Stacy, my doctor does not allow us to drink protein drinks or eat the bars once we are on "real" food. We are to get our protein from the meat we eat. But he did say that they put people on additional protein shakes when they want them to stop losing or to gain some back. That would be in addition to regular meals. Maybe you should check at a health food store and get a protein drink that is use to bulk up people. You have done so good and look so awsome, I hope you get the losses under control. Good luck.