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sorry, here is the link http://www.build-muscle-and-burn-fat.com/soy-versus-whey-protein.html

thanks kapoovilla for clearing that up. Body by Vi and visalus Protein powders are soy. here is a link for a comparison between whey and soy protein powders and the pdcaaas scores. hope this is helpful.

Has anyone heard of "Body by Vi" or "visalus" protein powder?

I just add a teaspoon of folgers instant decaf coffee to my vanilla or chocolate shake and mix in blender with ice and milk. tastes yummy.

I have the mirena IUD and i love it. i rarely have periods now

Ill message you. it will be more private that way.

Warm tea has been a life saver for me, post op. i used to love water too

Hi Stefanie! Sorry i misspelled your name last time. sounds like you are doing great on pre op! wtg! i lost 10 lbs on the preop diet. i thought the pre op diet was really hard. Do you have a good support system? Are you married, kids, etc? Id love to try whatever Protein that you dont use. Maybe i have some that you can use too. I usually make my own shakes with GNC whey protein (it mixes easily and doesnt have a weird aftertaste) or i use the premade Premier Protein from costco (both the vanilla and chocolate are good). tell me more about you. are you all ready for surgery?

Hi stephanie, i am kim. yes i had it done at lovelace westside. i live near Unser and southern. i am 45. im 7 weeks out and have only lost 24lbs since surgery (34 since the preop diet) it is going slow, but steady. i still get hungry and that is sooo frustrating. but i feel pretty good, so that is a plus. i didnt have any complications. i had that shoulder pain and it sucked for a few days but that was it. what are you getting your MS in? I have a MS in nursing. Love to hear back from you

Awesome!! I was sleeved on 12/26 at Lovelace with Dr. Sanchez. I am sure you will do well. I hope you will keep in touch with me. maybe we can meet up and exchange protein ideas (lol)

I live in Rio Rancho. where are you at?

my thoughts exactly!!

let us know what they say debrry

I am almost 5 weeks out and I still get hungry too. an acid reducer helped somewhat. dont let anyone tell you its all in your head. sometimes hunger is really hunger. Its gets better as you advance your diet. I am ok with it now (for awhile i was pretty down about it). but i know that if it werent for some hunger, i would never eat. Beat of luck ot you!

Congrats! Youre doing so well. keep it up!

Im at 1 month out and also mind myself crying at least once a day. . Nice to know im not alone.

I was taking the capsule whole at 2 weeks (im 4 weeks out now), otherwise i would vomit. that stuff is nasty!! Good luck!

I wish i would have tried harder! I had to be self pay

The bleeding should get better. i have a mirena IUD and havent had a period in years. but during my preop diet i also had a heavy period. what a surprise! I had another, lighter, period this month. i got used to no periods, so i hope it goes away soon!

OOps i meant to say that my crushed up meds made me throw up too. is there a liquid form of your meds that you could take?

I am 4 weeks out, and i still get hungry. i am ok with it now, cause i know i would never eat if i didnt feel hungry. i too obsess over food, but it is hard not too, since i track every gram of protein, every calorie and every swallow of liquid. You are not alone!

That is amazing! What is your secret?

Hey all. I am 4 weeks post op. I have been at a stall since week 3. I am 5'5"and now weigh 219lbs. I am down only 15 lbs in 4weeks. My protein intake is at about 54 gms per day. My caloric intake is at about 400-700 cals per day. My fluid intake is about 48-52 oz per day. I need some encouragement. click on "like" to give me a boost, or post something positive. Thanks to this forum for always being supportive! You all rock!

Oh ya, and i walk 30 mins each day (i just got cleared to go to the gym yesterday)