Post-op Shake suggestions...

hi girls! (and guys too but is seems that we women gab a little more!) i am having my RNY next tuesday and wanted to buy the powder mix to have protein shakes for breakfast (once i am permitted to.) but am not sure what type to buy. i would like to use the shakes for a long period of time and use them as breakfast since i am a terrible breakfast eater. (usually don't eat it at all.... ) does anyone have any suggestions? i have a couple of specialty vitamin type shops as well as gnc so i hope i can find a great tating one!! thanks!! shea

Shea- I ordered some protein samples from vitalady.com. Its nice cuz you can get samples and try before forking over lots of money on 2 pound jugs!!! Also I ordered some unflavored unjury protein powder from unjury.com Supposedly that is real good because it has no flavor so you can add it to warm soup (not boiling), crystal light, jello, pudding, ect...... Janet

Hi Shea! I can't do whey proteins, but there are a lot of great ones out there....unjury has a flavorless protein that lots of people put in crystal lite...... I found a good soy protein at GNC, and it comes in a berry flavor & pineapple! Good luck! Claudia

The best suggestion I can give you is to get the samples and wait to see what your taste is AFTER surgery. I got stuck with a few big tubs of stuff I absolutely can't stomach now.

Hi Shea, I am also on Long Island in Suffolk County. I usually either have a protein bar or shake for breakfast since I am not a breakfast person either. The shakes I usually drink are the Atkins Chocolate or Cappucino pre-made shake, which has 20grams of protein in the can. I also have a 2 lb tub of the Elite Chocolate protein. Before my surgery 4 months ago, I called the companies and asked them to send me samples. If you'd like I can give you sample scoops of the protein powders that I have. I also have 3 different flavors of the Nectar protein that is fruit flavored. I also drink the Zero Carb Isopure Liquid protein at night. The 20 oz bottle has 40 grams of protein and I usually drink 1/2 at a time. You can either drink it from the bottle or add it to your water during the day. Do you have an angel? If you'd like I can e-mail you my phone number and if you have any questions, you can call me. Jackie