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Dear Colleen,
     I'm so sorry you are having such difficulty putting weight back on. I'm sure you are doing everything possible to gain so I won't be giving any advice. Just a note to say I'm thinking about you and I care.   Mag  

 My husband has been very supportive of me in regards to the RNY I had on 5-3.  He went to the pre-op consult, my two post-ops so far, and is planning on attending the classes and support groups I will attend.  If you have a spouse who is supportive of you, your health, and reaching the goals, it's a definite plus!  
Honestly, if your surgeon offers classes and support groups, try to have your husband go with you.

 I am allergic to the protein in milk/dairy products and was worried about that as well.  About a month prior to surgery, I started taste/reaction testing a large variety of protein drinks/shakes with the protein source from whey, hemp seeds, and soy.  The whey products seem to have the largest variety available, and surprisingly, I haven't had any issues with them (my standard dairy reaction was nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).  The hemp protein drinks/shakes I tried were NASTY!!!!  Maybe it's just me, but even with flavors I tend to adore, I couldn't even gag down a second sip!  The soy drinks/shakes weren't bad, but again, there was something 'off' in the taste to me.
Guess everyone is different, but unless the whey protein drinks/shakes caused serious issues, I would still recommend them to anyone, even those with an allergy as the surgery can alleviate or create symptoms.

Colleen, i agree with you about pictures as well as the naysayers. but it gets on my nerves! if you dont understand me, fine, but keep your mouth shut! i guess im just a big old meanie that doesnt want anyone to spoil what happiness i do have. i take pictures about every 2 weeks right now only because im obsessed and in my first 3 months so i can see a big difference. i was only trying to take them at each month anniversary but there was my daughters birthday party and then i got a new outfit that looked amazing... lol. so i take them whenever now, i dont hide from the camera. but def every month for the first year is my plan. i hope you are doing better, i dont read posts much to find out the results of things. i just have a lot going on and a lot of emotions. my shirnk isnt familar with weight loss surgery so its been a game. one day i go and im great, next day im not. i hate being bipolar and can understand why you have to be stable in order to get the surgery most of the time. i hope all is well. i just wanted to reply. if you are on facebook look me up Sara Sloan Macovitz

Congratulations on making your goal weight!

Colleen