protein

I was reading the post about the profect. I had heard about it before surgery, so in the pre-op nutrition class I asked what the dietition thought of it, and she told us that you should strive for no more than 1 gram of protein per 1 oz of liquid because too much protein in very little volume is very hard on the kidney's. I did ask Dr. C. about this after class and she said the same thing, especially immediately after surgery. That is why they give us the protein supplement recipe in pre-op class. Dr. C. also said that she realized that not everyone could tolerate the St. V's protein supplement and that most all patients do find an alternate source, usually with more protein per oz., but she was not comfortable with the ratio in the profect. I use nectar products 1 scoop equals 23 grams protein. I put it in 16 to 20 oz of water or crystal light, and Dr. C. is comfortable with that but stills says 1 gr per 1oz is better. Sarah

Thanks Sarah for the info. I will be sure and ask about it in the nutrition class. I dont have mine till tomorrow so I didnt know what their reccomendations were. I know the surgeon my friend has in Tampa recommends it if u cant get you allotment in food. He wants food first and for her to use it only as a supplement. Thats why I went ahead and bought the case. I guess I could still dilute it down in water or something like crystal light. I cant have sugar substitutes so I cant have the crystal light. If not I'll just give it all to my husband. He loves it and he hasnt had surgery just uses it for his body building. Mariah

Mariah, I once in awihle use the profect, on day's when I am really busy. I think it is way to sweet as is so I water it down and put it over ice. The dietions at st.F said that was fine just make sure I get all my water in. Everyone has a different position on it I guess.

Thanks for the information! I really liked the idea Mariah had earlier about putting the profect in sugar free Jello! I think that and add a little fruit to it sounds like a nice refreshing summer treat that is high in protein. What is the protein supplement recipe from the pre-op class? Sam

Hi Sarah; haven't talked to you in a while. Still interested in meeting to go to a support group todgher? I like that idea of putting profect in jello. Does someone carry this or do you have to ordr online?

Ive only found it online. I order it from ubid.com but u can also get it on profect.com. I order one case at a time of the variety pack and its about 47.00. I think thats 24 tues. Mariah

Hey Sarah! Do the Nectar supplements really taste as good as they say? Everyone I've tried in the past takes like ground vitamins. I'm thinking of trying them and wondered what your opinion of them is. I'm lactose intolerant, so the St. V. recipe is pretty much out, and am not getting all my protein in. Need to find a new source. Let me know what you think. Thanks Aim