Hi Kat, I reccomend the New Whey Liquid Protein Vials in either the 25g per 2.9 oz. or the 42g protein per 2.9oz. If you get the 42g, split them up - do not drink all of it at one time because from what I have heard our bodies cannot abosrb more than 30g protein at once. I get them from this web site http://www.wholesalesupplementstore.com/new-whey-liquidprotein.html . They are cheaper on this sight than at the Vitamin Shoppe. I use one of the 25g ones per day along with my regular high protein 2 oz. soft meals (3 meals and 1 snack per day). It's working for me - I've lost 28.2 pounds and am 30 days post op. Good luck to you! SOunds like you are losing a lot weight! Congrats! ~Robin

Good for you, Necole! It sounds like you are doing fabulous already! I think we are all works in progress our entire lives, aren't we? I know I sure want to be forever changing and growing as a person! I am so glad to hear that you are doing well! Keep it up, and thanks so much for your kind words! Hugs, Robin

Well, I just wanted to post a one month update. I had surgery 1 month ago today. So far I have dumped only once (when I ate a chocolate Calcium Citrate Chew), and thrown up a few times when I ate too fast. I have no problems with food for the most part. I am getting in my 60 grams of protein and my 64oz. of water without any problems. I am taking my mulitvitamins, calcium, and B-12 religiously and am adding a B-complex just to make sure that I am getting enough of all of the B vitamins. I am off of my cholesterol and high blood pressure medication completely already! Yeah! I am going to increase my protein to about 80g per day soon to make certain that all this weight that I am losing is fat and not lean muscle. I am exercising quite a bit more now than I was before. I am walking about 1 mile a day, doing about 30 minutes of kickboxing everyday, and yesterday I added 30 minutes of the fatburner program on my treadmill that I am going to do everyday. I will add weight lifting when I pass the 6 week post op mark. I am weighing everyday even though at first I said I was going to try not to. I think if I can spot trends in my weightloss, it will be helpful. That way I can increase my exercise, protein, and water if I see my weightloss slowing down. I think that I really am changing my thinking about food already because of my wonderful new tool. I am truly thinking about the nutritional value of everything before I put it in m mouth so that I can fuel my body with good healthy food so it can burn fat as efficiently as possible. All in all, I am very happy with my decision to have surgery, and would do it all over again if I had too. So far I have lost 28.2 pounds and have dropped almost 2 clothing sizes. I am wearing 18's now, but can get my 16's buttoned and zipped (just can't wear them in public yet). So that's my story for now. I hope all of you girls/guys out there are enjoying your new lives as much as I am and that everyone is successful on their weightloss journey! Thanks for all of your support over the past month! Hugs, Robin

Hi Lori, My LAP RNY was 3/27 and I have lost 23lbs as of last Tuesday. I only weigh myself once a week (every Tuesday) because I know I will just get frustrated if I do it every day. Just remember if you aren't losing pounds you may be losing inches. Did you measure yourself prior to surgery? I plan on measuring once a month on my surgiversary. I'm kinda glad I'm not losing quickly and my body takes these rest breaks cause it gives the skin a chance to catch up. I hope to not have too much flapping about. Make sure you are getting most or all of your protein and calories in. Remember, NOT eating enough can cause a stall too. Fluid intake is also very important. Remember that fat is water soluable and we need to keep hydrated. Best of Luck, DeeD

That is awesome!!! Congratulations!! I am not far behind you at 40 lbs down, but I had my surgery 3 days earlier. This is such an awesome feeling isn't it!!!