Went for a 40 minute bike ride today also cleaned out some of the basement.

I am 6 mos and a couple weeks out I've lost 72 lbs ( is that enough) and I've been stuck here for about 5 weeks, am I leveling off? did I stretch my stomach? Is it not working anymore? How much protein should we still be consuming and what amount of calories per day? I'm trying to drink the water and still exercising. Any helpful advise would be appreciated.

I know what you mean about the shakes! Before surgery, I could drink then with no problem, I liked the Advantage Chocolate, and Chocolate Royal, but after surgery...ewww, I couldn't handle the texture, or taste. I haven't tried one since about 3 weeks post op, so maybe I will try again. I have been using the powder protein from GNC, Protein 95 which is a soy based protein, and I really like it, both the chocolate and vanilla. I sometimes add a tsp of instant coffee to my vanilla one, and sometimes a half of a banana in both the vanilla or chocolate. I have also used a few strawberries in the vanilla, and nummy! Anyway, I am happy for you that you found something you like, and that agrees with you. I have some unflavored protein powder that I haven't used much. I did try it in sugar free pudding, and ick. I didn't like it, but it may be good in the choices you mentioned. I'll have to see. Good luck, and I will try to ride that protein train with you next week! Cindy

I know that this might seem like a big deal to some but it's big for me. I was finally able to drink a shake and get in 28 grams of protein at one time. I am so excited!!! I ordered a few samples from Unjury and the chocolate is actually pretty good. It's not chalky and I was able to mix it without having to use a blender which I really liked. I also ordered the vanilla and unflavored. They made a suggestion to use the unflavored in the Sunrise Crystal light or the Strawberry-Orange-Banana Crystal light. It can also be mixed in soup or jello. Looks like I just may have found something that I can use on a regular.

Congrats on such great success Cindy!!!