To all the newbies on the Maryland board...
Yes, for sure! Also keep in mind your tastes could change after surgery (though mine didn't really change all that much...at least in relation to protein) so you might want to buy small amounts for testing at first and then buy more of what you know you like. Here are my faves:
Favorite ready-to-drink shakes (already made) in order of preference:
1) Atkins Advantage shakes - They have a bit more fat in them than some of the others but they are darn good.
2) Myoplex Light - pretty good and definitely low on sugar and fat
3) Muscle Milk Light - These are good and you can buy them at GNC, but they don't have as much protein in them as some of the others.
I've also tried the ready to drink Optisource (which is what they generally give you in the hospital after surgery and it has the most protein) and they aren't as enjoyable. Very thick and they don't come in chocolate and I think chocolate or coffee flavor covers up the protein flavor the most. If you're looking for more protein, which it is likely you will be, then the powders are generally your best bet. Mix with skim (or 2%) milk or water. Here are my faves:
Favorite protein powders (in order of preference):
1) Max Protein - this is hard to find. Here is where I got it. https://www.seipharmaceuticals.com/products/Max-Protein.html
Max Protein is expensive but it is hands down the best protein in my opinion and it's recommended by: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2009/04/heads -up-max-protein.html (good site for us). Another great site for us is Nikki's site: http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/
2) Body Fortress - you can find this much more easily (walmart). Chocolate peanut butter is my favorite.
3) Unjury - this isn't my favorite but it's not bad at all. I think you have to order it online though. If you're looking for an unflavored powder to add to foods after surgery to get your protein in, Unjury is the best. You can hardly taste it, if at all.
I've tried a lot of protein powders but those are the ones I tolerate best above.
Two more related recommendations: 1) sugar-free syrups. A couple pumps of those in your shakes is delish. Here is where I got mine. http://www.davincigourmet.com/products/sugar_free_flavored_s yrups/
2) I invested in a Magic Bullet Blender before surgery and it is so awesome. Love that thing!
Good luck!
Favorite ready-to-drink shakes (already made) in order of preference:
1) Atkins Advantage shakes - They have a bit more fat in them than some of the others but they are darn good.
2) Myoplex Light - pretty good and definitely low on sugar and fat
3) Muscle Milk Light - These are good and you can buy them at GNC, but they don't have as much protein in them as some of the others.
I've also tried the ready to drink Optisource (which is what they generally give you in the hospital after surgery and it has the most protein) and they aren't as enjoyable. Very thick and they don't come in chocolate and I think chocolate or coffee flavor covers up the protein flavor the most. If you're looking for more protein, which it is likely you will be, then the powders are generally your best bet. Mix with skim (or 2%) milk or water. Here are my faves:
Favorite protein powders (in order of preference):
1) Max Protein - this is hard to find. Here is where I got it. https://www.seipharmaceuticals.com/products/Max-Protein.html
Max Protein is expensive but it is hands down the best protein in my opinion and it's recommended by: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2009/04/heads -up-max-protein.html (good site for us). Another great site for us is Nikki's site: http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/
2) Body Fortress - you can find this much more easily (walmart). Chocolate peanut butter is my favorite.
3) Unjury - this isn't my favorite but it's not bad at all. I think you have to order it online though. If you're looking for an unflavored powder to add to foods after surgery to get your protein in, Unjury is the best. You can hardly taste it, if at all.
I've tried a lot of protein powders but those are the ones I tolerate best above.
Two more related recommendations: 1) sugar-free syrups. A couple pumps of those in your shakes is delish. Here is where I got mine. http://www.davincigourmet.com/products/sugar_free_flavored_s yrups/
2) I invested in a Magic Bullet Blender before surgery and it is so awesome. Love that thing!
Good luck!
Laura 
Thank you for the welcome! I'm really looking forward to continuing this journey with everyone. I'm just waiting for my initial consult on Nov. 1. I've already done all of the research in the world!! lol
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HW - 311; SW - 296; CW - 191; 1st GW - 190; 2nd GW - 180?
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success."
Hi everyone! I am just starting my weight loss journey, just figured I would say hello. I will be starting my 6 months in a few days. I am very excited, but it seems like it is going to be forever until surgery. What did you guys all do during your 6 months for nutrition and exercise? If you don't mind sharing. Thanks :)
Hi Shelly! Glad I caught you before you went in for surgery. Sorry it took a while to respond. I was away. Anyway, I wanted to say good luck! It's totally normal to be a ball of emotions and that goes for AFTER surgery too. I had 2 crying fits afterwards (within the week). So much pressure going in and then the anethesia...it's to be expected. You're gonna do fine though. This is such an exciting time!!! I'm wishing you all the best. Please keep us posted.
Laura
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