Kim2BSlim

Lisa~ I believe you saved me! Just two days of me getting my protein in right and I was down 2 lbs this morning! Amazing! I love it!! It sure is nasty, but I can stand it if it will keep me out of this plateau. I bought another type of protein today at WalMart. (It was $15 compared to Isopure at $70) and has the same amount of protein and only 4 carbs and 3 sugars. I got the vanilla kind to mix in my coffee. It seems like hot beverages take some of the nastiness out of the flavor. Oh and the question of the day is, "WHY CAN'T THEY PUT PROTEIN IN PILL FORM??" It would make my life so much easier. Julie~I will add the pics back soon. I just got tired of looking at them. LOL

I agree! It is gagging me no matter what I put it in. Yuck..I am dreading having some this morning.

What a pretty cat! My first cat was a tabby. He was crazy! LOL

She is a gorgeous cat! You do have a whole houseful, huh?

They are darling! I just love him in the box!

Awwww they are gorgeous! I just love cats!

Lori really eased my mind also. You will be fine! I was amazed at the level of care. The part of Tijuana the OCC is located in is very pretty. Palm trees line the streets and it is gorgeous.

Great news! Yippeeee!!

You did great! You are very strong..keep it up! You are gonna be thin in no time!

I heard that same thing over and over when I was looking for a fill Dr. It is almost like we have the Plague or something! Sheesh!

Bebe~ Sometimes it takes my fill a whole week to kick in! Hopefully that is the case with you.

I am prety sure the Isopure is exactly what I needed to bring me out of my plateau. I can just feel it! LOL I will keep ya'll updated!

You are looking at saving 7-8K by doing it with Dr. Ortiz. He is the Dr who banded most of us here.

Good luck, Trina! There is so much to choose from!

I had restriction from the band alone for about a month and a half. My bestfirend, however, did not. I think everyone is different. Hang in there! That fill will fix you up for sure!

I am sorry you are having second thoughts. 1. I have had acid reflux since I was 15 yrs old and been on medication since then. The day of the surgery was the first day I had not taken it and gues what? I still have not had one! It cured my reflux!! 2. The band will work. You just have to be determined to work with it. Look at our stats! We are losing!! 3. Talk to Dr. M for sure. She will help you meet your pre-op weight.

I bought some chocolate Isopure yesterday and mixed it with milk this morning. Can you say NASTY!! I was gagging because I am used to Slim Fast which is much tastier. I mixed a little with some coffee and I was able to tolerate it better. I hope it is okay to mix it with hot beverages. I also bought some of the whey protein flavored shots. It is a long tube and you just shoot it for 42g protein. It was pretty tasty, but $3.99/apiece. Ouch!

Yes, Jim I agree with Julie. Big hugs to you!

I would've had to have those 2 too! LOL Don't beat yourself up..you are doing great!

I do agree that the BMI calculators don't take into consideration our build. I am a big boned girl and if I was to get down to 125 where they want me I would look like Skeletor! LOL My goal is 140. I made it for myself, although my fill Dr. wants me at 135.

You look gorgeous! That is a beautiful dress. Look how it is already starting to fit in the back!

Thanks Jann! That was great info!

Can someone explain to me step-by-step how to try to get them to pay for some of my surgery? Thank you!

Thanks Michelle! Wow! Those pants are already huge on you! You look amazing! Keep up the good work.

Hmmm..interesting question! I would think the saline gos to the band and doesn't stay in the port. I have also been told our bands can hold more than what they say.