Adkins Advantage Shakes

Does anyone have any experience with the Adkins Advantage shakes?  I have tried these and really like them but I'm not sure if they will qualify after my surgery.  I have included the nutritional information for them.  Will they provide the needed protein and nutrition that is required after surgery.  I understand that I will still need to take a multivitamin.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 can (325.0 g)

Amount per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 80
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	14%
Saturated Fat  2g	10%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 125mg	5%
Potassium 600mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber  4g	16%
Sugars  1g
Protein 15g	30%

Vitamin A	30%
Vitamin C	30%
Calcium	40%
Iron	25%
Vitamin D	0%
Vitamin E	0%
Vitamin K	30%
Thiamin (B1)	30%
Riboflavin (B2)	30%
Niacin (B3)	30%
Vitamin B6	30%
Folic Acid (Folate)	30%
Vitamin B12	30%
Magnesium	20%
Panthothenic Acid	30%
Zinc	20%
Copper	20%
Manganese	25%
Chromium	15%
Molybdenum	15%

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Est. Percent of Calories from:

Fat 50.6%     Carbs 15.0%

Protein 37.5%

They will be fina as part of your protein supplementation, but will NOT take th eplace of your daily required vitamin intake. I'll leave THAT regime for our resident vitamin expert, DANA, to chime in and report on. I like to keep a few cans of the Adkins on hand for when I'm in a rush and need something "portable' to throw in my work bag for my 12 hour shifts. The chocolate caramel is my current fave..and anything "coffee like"...AGAIN--kudos to you for doing your research-I predict you are going to be VERY successful. FYI-I also like the EAS shakes....the vanilla are good...not too crazy about the strawberry..all are ebst when serves SUPER cold, in my opinion. Hope this rambling helps...I've been awake 24+ hours now and am running on caffeine fumes.....

Gina AKA Nurse Diva

I used them as part of a low carb diet before my surgery, but they are so rich, and they gave me the runs after surgery. I'd like to try them again, because they really are just about the best tasting ones I've had.

Good luck!

Dorothy

These are great to supplement your protein but I agree with Gina not for vit supplement! I like Worldwide pure protein myself. It is terrific you are doing your research but do remember your taste may change after surgery!
meggie

hi,
i use these and the Slim fast LOW CARB for my quick grab and go's but only for my protein, NOT FOR VITS! Trust me, you still need a DAILY vitamin regimine.  One of our long term post ops just last week had some SEVERE issues due to vitamin deficiency. 
You MUST MUST MUST take your vits after surgery.  Do whatever your surgeon tells you :)
(and you can ask us too lol)
Liz

protien to cals n sugar grams look good- I use my shakes to ADD to my vits NOT instead of- and one of the reasons I think my labs are good is b/c I have not skipped a day in the last 3 yrs of having at least 2 shakes- including the day after a housefire lol
so I do look at the vits in my shakes but take my daily vits no matter what- not as good with my weekly b12 shot n my labs show it too

so I would say defintally yes u can drink these post op- don't buy a bunch b/c your tastes will change, just have a few on hand

danni

I understand that I will still need to take a multivitamin.
 
Can I ask what surgery you are having?  If you are having a malabsorptive surgery then a multi-vitamin a day is NOT enough.  With lapband or VSG then you might be ok, depending on where your levels are before and how much you are able to intake after.  Just remember, no matter what surgery you have, after surgery your intake is going to be very limited so supplementing is a necessity, not an option.

If you are having RNY or DS, then you will need way more than just a multi-vitamin.  If you want a suggested list for either surgery shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you the "suggested" plan.

The Atkins shake is a good option for you.  As Danni mentioned don't stock up on them, your taste will probably change, you may become lactose intolerant, etc. and they won't work after surgery.

Good luck!

I'm having the RNY.  The lactose intolerant was kind of what I was wondering about.  I didn't know if there was too much fat, too much sugar, too much of anything in them that might make me either sick or hinder my progress.  I'll send you the PM if I can figure out how to do that. 

I love them..................before and after surgery -  My MUT and Surgeon recommended them to me too !!   So I guess - that is a good things
I couldn't tolerate the Slim Fast Low Carb ones tho  - they caused diarrehea on me.....after surgery

good luck !!  .

Thanks everyone for all the opinions, tips and advice.  You all seem to be a great group of people.  I look forward to becoming one of the gang!  May 16th!