Question:
35g of protein drink.... question

I FOUND A LIQUID CHOCOLATE PROTEIN DRINK WITH THE FOLLOWING NUTRIENTS, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME IF IT'S GOT EVERYTHING I NEED, OR TOO MUCH OF SOMETHING. IT'S AN 11 FLUID OZ CAN OF PROTEIN SHAKE WITH 35g OF PROTEIN. 220 CAL. 6g fat 1g saturated fat 10mg Cholesterol 45mg sodium 6g Carbohydrates 2g dietary Fiber 1g sugar 35g Protein 100% vitamin c 70% calcium 10% selemium 8% iron [email protected]    — Penny P. (posted on January 8, 2006)

January 8, 2006
I would check with your surgeon but that sounds pretty good! The only thing is that I don't think you will be able to consume the 11 ounces post op. It will take you forever to do it anways.
   — newslady72712

January 8, 2006
I agree with Jamie, check with your surgeon. By the way, what is the name of this and where can I get it? Might have to try some.
   — Nee P

January 8, 2006
Sounds good but I just found Worldwide Pure Protein at GNC...it tastes pretty good and has 35gr yet only 170 cal, 4 carbs and 2 sugar.
   — boonikki29

January 8, 2006
I have found there are so many protein drinks out there, but you have to watch for the amount of fat and sugar in them. It looks like this particular one has 10 grams of fat and 35 grams of sugar. I wouldn't want to use it due to the high sugar. 10 g of fat isn't too bad if you aren't eating anything with fat, but if you are supplementing your diet with this drink, you may want to reconsider due to the fat, but more importantly the sugar grams. I can handle 12-18 grams of sugar at one sitting, but that is twice the amount. A lot of wasted calories and could possibly (likely) cause dumping. Try www.unjury.com for a great protein supplement made for wls patients.
   — LauraA

January 8, 2006
I have found there are so many protein drinks out there, but you have to watch for the amount of fat and sugar in them. It looks like this particular one has 10 grams of fat and 35 grams of sugar. I wouldn't want to use it due to the high sugar. 10 g of fat isn't too bad if you aren't eating anything with fat, but if you are supplementing your diet with this drink, you may want to reconsider due to the fat, but more importantly the sugar grams. I can handle 12-18 grams of sugar at one sitting, but that is twice the amount. A lot of wasted calories and could possibly (likely) cause dumping. Try www.unjury.com for a great protein supplement made for wls patients.
   — LauraA

January 10, 2006
That's a little higher in calories than I like to get for 305g protein, but not too bad. Have you tried any of the powders? They mix with water, can give you the same protein for far fewer calories (when made with water) and cost about 1/3 of the cans. The bit of vitamin in this isn't worth much to us, but the protein itself sounds ok, in a high volume expensive way.
   — vitalady