Question:
Slim Fast and Dr. Phil drink
I was browsing through some of the weight loss substitute drinks that are left over in my refrigerator from back when I started a diet. I found that the Slim Fast Low Carb drink has 21gm of protein and the Dr.Phil drink has 26gm of protein. Would these drinks be ok to up my proteins. I'm just trying to find some source of protein drink that I might be able to tolerate. I'm thinking my surgery will be the first of September and just doing research ahead of time. Thanks for any answers. Jen — imgabbie (posted on August 9, 2004)
August 9, 2004
How much sugar do they have?
A WHEY protein drink is easiest to absorb.
— mrsmyranow
August 9, 2004
Jen, based on experience, what you can tolerate now may be entirely
different after surgery, especially if you're having the RNY. I'd look at
the sugar content and if it has sugar alcohol, it may give you MAJOR
diarrhea, bloating, etc. You'll probably just have to try them, provided
the sugar content isn't too high, and see how you do with them. Best of
luck to you on your surgery.
— scbabe
August 9, 2004
Jen, I started drinking the SlimFast low carb drinks for breakfast a few
weeks ago. I think they taste better than Adkins or any other protein
drink. They do not make me dump so there couldn't be much sugar if any. I
cannot handle any sugar at all on an empty stomach. These drinks work just
fine on an empty pouch.
— Janet R.
August 9, 2004
You may want to try GNC No Carb Isopure. Two scoops have 50 grams of
protein. Mix it with skim milk and peanut butter and you have about 60 or
more grams of protein. Check out your nearest health food store and see if
you can buy individual packages so you can try them out before you buy a
big container. JAY ROBB is a great protein power.
— Linda R.
August 9, 2004
In regards to any protein I have been told by my PA/Nutritionist that your
body cannot absorb more than 30g of protein at a time. I use Isopure but
only one scoop.
— dianehanson
August 9, 2004
my doctor has me drinking sugar free carnation instant breakfast.
— sparklemoon
August 10, 2004
i drink atkins protein shakes they have 21 g protein and 1g sugar.And i
have np with them good luck.......
— MRS. HONEY
August 10, 2004
I drink 2 of the slimfast low carb drinks a day!!!! I have had no problems
with them!!!! I also drink nectar protein
— jennap
August 11, 2004
I use Isopure Vanilla Cream Powder and add my own fresh fruits to it - this
way I'm not stuck with one flavor. I do like Atkins, and Slim Fast, but
seem to eventually hate the after-taste I get. You can also stop by your
local gym and try different protein shakes and flavors.
— Anna M.
August 11, 2004
Jen...I haven't tried either of these drinks, but have found the only type
of protein drink I can stomach are from Advantage, which I think is the
Atkins drink. I have tried creamy vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. I
did not try cafe au lait because I don't like coffee. These are great
drinks, they taste very good and don't leave any aftertaste for me, and
they have 20 g of protein, 170 calories, 9 g of fat, less than 4 g of sugar
and total carbs. My surgeon told me I needed to check any protein drink
for the amount of sugar because some of them have too much sugar and could
cause dumping. I have had some dumping on rare occasions after drinking
these, but I believe it is coming from the milk portion of the drink. The
can says very plainly to serve VERY COLD or over ice. I empty my carton
and place the cans in my fridge and they get very cold and are quite tasty.
I also have been eating protein bars by Advant Edge (I don't know if these
are Atkins approved or not...the spelling is different). These have about
an average of 210 calories, 9 g of fat and 25-26 g of protein. They are
excellent too. My favorites are peanut butter crunch (I don't like the
peanut butter with chocolate only...these cripie ones look like they have
rice crispies on top with chocolate drizzled over it and solid chocolate on
the bottoms), the double chocolate chip brownie (also with rice crispie
type stuff on top), cookies and cream (kind of like a lunch cake type
thing). These are my favorites. The sugars are less than 5 g and total
carbs are a little higher. I find mine at Walmart. Single servings are
$1.67 each for the bars (I buy them by the box which has 12 bars and is
around $18). The drinks come in a carton with 4-11oz cans. They usually
cost about $7.36 but I just found them on sale for $5.20 so I bought 8
cartons because I saved $2.16 per carton and knowing I'd drink them all
made it entirely worth it. I hadn't seen them on sale before that time.
I'm 7 months post op and have lost 99 pounds. Hope this helps some...good
luck and God bless...Kathy
— Katherine F.
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