what kind of protein shakes do you drink?

I'm curious to know what kind of protein shakes people have drank during their first moth post-op? and where did you get them? thanks in advance!!

I am 3 years out and i sometimes have 1 shake a day. I did buy the protein delite chocoloate coconut flavor. it tastes like a mounds bar. has pieces of cho chips and coconut in it, it is pricey. al the protein delite are very good. i did buy up to walmart the body fortress in vanilla and choolate. they are very good also they cost $11.00 anita

my personal feeling on protien shakes is they are great early on but as i got further along i felt they didnt fill me and i was looking for somthing after that ,,, however i drank the slim fast low carb ones from walmart they were cheap and no sugar.... now im almost 3 yrs out and try to get my protien from foods but again thats just me i hope this helps Stacy

I agree with Stacy. Most surgeons prefer you did not get your protein from shakes but rather from real food. Early out i ate the stallone puddings, i didnt do shakes i dont like how they taste. As i got farther out i started adding protein to my coffee in the am. I still do this today. I only use the Jay Robb brand its the only one that sits nice in my tummy and tastes good to me. Good luck LisaMarie

LisaMarie, Where did you buy the Stallone Puddings and the Jay Robb Protein? I have been looking on line and cannot find them. Thanks, Lisa

Hi Meredith I am 19 months post-op and I still have a protein shake everyday for breakfast. I use pre-made in the cans. WORLDWIDE PROTEIN I also used CHAMPION PROTEIN power. You can buy this in sample packets at www.vitalady.com before you spend money on big jugs you don't like. But the chocolate and banana tastes great. If you need anymor ehelp, just ask us. Marie

Meredith: You will hear many many many differeing philosophies about protein shakes postop. First what everyone likes is so individual and can CHANGE from preop to postop! Samples are the way to go so you do not waste precious money on intolerable powders! I am 4+ yr postop and strongly believe in the importance of shakes postop LONGTERM they are a great source of protein and if used properly can really decrease carb cravings, used in am before the gym or at night to alleviate the urge to graze! But what works for you is most important. For myself I attest they helped me lost all my wt and maintain over time in 10-15# +/- of lowest. My hair and nails are great as well and they fit the south beach philosophy I follow for eating mostly. I also LOVE my shakes so for me they work... I like PVL whey gourmet flavors the best & use them exclusively now, White chocolate, vanilla, raspberry, caramel dip, milk chocolate, PB chocolate, blueberry, orange cremescicle....Beth is reliable, speedy and courteous and welll lets give the business to a WLSer right! 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 She is in Rochester NY call for an apt if nearby! 585-749-8546 & has 2# $25.00 Other sites for samples: 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 RECIPES: Caramel dipped apple shake: 3/4 scoop pvl whey gourmet caramel dip protein 3/4 scop syntrax nectar apple ecstasy 6 ice cubes 6 squirts (+/-) sugar free caramel syrup Water to fill magic bullet mug (~5-7 oz) Whizz up in mb blender yummy! I also add 1 scoop (500mg) upcald and 1t ground golden flax seed to my shakes ______________________ Jamie's berrylicious shake: 3 frozen strawberries 4 ice cubes 30g of protein powder (i love pvl whey gourmet's vanilla/white chocolate or raspberry) ~1.5 scoops 1 glug/splash of davinic's sf coconut, almond & strawberry syrups 1 tablespoon of flax seed groud (optional this is my fiber but adds nutty flavor!) 6-7oz of sf kooliad any flavor (cherry/fruitpunch/strawberry etc, i like walmart brand strawberry best!) *1 tsp sf/ff of one of the following flavors: white chocolate/cheesecake/vanilla pudding also for a thicker shake (optional) Mix all in magic bullet blender...vaaroom! Awesome for a pre workout boost! Note strawberries do add carbs! ________________________ Jamie's pumpkinlicious shake: 5 ice cubes 1/4 cup plain canned pumpkin (keep rest in fridge for more shakes!) 30g protein powder (~1.5 scoops) i like pvl whey gourmet vanilla or white chocolate for this best Few dashes of either cinnamon/nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to taste 2 glugs/splashes of either: sf davinics spice blend or gingerbread syrup 1 t flasx seed groung (*optional my fiber but goes well!) Whizz up in magic bullet! Yummy! Like pumpkin pie almost! _____________________ Peach melba protein shake 1 scoop syntrax nectar fuzzy navel (which is peach flavored) 6 ice cubes 1/4 cup frozen raspberries 3 squirts peach sf syrup 3 squirts raspberry sf syrup (may use 6 squirts of one or other also) Water to fill mb mug (or some raspberry ice cyrstal lite!) Mix in mb blender yummy! I also add 1t golden ground flax seed and 1 scoop (500mg) upcal d caclium citrate powder to my shakes! Enjoy Holiday Eggnog shake 6-7 ice cubes 1 svoop white chocolate protein PVL brand 7-8 squirts davincis eggnog sf syrup 3 dashs nutmeg 1 tsp sf/ff white choc pudding powder 1 scoop upcal D water to fill Magic Bullet mug whiz around! YUMMY! _______________ 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 beleive. 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!!! 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!"