Biggest bank in protein is generally considered to be whey isolate protein, it has almost all lactose filtered out. Whey concentrate protein has NO lactose fitlered out.  Protein bars are OK once in a while, but not for the majority of your protein.  I still use a generic unflavored whey isolate protein I found about 4 years ago. It mixes easily, has no taste and mixes easily with many soft foods. I routinely use it with oatmeal and SF pudding each week. I also use it to "jack up" some remnant packets of whey isolate protein.  Try to mix protein with water in smaller amounts. You can still get 20-25 g protein in 4 oz compared to like amounts in premade shakes that are 11-12 oz.  Cashews are not the best choice in nuts. Small amounts of unsalted roasted almonds are better.  15 or so at a time. I also use soynuts with 15g protein per 1/4C, roasted edamame with 14g protein in 1/4c, or dried peas with 6g protein per 1/4 cup.  Make you own iced teas and use Stevia for that sugar substitute.  Frozen meals that are low in fat or calories are normally jacked up with salt to add additional flavor.  Buy some frozen chicken thighs, frozen fish filets or frozen pre cooked shrimp. These are high in protein, easy to prepare, and low fat.  I cook any of these in my microwave. Shrimp is put in ceramic soup mug, covered with coffee saucer, and cooked for 3 minutes, drain off any liquid, season and eat.  Plasce the fish or chicken filet between two inverted plates in microwave. Cook for 3-4 minutes, drain off liquid, season and eat.  You need to PLAN meals, instead of grabbing things on the shelf. You'll save $$ and eat healthier.  I'm not a gourmet cook, but these items are very easy to prepare.  I even tried some wheat angel hair pasta from Trader Joes the other day. You need to do some  form of exercise for 30 minutes at least 4-5 days a week. Even walking a couple of miles is better than no exercise.  I got a bike and I use that daily in nice weather. DAVE

Dr. Batra.  He does a BUNCH of procedures on wt loss patients. He did 75 specific procedures on wt loss patients last year. People fly in from all over the States, including Hawaii. He was on Oprah when he worked on a woman with severe facial deformities. He works with Doctors Without Borders, doing probono work on kids in 3rd world countries a few weeks each year too. DAVE

 thank you very much! What is the Dr's name just in case I inherit a 100 million dollars?

I think it depends on which Kaiser you go through.  I have a friend that lost 100lbs on her own & her stomach hung down to almost her knee and she was getting rashes and infections.  Her doctor documented her case with pictures.  Kasier did a full anchor tummy tuck.  It took 18 months for her to get a surgery date after getting the approval.  

From what my doctor told me if it is medically necessary due to rashes etc. then they will approve it.   I also believe you have to have a doctor that is willing to do the fight.   My own personal opinion is the psychological impact of having to deal with the hanging skin should be enough reason to cover the surgery.   With that being said, I would rather deal with the extra skin & wearing body shapers than be over 300lbs any day. 

 Congrats on having your surgery and getting your needs met!  

See you at the meeting.  Be sure to hit the pre-op/newbie meeting and bring any questions with you you would want to ask patients who have been in your shoes.  Don't be bashful.  It's a great opportunity to get exactly the in-person support you need from folks who've been there.