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Topic: RE: protein shakes
Hi Ginny,
The directions should be on the label. They say 2 scoops of powder per 12 ounces of water ( you can use Skim or the Low Fat Milk ) I prefer to use 8 ounces of water and add a frozen banana it makes the shake AWESOME. Also if you like coffee? Get some instant coffee ( Decaf ) and add a teaspoon to the shake. I will post the recipe's after I get out of the hospital on Wed.. By the way I use a blender to mix everything and then I let it sit about 5 minutes to settle I bought the blender at GNC also it comes with 2 mixing bottles with covers that make them good for on the go.
The blender was like $15.00
For you or anyone who use's the isopure. GNC stores are not going to be carrying the GIANT 7.5 pound isopure anylonger if you can find a store with some, talk to the manager and you can get them 75 Percent off the price, plus Gold Card 20 percent. I just bought 6 of them for $17.80 each normal price $150.00 They expire in 2013 and they are good for 2 yrs after that. Thanks for the well wishes I will keep you posted post op..
Blessings
John
The directions should be on the label. They say 2 scoops of powder per 12 ounces of water ( you can use Skim or the Low Fat Milk ) I prefer to use 8 ounces of water and add a frozen banana it makes the shake AWESOME. Also if you like coffee? Get some instant coffee ( Decaf ) and add a teaspoon to the shake. I will post the recipe's after I get out of the hospital on Wed.. By the way I use a blender to mix everything and then I let it sit about 5 minutes to settle I bought the blender at GNC also it comes with 2 mixing bottles with covers that make them good for on the go.
The blender was like $15.00
For you or anyone who use's the isopure. GNC stores are not going to be carrying the GIANT 7.5 pound isopure anylonger if you can find a store with some, talk to the manager and you can get them 75 Percent off the price, plus Gold Card 20 percent. I just bought 6 of them for $17.80 each normal price $150.00 They expire in 2013 and they are good for 2 yrs after that. Thanks for the well wishes I will keep you posted post op..
Blessings
John
Topic: RE: protein shakes
Thank you John for this information and good luck this week. I would be interested in some of your recipe ideas. Yesterday was my first introduction into protein drinks and I took your suggestion. I bought the ISOPure zero carb at GNC (also on sale $42) and it wasn't too bad. However there are no instructions on how much water to mix it with. I would love input on how much water to use and different ideas on how to prepare.
Again good luck this week.
Ginny
Again good luck this week.
Ginny
Topic: RE: Lovenox Injections
Oh ya, 2 shots twice a day in the stomach for I think 2 weeks, it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be, so if you need to do it, don't sweat it. Good luck !!!!!
Billy
Billy
Topic: RE: protein shakes
Hello,
I was told by the doctor I needed to loss 30 pounds before he would even consider doing my surgery. I saw the dietitian and got some suggestions on shakes. One that stuck out was ISO PURE Zero Carb Vanilla 100% Pure whey protein isolate. They also make a Low Carb Chocolate. Each shake you make 2 scoops gives you 50grams of protein. I started using them as a breakfast replacement in middle November 2010, today with my surgery date 3-8-11 I am down over 60 pounds. So much that the doctor says I am better off having Lap Band instead of the Bypass.. I have found 20 or more ways to make the shakes using different things to add to them. I feel Great.. You can get the product at GNC or VitaminShoppe's 3 lbs cost ( on sale this week ) $31 dollars. One shake a day last me 1 month. If your interested I can post some of the recipes I've come up with my doctor thinks they're good enough that he asked if he could put them in his packets for his seminars... Hope this helps and congrats on your surgery.
