What about Whey Protein Shakes for Protein intake and Wt loss

Has anyone thought of doing whey protein shakes to loose weight. I can not get enough protein in a day, Do you think it will hurt to try this

I drink whey protein shakes a lot - sometimes every day (even 2 times a day) just to lose weight and get in protein, and I am almost 4 years out - On the other hand, I have heard some of the gastric bypass patients on here have said their doctors have told them they do not want them to have to stay on the shakes (protein powders)....So, there is a little controversy over this. My doctor and nutritionist did not have a problem with the supplements though. DeAnna

I had my surgery at Keesler. Dr Dolan said that I can use protein shakes to maintain or loose or just for extra protein. I am almost 2 years out. I use Unjury chocolate. Their website is www.unjury.com. They will send you a free sample of their different flavors so you dont spend alot of money on something you wont like. I use fat free milk with the protein shake mix and milk it is 30 grams of protein. I havent had any trouble digesting it. Hope this helps some. oh- there is a whey protein shake from walmart that is good too. I dont remeber what brand though. The canister is mostly black in color. Good luck!!!! Amy

My doctor suggested I purchase "Whey Protein" --- I purchase it at Walmart in the Vanilla flavor. It is a powder (mix w/ milk) and it's approximately 23 grams of protein. This helps me get my necessary amount of protein in ... Wanda Mack

They really do help you to feel full and cut your appetite! I think that they would be good for anyone needing to cut down on carbs. I use a no carb whey powder, and it is good. There are a million (almost) recipes on the cooking interests board on this site with ways that you can jazz up a protein shake. For a lot of people, the big problem is that they are addicted to sugar, I was a big time addict! Now, with the help of splenda, and other things, I can handle it. In fact if you blend it like a smoothie, it is like having a big old milkshake, and I LOVE icecream!!!!! But if you feel tired or your weight has stalled the protein shakes are the ideal thing!