Protein Drinks??

Hello again everyone. Im not sure what I posted about last but I did switch surgeons and much much happier. My surgery date is now March 8th. Have one more test to complete (had to do everything all over again..uggh) on Feb.23rd. Actually its not a mandatory test, just one the cardioligist is requesting before he will give his ok. Anyway...was wondering if someone could give me some ideas for the protein drinks I will need after surgery. I would like to get some to try so that I can find one I like so I have it when I come home. I've read about some web sites but cant remember any names or anything. Once in particular..again dont know the name but....someone said they had a great variety sample pack. I would really appreciate any and all ideas. Thanks.........................Karen

i drink lo carb slim fast... but didnt start drinking them till about 3 months out.... i wasnt supposed to concentrate on protien so soon out just to stay hydrated for the first 3 weeks... good luck on your upcoming surgery...... may you havea speedy unevenful recovery... Stacy

Hi.. you can go to vitalady.com they have many samples to buy and the prices are good. Just don't buy in bulk, I found after my rny my taste buds have changed. Just keep trying.. You will find something you like. Good luck on your coming surgery I had my surger on march 7th 2005... It was the best thing I ever did Just wished I did it sooner... now I am over 100 lbs lighter and looking inot have some of my extra skin removed... Ps,,GNC carries this protein drink that tastes like koolaid and comes in many flavors... Let me know how you make out... Debbie...

Karen: HI!~ Here are all the sites *I* know of for ordering samples of protein. I will say tastes CHANGE for many after WLS so if you find some now you like you MAY not like them postop....BUT I agree samples are the way to go! (*saves you money from buying a tub of something you can't/don't like to drink!) ''I'' don't think GNC has much that is tastey though....So ordering online seems to be best (for me)! Powdered pre-digested whey concentrate, or isolate or a blend of the 2 protein are the kind/s that gastric bypassers can BEST absorb! and ar highly bioavailable. And so much better tasting and cheaper (70 servings in a 5# tub champion PW stack for $25.99 + 4.95 S&H = 44 cents a serving!!! (canned can be $1 ea or more!) than premade canned shakes, which sometimes are higher in carbs, fat and not always the protein we want ***(many canned are not predigested whey they are a less bioavailable and absorbable protein such as milk protein (aka calcium caseinate) or such!)*** Slimfast are 190 cal a can, 9 g fat, 6 g carbs, 20g protein and milk based http://www.enutritionshop.com/product_detail.asp?T1=SLI+FC4549 Atkins are 180 cal a can, 18 g protein (milk based), 9 g fat, 5 g carbs, and are milk based also (but they do have soe whey in them)http://www.atkins.com/products/chocolate-delight-ready-to-drink-shake ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The nutritional info for shakes most recommend for wlsers use sit around these values: 1 scoop 23g protein 0-3g fat 0-3g carbs 90-120 calories ~~~~~~~~~ People recommend making them with WATER only (not milk, which adds 90-100 calories/12 g carbs and 8g protein *not the kind we can utilize well) , drink within 30 min also! http://www.vitalady.com/why_protein.htm 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 or www.netrition.com (local in Albany NY S&H is $4.95 no matter ho wm=little/much you order! there 5# tubs of Champion PW stack is $25.99 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!) extracts, spices, 1 tsp powdered sf/ff pudding powder or 1 tsp sf jello powder etc... www.walgreens.com has them $59 free S&H or www.buythebullet.com has BOGO free, I think Target and other stores have them too! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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) www.bariatriceating.com *run by a wlser Susan Maria, she has written a book before & after WLS... www.enjoyhealth.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www24.netrition.com/syntrax_nectar_page.html netrition has nectars for $26.95 There are so so many kinds to try, whiich is daunting but a good thing! Many say Champion Pure Whey stack and Syntrax Nectar's are what they like. I beleive each site above would have these, some have sampler packs also. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 or below should be direct link at her site: http://tinyurl.com/9prnh $1.79 ea. I do like the champion, Nectars and Labrada ProV 60 vanilla and strawberry also. Many others love the IDS cinnamon vanilla too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Take Care, (just my opinion!) Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Karen, I would try some samples at bariatriceating.com, they seem to be good and now I really only use one kind now. Its the Zero Carb Isopure choc drink. My taste did change some as Jamie said but not all that much as I thought it would Well try the samples that might be your best bet. I wish you the best.. ~Hugs~ Debra P

Just got to keep trying till you find the one that works best for you. MY favorite is a ready made ( im lazy) ADVANT EDGE chocolate royale! just grab from the fridge and drink up. ITS like a glass of chocolate milk for me a treat. I also do the carb countdown chocolate milk! which is good too just try and ur tastes will differ post op! good luck lisa

Karen~ I have a "banana nog" one every morning. If you like egg nog, you'll love this. Its one of Susan Maria's protein shake recipes BANANA NOG 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 chunk banana Mix with a scoop vanilla protein powder and 1 cup skim milk(I use carb countdown). YUMMYYYYYY!!!

Thanks everyone for your help. Lisa where do you find the Advant edge? I looked around today but couldnt find it. I also looked at some slimfast stuff because Stacy had mentioned it, but everything I found had tons of carbs and sugars in it. I will go into some of these web sites and see what I come up with. Thanks again. I will keep you posted. Karen