Question:
1 month pre op. How will I get enough protein?

What are some good protein drinks? Will I need a blender?    — Ann M. (posted on August 17, 2002)

August 17, 2002
MANY will shake up neatly in a few oz of water. I've been using protein supps for 8 yrs and never used a full sized blender. I use a cheapo hand blender when I want the blended texture. I use about 7 different brands, but my fave is ProScore 100. CHOCOLATE. (Is there anything else?)
   — vitalady

August 17, 2002
I add some sugar free nestle quick to my chocolate drinks, my favorite is Designer Whey Vanilla Praline and I too use one of those little hand blenders you don't have a big mess to clean ohhhh to flavor your drinks Smuckers makes a no sugar jelly- strawberry etc great for flavoring vanilla or no flavor drinks yummy
   — Linda L.

August 18, 2002
http://www.vita4life.net Liquid protein packets=30gm. protein. Just add to a water bottle with an ounce of flat-diet-orange-soda. [img] http://img2.ranchoweb.com/images/bandonbarb/barbpre-op2.jpg[/img][img] http://img2.ranchoweb.com/images/bandonbarb/barbspotlightphoto.jpg[/img] [img] http://img2.ranchoweb.com/images/bandonbarb/arg-dancin-wo0hoo-url.7412519.gif[/img]
   — Barbara B.

August 18, 2002
Hi.. I am 4.5 months post op and doing great. I didn't do the protein early on as I just couldn't find one tolerable. But about 3-4 wks ago Michelle Curran suggested to me the Proscore 100 chocolate and I'm addicted. I love it. I do 2 scoops w/ l/2 cup of ice and I use 6 oz of 1 or 2% milk (some do water) and sometimes add a little sf chocolate pudding for richness. I do use a blender as I liked the texture better that way. That is my breakfast. I also do one when I get home from work that staves off hunger while cooking dinner. I get more protein daily from my meals (meats, egg, cheese, yogurt). I am 66# down and feel super. I tried about 8 proteins till I got into this one and I wish I'd done it from the beginning. My best to you... you will do great.
   — AJC750

August 18, 2002
Ann, we all have our favorites when it comes to protein shakes/drinks. You will have to try several to find what suits your taste. And what tastes good pre-op does not necessarily taste good post-op, especially the first month or two post-op. For me, shakes were too thick to handle early on. Try getting ahold of Isopure zero carb drinks in the glass bottles. They look like koolaid and come in different flavors(grape frost, orange, fruit punch , blue rasberry etc). Each bottle is 20 oz and 40 grams of protein. The first few weeks, I would mix 1/2 a bottle of the fruit punch flavor with Crystal light drinks and extra water to water it down and sip on that all day-extra protein! I found the Isopure at Vitamin Shoppes, but if you can't find in your area, you can order online at www.performancenutrition.com, but they make you buy a case, altho you can ask them to mix the flavors-$33.95 for case of 12.
   — Cindy R.

August 18, 2002
Like the previous suggestion of the zero-carb glass bottles. I did this for the first week, and then couldn't stand them any longer however. I drink them only occasionally when I am on the run now. I would suggest you order from vitalady.com- lots of samples to try. Maybe you will find one you like. My favorite after trying all kinds of samples and not finding one is Whey Delicious in vanilla bean. No sugar and 21 ozs per scoop. I mix with 4 oz of OJ, 3 oz of water, a few strawberries and yum. And yes I had this right after surgery. Can be ordered if interested at proteinishealthy.com. Good luck.
   — Joanie J.

August 18, 2002
hiya for the first couple of months you will need a protein drink that has fat/carbs/sugar since it will be used as a meal replacement but once you are eating solid food you can switch to the protein i use: Jarrow's Brand Iso Rich Soy Protein Powder...i get it online at: www.vitamintrader.com for $25 for a 2# container (incl. shipping/handling) this protein powder you can use to cook with..2 tbls = 25gram of protein, no fat, no sugar, no carbs & 110 calories i put it in with casseroles, soups, stir fry, mixed it with the ricotta cheese mixture inside of my lasagna, my family cannot tell it's in the food and we get extra protein! i mix it with coffee and vitamite (i cannot "do" milk) in the morning, when just in a drink it tends to be a bit chalky so i just keep stirring and stir before i drink i cannot live without it! good luck! kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal weight: 135lbs current weight: 130lbs
   — jkb