Protein Shakes: For Everyone?

Hi!

I hear about protein shakes all over the boards, but the info from my surgeon says nothing about them. 

Do some surgeons recommend them? 

Maybe this is a silly question, and I feel out of the loop on it... but I don't want to buy them if I don't need them... and I don't want to NOT buy them and then need them!

And...

Where do you buy your shakes, and which ones are the nummiest?

Thanks!!

Kristi

 Hi Kristi,

I am getting a VSG and Protein shakes are part of my surgeon's plan both Pre-Op and Post Op.  I have been sampling some from Unjury and Nectar (both very yummy).  www.unjury.com www.vitalady.com.  Its an easier way to get your protein in after surgery or on the pre-op diet.

So far I have liked all the Unjury (especially like teh plain since you can add it to any flavor Crystal Light)

On Nectar loved the Lemon Tea, Fuzzy Navel smelled funny but tasted good, still working through the other flavors, I'll post more as I taste them.

My surgeon does not want us drinking protein drinks. he wants our protein intake to be from food and doesn't want us drinking our calories.  I have bought things like powdered egg whites and powdered milk to supplement for added protein. my surgery is on tuesday so i haven't had to implement it yet! 

I was going to reply too but then I see we have the same surgeon....

Any luck finding the powdered egg whites? The ones I found didn't match the protein that the nutritionist said it would, so I'm not sure if I found the right stuff.

Good luck!

Yep. I ordered the powdered egg whites online at Honeyville.  http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/powderedeggwhitescan.aspx

Big can but it should last awhile!

Do you have the nutrition info on those? Looking for serving size, & protien per serving.
Thanks,

Looks like the one I bought has 3 grams of protein per 2 teaspoons.  I know in the bariatric spiral it shows 7 grams but I had a hard enough time finding egg whites period.   I don't know what brand they are referring to that has 7 grams per 2 teaspoons. I'm still searching online for it though.

First time I hear this. As I understand it is very important to try to get your protein in asap and in the beginning the protein shakes are a very good way to do that. They count as liquid to keep you hydrated (that is actually number one worry right after surgery) and they have a big amount of protein per serving.

I am glad my surgeon is not against shakes, I don't see myself getting protein only from food at least for the first year.

I think in the beginning, everyone is going to have a hard time getting in the amount of protein required but when eating soft foods, supplementing meals with extra protein won't be difficult at all and I see no problems with getting in enough protein.  My surgeon is against shakes because he doesn't want us drinking our calories and the cost can be expensive for some.  Surgeons have different ways of doing things but my surgeon's bariatric program is a center of excellence, he's been doing this procedure for quite awhile, and has an excellent track record. I'm a nurse who works with doctors that send their patients to him so I see the long term success rates with his patients.  I have faith in him and his program.

Different doctors have different requirements.  I am still looking around.  If I find something I will you know. They will all work at the end, good luck!