I finally found a drink which I can halfway enjoy. I have started buying Isopure at the Vitamin Shoppe. It has 40 grams of protein and 0 carbs. I like the fruit punch and grape flavors. I haven't tried them all. It's a bit expensive ($3.99), but I've just decided to add it into my budget. By the time I finished with clear liquids I was done with blended chocolate. (except for sugar free instant breakfast which I still do every morning). I have found that I can't stand the taste of whey. I bought two big tubs of Nectar - Fuzzy Naval and Caribbean Cooler. I spent $35.00 on each of them. To me they taste gross. Right now they are sitting on top of my fridge, where they will stay till I decide what to do with them.
I am now happily on soft foods and not having any trouble. I know what you mean about cravings. I just wanted to taste something good! I am now 6 days on soft foods and very happy. I won't tell you what I'm eating, cause I don't want to add to your cravings. Repost me right before you start soft foods and I'll tell you what I enjoy.
Tell me again what you teach. When do you have to go back to school? I just finished a three day conference at the Gaylord for math. I seems like I have one or two trainings a week from now until we go back on the 15th. CFB is big on trainings. Keep up the good work. Soft food will be here before you know it. Lani

Hi Lani,
I am 9 days out and so sick of the liquid diet! I go pack Friday for my post-op with Dr. Nick! I am craving eggs and cheese, which is protein! Who thought since I am tring to eat protein with everything!! How are yall getting protein? Are yall using Unjury or something else? If you found some good tasting protein pass it along!!! Us Planoites should meet and have our own group!!

Hi Lani! Glad ur doing good. I am too! I'm ready for eggs too, which is a little strange I thought, but I'll take if. When is ur follow up? Will u be going to the support groups in Plano? I'm out of town but will start when I get back! I'm excited about doing the surgery and wish I would've done it sooner talk soon. Take care, dawn

Congrats on your surgery! How are you doing?

I hope you are doing well! Congrats!

Thinking about you today. Prayers for a quick recovery. I am 6 days out with Dr. Nick and feeling SO much better than I did last Tuesday!

Praying for a smooth surgery and even smoother recovery! Congrats!!

Congratulations on your surgery! Keep a positive attitude and treat this surgery as a tool to help you learn to eat better and you will be a success!

Welcome to the board and congratulations on your decision to have the gastric sleeve.

I have some suggestions. For a clear protein, I suggest Protica Profect 50. It is a whopping 50 grams of protein in a 3.2 oz vial Protica - Detail My surgery was 03/14/11 and I still drink one of these almost every day!

For a really great tasting protein powder, Max Protein. You can purchase at GNC or online. SEI Pharmaceuticals

To keep track of your calorie intake and measurements and weight. FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal When you think you've stalled on your weight loss. You can look at what you actually measure!

This blog - theworldaccordingtoeggface She posts some great recipe's and suggestions.

I was on clear liquids for a week, full liquids for another week, puree'd foods for a week, soft foods for a week and then slowly moved on to regular foods while still including the previous foods into my daily food intake. Just don't get ahead of yourself. Take small sips and then small bites. Don't be in a big hurry.

In the forum check out this section for suggestions: Gastric Sleeve Diet, Recipes, and Nutrition
Keep a positive attitude and you will do great!

Best Wishes!

Hi Lani! I just noticed that u r having ur surgery on Monday and wanted to wish u luck! I will be having my surgery also with Dr. Nicholson on Monday! Maybe well meet in the waiting room take care, dawn

Thx Lani, I have an iron constitution from my mother! It is a challenge but I think I am up to it, I hope anyways! Thx for the nice message & I will keep everyone up to speed on my journey! Dave