I am about 2.5 months in and down 49lbs since my 12/10/13 Surgery. I can tell you it was a tough surgery for me and not sure knowing what I know now I would do it again. But I just had my first post op check in with Doctor and they told me I was doing great, that I stress too much about labels? Really, how do you stress too much? I never use to read them before now before in goes in my mouth I make 100% sure the nutrition value is there for Protein etc. or sorry I am passing. They just turned me on to a quick great protien source for before or after my workouts when I am feeling tired, first do the protien shake but if you are like and have one every morning for breakfast this would not be my first selection, so they said to try beef jerky. I was of course what kind, fat wise and sodium etc. They told me any kind is fine just do in moderation but they are great sources of protien. And yes they are and not as hard on my stomach as I thought they would be. Now I did get the beef soft nuggest from Jack Links but they are really tasty and I enjoy these after the gym if I am feeling a little tired and need some protien. I only have 2 pieces when I need them. As with everything you do not want to override it. Any other suggestions?