Hello I'm Rather New..

Thanks a lot. I think I'm going to go to the Vitamin Shoppe tomorrow and try and see if they have the bullets because I've heard a lot of people talk about them.

 i used to go to centraState but it was 99% RNY and I'm banded.  We typically go to the 1st Sat. of the month group in Westfield?  Good luck~

is that the one at RWJ?

 nope.....centrastate hospital is in Freehold and RWJ is in New Brunswick.

Hey Karen... your original post stated "We typically go to the 1st Sat. of the month group in Westfield" where is that support group? 

I was confused because I know RWJ also meets at the new Fitness & Well-ness Center in Scoth Plains.

thanks,
Krissy

 They are the same....I am from NYC and that entire area is called Westfield to me.  Sorry....it is a great group......I will be there in Sept.  

good luck with your journey

Welcome! Congratulations on your surgery!

I had RNY in Feb. 2008, and I am down almost 110 lbs. I live a little too far north to give you any advice about support groups, but wanted to offer you this little tidbit...

I like Unjury chocolate protein, but I found the shakes were so huge and the blender added so much air that I felt bloated. I started adding a scoop of powder (I'm sure you can use the protein of your choice) to a cup of Swiss Miss Diet Hot Chocolate. You get a whole serving of protein in 6-8 ounces of water, its soothing and yummy, and the protein makes the hot chocolate very rich. Just be careful not to use water that is too hot; protein will clump in the most disgusting way if it is added to water that is more than about 140 degrees.

Wishing you the best success!

Big_Ideas (aka Linda)