Question:
Why do some physicians say no to protein drinks?

I realize that all physicians have different post op diets, but I can't understand why some are so adamantly against protein drinks. What is up with that? I would think that nutrition, even in liquid form is better then nothing.    — Gina L. (posted on November 15, 2001)

November 15, 2001
Some doctors are against protein drinks because it is easy to make a 150 calorie healthy drink into a 900 calorie 'Jamba juice' type drink with fruit and additions very easily. I have read where in hopes of making the drinks taste better, people scoop sugar free ice cream into the protein drink and add entire bananas, strawberries and SF chocolate syrup...yeow! I cannot imagine why a surgeon would be against a healthy, low cal,protein packed drink to boost protein levels. Sometimes I think they have these beliefs because they havent had the surgery and dont realize how tough it is to get 70 grams of protein in food only. I have had a breakfast shake every morning for the 5 months since I have had my surgery. Mine taste like a Dairy Queen shake with minimal fruit... the secret is natural extracts!
   — SusanMaria

November 15, 2001
Real food is complete, all of the enzymes etc. Shakes are not. Eating real food trains you for a new life. Protein shakes continue with the fast food Idea.
   — faybay