One option to consider is doing just the intestinal portion of a DS.  It is being done more and more frequently specifically in diabetics--and I have yet to read of somebody losing too much weight.  You could try contacting Dr. Baltasar in Spain, Dr. Gagner in NYC, or Dr. Antelmo Sasso-Fin in Brazil for starters.  If you check on the DS forum, I know they will have more info.

As for the two doctors you mentioned, I would be more inclined to go with Dr. Peraglie... simply as I know he was trained by Dr. Rutledge.  The other surgeon I've never heard of... but I haven't been active in MGB circles for quite a few years.

Hi all,

Just reminding you of the MGB support group today at noon and nine pm eastern time at:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/drr-in-clinic-in-las-vegas

When I first had my surgery through DukeWLS, I had no choice but to consume protein drinks for 3.5 weeks. UGH!!! I honestly think if I ever see another BOOST or ENSURE I just might launch it at someone. I honestly, have tried a number of 'mixes', but never found one that I much liked.

I prefer to 'eat' my protein and find that if I follow the rule of eating my protein first, I can routinely get in at least 60 milligrams of protein a day.  Shrimp and seafood as a whole have always been an easy go to for me. Poultry was a little more hit and miss at first, but now that I'm nearly two years out, I can eat any meat and/or hard boiled eggs without any problem at all. The other easy go to item was and has been beans. Beans of all sorts. A a really safe bet when I'm out and about is Wendy's chili. If I'm at dinner or lunch and I'm out, I'll often select a spinach salad with grilled shrimp or chicken.

Milk is another easy go to, as is yogurt and cheese... I just have to keep an eye on the fat content and if I'm not careful lactose intolerance can raise it's head.

Sooooo... What do you like to eat to get in your protein?

I have had great success with www.netrition.com.

Actually I haven't tried Unjury.  I was trying and trying and just stopped when I found something I liked.  Trying gets so expensive.  At one time I had 4 of those 2lb cannisters of protein in the pantry that I was forcing myself to choke down.  I couldn't bring myself to NOT drink it, no matter how foul, because it had cost me so much money.  When my mom left this time she took 2 with her on the promise that SHE was going to drink them. 

I'll look around and see if there's someplace I can get samples of Unjury.

I'd love to find a good vanilla protein (for flexibility in use...like fruit shakes and desserts).  I haven't yet though.