Hi Amos, I just wanted to update my profile. I am a little over 6 weeks post op and I have lost 40lbs. WOOO HOOOO!!! I am now wearing a size 18 dress pant and 20 jeans, my tops and sweaters are all either Large or XLarge...No more PLUS SIZE!!! I found a protein drink that I like. It is called Scitec Nutrition Protein Delite, I get the Vanilla Barry flavor (it has dried, real fruit in it) I ad a half a banana to it and 8 oz of skim milk...I can drink one or two of these a day. I also am taking my vitamins and calcium daily. I have found that by getting in all of those things that I have more energy than I did have. Although, I have to say that food is boring to me now. I don't know why, but I don't even like to go out to eat anymore. I would love to get ahold of some good recipes for us WLS people. My prayers are with those of you that are having surgery this week.