I HATE puking-hard time slowing down
I think re reafing monthly is a great idea to keep us mindful!
Take Care, 
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
I forgot to add the alternative textured veggie protein products by morningstar farms, gardenbugerm harvest brger and the like have some great products I tolerated well! They are all soy/veggie based but the chix nuggets, ground faux beef crumbles, different patties helped me! Softer and portable!
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Protein Ball Recipe
1 cup of protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
1 cup of non-fat dry milk
1 cup of rice crispy cereal
1 cup of peanut butter
Splenda to taste
Cocoa powder mixed with Splenda
Add the Protein Powder, Dry Milk, Cereal and Peanut Butter in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly making sure that all the dry milk is in the mix and not really visible. If you like it really sweet, add some more Splenda to fit your taste. Form the mixture into small balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter) Roll in the cocoa/Splenda mix. Refrigerate.
Each ball has about 10 grams of protein.
ENJOY!!!
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Protein Ball Recipe
1 cup of protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
1 cup of non-fat dry milk
1 cup of rice crispy cereal
1 cup of peanut butter
Splenda to taste
Cocoa powder mixed with Splenda
Add the Protein Powder, Dry Milk, Cereal and Peanut Butter in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly making sure that all the dry milk is in the mix and not really visible. If you like it really sweet, add some more Splenda to fit your taste. Form the mixture into small balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter) Roll in the cocoa/Splenda mix. Refrigerate.
Each ball has about 10 grams of protein.

Take Care, 
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Hi Kristy,
You might want to ask your doc about the straw thing. I've been using one mostly all along (I drink de-caf (& sometimes regular, but don't tell****d coffee, etc. Never had a problem...not advocating going against your doc's orders, but it never hurts to check. He might feel that a straw vs. not getting in enough water is the lesser of 2 evils!
BTW, I know EXACTLY what you mean about eating too fast. I'm a gobbler too!