Hi Linda, congratulations on your surgery & weight loss. Except having the scope done sounds like you are doing pretty well. You asked about the protein drink. I wanted to share w/you what I was using because I havn't had any problems w/it. It is called GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein-it is a powder & I get the chocolate. I put a 1/2 of banana in 16oz. I drink it w/a straw over ice. The cold seems to do the trick for me. The GNC I went to actually made me a sample of the drink in the store. Anyway, I hope this info helps. Let me know if I can be of any help to you. Take care of yourself & keep up the good work, Lorie!!