PROTIEN, PROTIEN - PROTIEN

OK - need some help here with this Protien thing. Dr. Alger says I should be taking in roughly 50 grams of protien a day. I'm 7 weeks post-op. Protien shakes are not doing it for me - they make me gag! Seems as though I read somewhere that there is a protien powder that you can put in your food that has no taste or smell (you know the gag thing!) to help boost your protien intake? Any suggestions? Thanks Peggy

I have to agree the protein drinks BLAH...I could never do them. What saved me post op were the stallone protein puddings. I got them at GNC. I love the banana thats my favorite but vanilla and lemon are also very good. Dont like the choloclate ... Nowdays i use the powder but only mixed in with my coffee. I can only use the Jay Robb brand all the others have a funny taste to me. Good luck! LisaMarie

Hiya tootse, I have used a protein powder called UNJURY. They have an unflavored version. I mix it with low carb skim milk, frozen banana and a packet of splenda. I tried a million different ones before I found and liked this one. Here's some info: http://www.unjury.com/reg/unflavored.shtml Click on the 'How to buy' icon in the upper right hand corner to purchase. I think they sell samples of the stuff so you can check in out in smaller quantities before you buy it. xox Amy

I drink a protein drink called AchieveOne it's a coffe beverage and it's less offensive then the other ones. I haven't tried the stallone pudding but i think i'm going to have to. They want me to get in 60 grams of protein a day. Be Well, ANDI

Peggy: At 7 weeks it is near impossible to eat 60g protein so shakes are really the best option. Trial and error as many will tell you can lead to a very satisfying choice..Samples are the way to go! I like PVL whey gourmet flavors the best, White chocolate, vanilla, raspberry, caramel dip, milk chocolate, PB chocolate, blueberry, orange cremescicle....This is where I order it online: (2# tub $21.95) http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/buy/pvl/whey_gourmet Most 120 cal 23g protein a scoop 2.6 g carbs 2 g fat.... 15 Flavors to choose from and more to come! NEW Arctic Cappuccino Frappe, NEW Creamy Dreamy Milk Chocolate, NEW Radical Raspberry Smoothie, Piña Colada Breeze, Creamy Orangesicle Swirl, Creamy Caramel Dip, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Mocha Java Madness, Smooth Peanut Butter Chocolate, Strawberry Banana Smoothy, Blueberry Burst, Chocolate Chip Mint Extreme, Vanilla Ice Cream Royale, Silky Smooth White Chocolate, Rootbeer Float, Cookies & Crème Supreme. SAMPLES AT: (beth's is only site I have seen pvl samples) www.bethsproteinboutique.com normally $1.49/ea~~~. She is in Rochester NY call for an apt if nearby! 585-749-8546 www.a1nutrition.com has 2# 21.99 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here are all the sites *I* know of for ordering samples of protein. Vitalady/Beths are my 1st recommendations.... www.vitalady.com (a 10 yr+ postop who runs this business w/ her hubby who is also 10+ yrs out!) www.wlssupplies.com www.bethsproteinboutique.com (she is a wlser in NY, where you can get my fav PVL whey gourmet) www.bariatriceating.com *run by a wlser Susan Maria, she has written a book before & after WLS... www.enjoyhealth.com You can buy a magic bullet blender to make w/ ice, sugar free syrups, Davinci now has 51 Sugar Free flavors! http://www.davincigourmet.com can order from or www.netrition.com (local in Albany NY S&H is $4.95 no matter how little/much you order! there 5# tubs of Champion PW stack is $25.99, tjmaxx has them sometimes also! Artisan roasters and torani's are other makers! http://www.artisancoffeeroasters.com/syrups/index.html http://www.torani.com/create/fpsugarfree.shtml http://www24.netrition.com/champion_whey_stack_page.html also if you find you like the chocolate, banana or strawberry (*I do not know of anyone who likes their vanilla!) http://www24.netrition.com/syntrax_nectar_page.html netrition has nectars for $26.95 extracts, spices, 1 tsp powdered sf/ff pudding powder or 1 tsp sf jello powder etc... www.walgreens.com has MB's for $59 free S&H or www.buythebullet.com has BOGO free, I think Target and other stores have them too! Runners up: Champion Pure Whey stack chocolate, banana scream or strawberry are good Labrada PV 60 vanilla is good IDS cinnamon/vanilla, mocha, Belgian chocolate The Nectars (fruit based) they also have a cappuccino my hubby loves! Strawberry-kiwi, fuzzy navel, Caribbean cooler, apple, lemonade etc.... ANYWHEY is an unflavored protein. You can cook with it too! (***70 calories a scoop/0g fat/1g carb (no sugar carbs)/17 G protein) 60 scoops/container http://www.optimumnutrition.com/anywhey/default.html they have recipes! I think 34g protein for 2 scoops/140 calories is DARN GOOD! Made by optimum nutrition. GNC carries it I believe. or online many places but I use this site frequently. http://www.netrition.com/optimum_any_whey_page.html $22.95/2.7lb container _______________________________________________________________ The key is find what you like, add water/ice use the magic bullet for a smoothie consistency, spruce w/ extracts SF syrup, a little sf jello or pudding powder and voila! I now use 2-3 frozen strawberries or 1/4c pumpkin in shakes also (watch calorie and sugar in beginning stages!) Skies the limit! I have over 24 sf syrups, 5 flavors of protein at any time! It doesn't get boring! Happy Sampling!!! ~~~~~~~~~ Use the unflavored in any food for a quick boost, focus on cheeses, peanutbutter, tuna/shrimp/chicken salad perhaps w/ some mayo for smoothness/mositure one 3 oz pack tuna is 21 g protein, try the morningstar/boca/harvestburger line of alternative meats the textured veggie protein (TVP) are good as well, mix some tofu into mashed taters or the like... protein in morning decaf tea or coffee works for some as well. Add protein to broth the oowder or a ground meat perhaps or potted meats, sandwich meat sliced thin and rolled, skip all the carbs u ca and get in all the protein u can for optimal healing satiety and to minimize the shuttingdown of your furnace/metabolism as well as increasing fat burning and decreasing the loss of kean muscle !!! Hugs OS GNC has bottled isopure like koolaid expensive but many like these 40g bottle sip 1/2 at a time? Just some thoughts! Take Care, Jamie 100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY 320(preop)/163 (lowest)/174 (current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/ "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Protein intake should be at least 60 grams or more I am 18 months post-op and still rely on protein shakes I drink one thats called Worldwide protein. Tastes good and just like a chocolate drink. No aftertaste. Marie

Hi Peggy, I am interested in knowing how the protien powder and pudding you bought from GNC tasted. Maria