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Where do you get protein drinks from and which do you guys find best

binty
on 2/2/10 10:04 pm - Northants, United Kingdom
 Lots of people seem to have trouble getting enough protein post op - so i was thinking of getting some protein drinks to help.  My hospital (the hospital group) do sell them, but i'm betting they're prob a little expensive and i also want to find a good one that is pallatable.  Any ideas
suze.ro
on 2/3/10 5:51 am - United Kingdom
Hi Binty,
I don't normally take protein supplements and my surgeon didn't feel it was necessary at this point.  He suggested chicken, fish and skimmed milk would give me pretty much what I need.

(Had that conversation with him after trying protein bars with adverse effect (see other post LOL).)

Have to admit tho, there's a "Juice Boost" kiosk in the mall - they make some fabulous fruit smoothies and can add a protein to the mix.   Yummy and the fruit sugar is well tolerated by me (unlike refined sugar which causes dumping for me).   Wonderful treats these are!
Kate -True Brit
on 2/11/10 8:49 am - UK

UK docs seem to be a bit anti-protein shakes, which suits me down to the ground! In the post-op phase I made my own version with chick peas blended into a soup base. I don't actually find any problem in getting enough in but I am banded and so probably eat more than you do.

So not really answering your Q. Just nice to see someone coming on here!

Kate

Highest 290, Banded - 248   Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006.  Regain of 28lbs 2013-14.  ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

   

Paul5678
on 3/27/10 9:58 pm - United Kingdom
www.lowcarbmegastore.com.  Tesco Superstores have body building protein shakes and a low carb protein bar (apple and caramel).  They also do Slimfast and another brand for £6 a tin, both very palatable if a little high in calories.  Good hunting.
binty
on 4/5/10 5:06 pm - Northants, United Kingdom
Yeah I tried slim fast, but for the amount I can get down, there didn't seem to be enough protein - now I'm a few weeks further down the line i'm gonna try again.  Also taken to having options hot chocolate with added skimmed milk powder - really heavy going but  maybe thems the breaks.

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