This seems like a good protein drink!

I can't take artificial sugar, this has stevia and natural sugars so it's a bit higher in calories than a SF drink. This has a zillion things in it for the caloric value you get. Do any of you POST-OP's think this is a "doable" drink? Is it too high in anything for a newby at about 3 weeks post-op to start using? I can mix 1 scoop of unflavored whey protein, 1 ounce of liquid protein and 1 scoop of this in 4 ounces of liquid = it makes up 68gms of protien and I can break it into 3-2oz servings. It's equal to 1 pound of veges & 1 pound of fruit... What about the calories divided by 3 for 3 meals worth? I won't be taking this for two - three weeks from now, until I'm pre-op. Vegan Complete Meal Replacement Protein Powder by Pure Advantage Nutritional Information: Serving size: 1 scoop Servings per container: 15 Calories: 175 Total Fat: 3g (0g saturated) Sodium: 90mg Total carbohydrate: 11g (4g fiber, 4g sugars) Protein: 26g Ingredients: Vegan Protein Complex (Pea protein isolate and rice protein concentrate), whole grain fiber blend (flax seed, quinoa, amaranth, millet, oat bran), proprietary fruit and vegetable blend (apple skin, Caucasian blueberry leaf powdered extract, nectarine fruit powdered extract, white cherry fruit, pomegranate, brussel sprout powder, broccoli powder, cabbage powder, cauliflower powder, carrot powder, garlic powder, kale powder, turnip powder, tomato powder, onion powder), Rhodiola rosea root powdered extract, horse chestnut herb, magnolia bark, red kelp algae, wheat grass, inulin, Proteolyctic Enzyme Blend (papin from papaya powder, bromelain from pineapple powder, betain hydrochloride), MultiGuard vitamin and mineral formula [calcium citrate, magnesium (from magnesium citrate, aspartate, alpha-ketoglutarate and oxide), ascorbic acid, ascorbal palmitate, Betatene (alpha-carotene and beta-carotene), pantothenic acid, cholicalciferol is listed, but not in the actual product - labeling is outdated to reflect removal of this non-vegan ingredient, mixed tocopheryls, thiamine, riboflavin, niacinimide, pyridoxine HCL, folate, methylcobalamin, potassium (as potassium aspartate, alpha-ketoglutarate, and oxide), potassium iodine, zinc picolinate, selenomethionine, copper gluconate, manganese gluconate, chromium picolinate, molybdenum, L-Glutathione, L-Carnipure (L-Carnitine, magnesium citrate), choline bitartrate, inositol, quercetin, grapeseed extract, ubiquinone, para benzoic acid, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin], Red Star Nutritional Yeast, fructose, SweetLeaf Stevia, natural vegan flavors Vitamin and Mineral Profile per serving: Vitamin A (as alpha-carotene & 98% beta-carotene): 12,500 iu Lutein: 49 mcg Zeaxanthin: 49 mcg Cryptoxanthin: 98 mcg Vitamin C: 200 mg / 333% daily value Vitamin E: 200 iu / 50% daily value Thiamine: 27 mg / 1800% daily value Riboflavin: 26mg / 1529% daily value Niacinamide: 80 mg / 400% daily value Vitamin B6: 25 mg / 1250% daily value Folate: 200 mcg / 50% daily value Vitamin B12 (from yeast): 2 mcg / 33% daily value Biotin (from yeast): 1 mcg / >1% daily value Pantothenic Acid: 125 mg / 1250% daily value Calcium: 145 mg / 15% daily value Iodide: 75 mcg / 50% daily value Magnesium: 200 mg / 50% daily value Zinc: 15 mg / 100% daily value Selenium: 100 mcg / 143% daily value Copper: 1 mg / 50% daily value Manganese: 2 mg / 100% daily value Chromium: 100 mcg / 83% daily value Molybdenum: 75 mcg / 100% daily value Potassium: 90 mg / 3% daily value L-Glutathione: 50 mg L-Carnitine: 50 mg Choline Bitartrate: 50 mg Inositol: 50 mg Quercetin: 50 mg Grapeseed Extract 98%: 30 mg CoQ10: 15 mg PABA (para aminobenzoic acid): 13 mg Lycopene: 2 mg Amino Acid Profile Per Serving: Alanine: 1325mg Arginine: 1100mg Aspartic Acid: 510mg Cystine: 510mg Glutamic Acid: 3650mg Glycine: 1175mg Histidine: 640mg **Isoleucine: 1430mg **Leucine: 2150mg **Lysine: 1725mg **Methionine: 335mg **Phenylalanine: 1550mg Proline: 1350mg Serine: 577mg **Threonine: 1260mg **Tryptophan (naturally occurring): 280mg Tyrosine: 830mg **Valine: 1350mg ** denotes essential amino acids

Why are you mixing 1 oz. of liquid protein and 1 scoop of whey in the same drink? It seems like a double dose. I guess as long as the sugar content is low you should be fine. You will find out soon enough if you new pouch will tolerate it. With Dr.Juarez you will be on protein drinks immediately after surgery. On another note: Remembe the question you asked me about last night. I could not find any info on it. But I do remember I drink that horrible stuff. Maybe someone on the board can give you more info. Pam

Hi Pam, I did find the right one, finally. There are two types incase either one of us ever give a HOOT to know again! LOL When I put the liquid protein in the drink it adds 16 ( I forgot how many for sure) more grams of protein, I can do that seperately but I added it here. The Whey has 21 grams and I can mix everything together and seperate it into three servings of 2 ounces. Then I have my daily vitamin that adds more vitamins & protein. I want as much in as small of a dose as possible. So, 68 gms divided by 3 servings = 23.33gms per 2 oz plus I get 1 pound in goods worth of veges and fruits, I thought it was cool. There is a lot of fiber in this mix also. I was wondering about the fiber at 3 weeks post.

The calorie ratio is higher than recommended by most programs. Also, our bodies can only absorb 30 grams of protein per nutritional intake. That being said.....if it works for you right now then go for it. You may want to switch to a lower calorie supplement as you get further out (6 months or so) and calories start adding up in your diet easily again. Good for you for taking protein supplements! Joyce