott does, especailly the Roadside Lemonade. Add in some Crystal light lemonade to the mix to kick up the flavor though.
My suggestion would be to try sample sizes when ever possible. Or get stuff at GNC (they will allow you to return it if you don't like it). I spent a fortune hunting for protein I could get down until I tried the Isopure before I realized that I could get some sample sizes. Luckily Scott is less picky than I am so he's been using it up.
The Davinci Syrups can be purchased at BariatricEating.com or DiviniciGourmet.com but Divinci is a little bit more expensive however, if you get them from Divinci directly shipping is way cheaper so it comes out in the wash. And they pack them for shipping way better. Also, you can sign up for the Divinci newsletter and they have special flavors each month at a reduced price. Orange and Vanilla are both on sale this month, $6.99 and $5.99 respectively. I just bought a 1/2 dozen of orange and 2 vanilla yesterday. Those are my favorites, especailly the orange. I also really like the German Chocolate Cake.
By the way... I laughed when I saw your comment about your "getting smaller butt". because I always say "The only way to make my butt smaller is to get off it!" 
Good luck!
Glad to hear that you're feeling well. I can't stand the protein shakes either. I tried so many and found them all so nasty!
My Nut. and Dr. approved me drinking right after surgery Carnation Instant Breakfast (the no sugar added blue bottle). It has 13 grams of protein. It comes in a 4 pack. You can go on Carnation Instant Breakfast.com to find out what stores sell it. I bought mine at Stop in Shop in Cumberland. Also, Seabra's will order a case at a time for me and they call me when it arrives. I'm sure any other store would do the same. I guarantee you will like it, it's awesome. 
I've been told that Papaya Enzyme is a miracle worker for getting rid of the feeling of stuck food. You can get it at GNC, I bought mine at Rite Aid since they have all GNC Supplements. It's supposed to break up the food rapidly and give you quick relief. I haven't had to take it yet, but I carry some in my purse just in case.
Congratulations on the 22 lb. weight loss!
That's awesome! You go girl! I'm 3 1/2 weeks out today. I'm happy with my weight loss, but I've plateaued for the last week. Keep up the great work! Marcia 
