anita, girl i've been where u are and believe me it doesn't get any easier. there is a little light at the end of the tunnel, however and i say little because it is in relation to the amount of protein u will eventually be able to EAT, now u see? once u start to really EAT your protein you will get in a nice SMALL amount of your daily intake that way but again its not a lot. the other thing is this, for me, meat sometimes makes my pouch feel yukky but everything else goes down smooth. EXCEPT seafood, it's really the only kind of meat i can eat with no feelings of uncomfortability. the other thing i wanted to say is PLUG, PLUG AWAY at the different protein drinks, u might not find one u like but u will find one u can TOLERATE, cuz its necessary. i HATE ALL OF THEM WITH A PASSION UNBEKNOWNST!!! as i type this i am drinking Myoplex Carb Sense Strawberry Cream which tastes so NOT like strawberry milk it's ridiculous. it takes me about 1 hour to drink 11 ounces it has 25 grams of protein and 5 grams of carbs with less than 1 gram of sugar. i also drink Spiruteen which tastes a little bit better but has way more sugar, still tastes nasty though. good luck girl, cuz the way i see it protein and water is the key to FLUSHING THE FAT and keeping us healthy through this post-op period.