John
I was told by the doctor I needed to loss 30 pounds before he would even consider doing my surgery. I saw the dietitian and got some suggestions on shakes. One that stuck out was ISO PURE Zero Carb Vanilla 100% Pure whey protein isolate. They also make a Low Carb Chocolate. Each shake you make 2 scoops gives you 50grams of protein. I started using them as a breakfast replacement in middle November 2010, today with my surgery date 3-8-11 I am down over 60 pounds. So much that the doctor says I am better off having Lap Band instead of the Bypass.. I have found 20 or more ways to make the shakes using different things to add to them. I feel Great.. You can get the product at GNC or VitaminShoppe's 3 lbs cost ( on sale this week ) $31 dollars. One shake a day last me 1 month. If your interested I can post some of the recipes I've come up with my doctor thinks they're good enough that he asked if he could put them in his packets for his seminars... Hope this helps and congrats on your surgery.
John
Topic: Lovenox Injections
I'm just wondering if anyone else had to do these injections after surgery. I noticed it on my 'things to do before surgery' list. and I've talked to others that have had WLS and no one else has had them.
Topic: RE: protein shakes
Thank you Chrissy,
I have checked out the websites that have been suggested and now it is a matter of what and how much I choose to purchase. Having choices and resources adds much more variety and I am very grateful for this.
Peace!
Christine
I have checked out the websites that have been suggested and now it is a matter of what and how much I choose to purchase. Having choices and resources adds much more variety and I am very grateful for this.
Peace!
Christine
Topic: RE: protein shakes
Hello
If you go to Netrition.com the shipping is always $5 no matter what you order. They have a product called Anywhey. Its unflavored. I mix it with decaf coffee in the morning. I have also used it in s/f pudding. I find it dissolves better than any other unflavored products that I have tried.
I also like the Nectar products. I really like the chocolate truffle. I mix a scoop with about 4 oz water and add it to decaf coffee or s/f hot chocolate.
Hope that helps!
If you go to Netrition.com the shipping is always $5 no matter what you order. They have a product called Anywhey. Its unflavored. I mix it with decaf coffee in the morning. I have also used it in s/f pudding. I find it dissolves better than any other unflavored products that I have tried.
I also like the Nectar products. I really like the chocolate truffle. I mix a scoop with about 4 oz water and add it to decaf coffee or s/f hot chocolate.
Hope that helps!
Topic: RE: protein shakes
James,
Thank you for the great information.....I am defintely ordering a variety of shakes. Looking forward to learning and getting healthy at the same time.
Thank you so much :)
Thank you for the great information.....I am defintely ordering a variety of shakes. Looking forward to learning and getting healthy at the same time.
Thank you so much :)
Topic: RE: protein shakes
I found more...
Nectar Syntrax
You can get a box of all 11 nectar protein flavors directly from Syntrax for $4.99 plus $5.99 for shipping. Contact Rick Davis Medical Sales Manager [email protected] ext. 803
Try this brand of whey http://www.shopabouttime.com 2.99 FOR TWO SINGLE SERVE SAMPLES, CHOICE OF FLAVORS.
Chike Nutrition: 6.95 for a 5-flavor sample: http://chikenutrition.com/free-sample.html
Unjury: 17.95 for a stater pack; 2 each of 5 flavors + shaker bottle: http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/unjury-protein/unjury-starter-pack/unjury-starter-kit.html
Also vitalady.com is a great place to order samples. She is a Roux-en-Y patient who is nearly 20 years out and does her best to help provide excellent products the bariatric community and you can orders samples of all sorts of proteins that you are usually hard pressed to find samples of!
Nectar Syntrax
You can get a box of all 11 nectar protein flavors directly from Syntrax for $4.99 plus $5.99 for shipping. Contact Rick Davis Medical Sales Manager [email protected] ext. 803
Try this brand of whey http://www.shopabouttime.com 2.99 FOR TWO SINGLE SERVE SAMPLES, CHOICE OF FLAVORS.
Chike Nutrition: 6.95 for a 5-flavor sample: http://chikenutrition.com/free-sample.html
Unjury: 17.95 for a stater pack; 2 each of 5 flavors + shaker bottle: http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/unjury-protein/unjury-starter-pack/unjury-starter-kit.html
Also vitalady.com is a great place to order samples. She is a Roux-en-Y patient who is nearly 20 years out and does her best to help provide excellent products the bariatric community and you can orders samples of all sorts of proteins that you are usually hard pressed to find samples of!
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