Definitely start with a protein fast!  It's a great jump start! When I start to feel like I'm carbed out or just slowing down I take 3 or 4 days of protein (smoothies, drinks, and protein meals)  Wow, it'll get you back on track in no time at all.  I also incorporate my exercise as well.  20 min a day while I'm fasting, but I usually work out 20 min 3 x a week.  Good Luck and I hope you're back on track soon!

Hi Vera,  Thank you for sharing.  I have had some very sluggish times as well and I thought it was from too little carbs.  I still use a lot of protein drinks and eat only small meals and I am 2 years out.  A favorite recipe is one I got out of the American Heart Association cook book and it is for baked chicken parmesan.  I've modified it somewhat.  Put a few spoons of olive oil in a baking pan, just enough to barely coat the pan.  Dip low fat, skinless, boneless chicken breast in egg and then bread it in a mixture of 1/2 whole wheat bread crumbs (home made is best) and 1/2 low fat freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese.  Cover the pan bottom with cutlets.  Season.  Put a few spoons of low fat margerine (like smart balance light) on top of chicken.  Add water so that chicken is half covered in water or use a little red wine.  Cover pan with foil and cook for half an hour on 350. Uncover and finish cooking for about half an hour more.  The chicken is super moist and flavorful. You can cut it with your fork and it is very low fat.  Leftovers also nuke well and are still moist.  You can also toss frozen or canned vegetables in the rest of the breading mix and toss in the pan and make it a one pan meal.

I'm from Gillette and I'm 3 weeks postop with lapband. I used Dr. Snyder in Denver, because he had more experience and met MY qualifications. I have met a few people on here that have used Parnell. Congrats on your approval and good luck to you!

I have had gastric bypass!  RNY...laproscopic!

Dottie!  Congrats on your surgery!  I'll be thinking about you!  I'm 18 months out, had my surgery in Riverton with Dr. Dennis Lewis!  Absolutely fantastic guy and Donna Post is an RN that directs the Weight Loss Surgery of Wyoming group!  Just a big huge family!  I'm starting a support group here in Cody, we start with our first meeting on March 13th, so we'll all send you ((hugs)) and hoorays! as you begin your journey!  Best of luck to you!