Question:
Any recommendations for pre-ops wanting to experiment with protein supps?

I plan to go to GNC and/or Walmart tomorrow and want to pick up protein of some kind (powder, shake) to experiment with. I've read that tastes can change after surgery, but I still want to get a feel for what it will be like post-op. What are some of the things I should be looking for?    — Sherry G. (posted on January 28, 2003)

January 28, 2003
Instead of buying some big tubs of stuff, you might want to go to www.vitalady.com and order samples. I did this a couple of times, and it saved me some bucks, lemme tell ya! They have more choices than GNC, but at GNC, you can take back whatever you don't like. I've taken back quite a few things since surgery that I thought I could stand, and now I can't. So anyway, hope that helps. Take care, Diana
   — Diana L.

January 28, 2003
Hi, I am pre op w/ a date of 2/18. I have tried several protein supplements so I don't have tpo experiment later on,m post op. I sent for the realMeals and didn't like it. Too gritty, and just didn't taste good. I made the chocolate with cold skim milk in a shaker. I then bought premade shakes at GNC. I tried the Myoplex low carb chocolate and the Atkins Advantage Chocolate Royale. Both were pretty good, but the Atkins is higher in fat. My nutritionist said it was ok since we don't eat too much fat in total post op anyway. The Atkins Cafe Au lait was pretty bad. Threw it out. Anyway, you can see I'm not much for the non chocolate flavors, and just don't expect ANY of these supplements to taste like a McDonald's shake. Good luck!
   — Fixnmyself

January 28, 2003
I bought and tried all kinds of protein drinks before I had surgery. They were all gross. Luckily tho, I bought some samples from vitalady.com. I tried them all and I hated every one of them. Then, 3 months postop I came across the second set that I had put away in the cupboard (I had bought 2 of each to try) I got them out again and found one that I really like and still use. Its Proscore 100. So what I'm saying is, your tastes will change after surgery, so I'd just wait until after to do your expirementing and save yourself some money. Good luck!
   — Monica H.

January 28, 2003
Speaking from my own experience...Unless you purchase a few samples from Vitalady.com, I suggest that you don't bother. Your tastes will change dramatically after surgery and even if you do find something that you like, chances are that you won't like it post-op. Personally, I LOVE my protein drink, but it took me almost 3 months to find the perfect recipe. I use 1 scoop of Vanilla Isopure, 1 scoop of Vanilla Carb solutions, 8 oz of water, 1/2 packet of Swiss Miss "Diet" Hot Cocoa and 4 ice cubes. Put it in a blender and YUM! I truly look forward to having my drink every morning. Good Luck!
   — pam29922