Question:
Other than Revival, are there any Soy Protein Drinks made for bariatric patients??

I have searched hig and low and am trying to find a soy protein drink- good tasting, which is made for bariatric patients. By that I mean- no high carb amounts... no trans fats and the like. Besides revival, I really can't find anyting and I'd like to know my options before I shove out all that money for revival.    — Soule (posted on January 17, 2009)

January 17, 2009
I have found "Lean Body" RTD to be good. Has 40 grams of protein, 260 calories, and it's a 17oz serving. I think it is excellent and if you have 2 or 3 of them in a day, you'll get 80 to 120 grams of protein. That's good results in comparison to drinking 8oz to only get 12 to 15 grams of protein. HOWEVER, "Lean Body" is expensive. Twelve RTD cartons will cost you anywhere from $35 to $45. It's not cheap. But has an excellent taste. My favorites are the Strawberry one and the Banana one. If I could afford it, I would have them through the rest of my journey, but a girl's gotta keep her lights on!!! :)
   — poodie

January 17, 2009
My surgeon suggests Bariatrix Meal Replacements Shakes by Metagenics. They come in Chocolate, Vanilla and Banana - I'm not a big banana person, so I stick to Chocolate and Banana. Three scoops is considered a "meal" and provides 30 grams of protein. You can mix with water or milk (for even more protein), but I prefer the water. It is 285 calories, no sugar, lots of nutrients and vitamins in it!
   — Wendy M.

January 18, 2009
i was thinking the same thing till i realized the syntrax nector it has 23 grams of protein and its like crystal light plus you get your water in too. i just ordered it i hope its good got a 2 lb for 30 bucks hope this helps
   — laydcherry

January 18, 2009
It's not something you can make at home, but they do carry supplements, in a store-type area. I'm talking about SmoothieKing. It's a franchise. They make all their smoothies however you want. Where they normally use turbinado, if you order it "skinny" there's no turbinado and lo-carb mix used. You can have extra protein, extra fiber, other vitamins and beneficial enhancers. They're not inexpensive. A smoothie is about 5-6 bucks and there are 4 sizes, counting the "kids cups". Additives are $.99 each at the store I go to here, but there are specials and frequent buyers' punch cards, where after so many the next one's free. I've never bought any of the take-home products, but there's some sort of discount card for those too. I believe their nutritional disclosure is online, and maybe even a coupon. Even a small-sized one is enough for me to nurse half a day, and replaces a regular meal. Juliana James-Thomas
   — jjames-thomas

January 18, 2009
My lovely wife had purchsed a product called Naturade Total Soy that I had been using for some time befre I discovered that I was allergic to soy. I found it to be a fairly tasty product when mixed with frozen bananas, and soy or rice milk. I never did drink the product as it came from the container, so I cannot say with all certianty that it was good tasting WITHOUT the added ingredients, but it worked for me.
   — hubarlow

January 18, 2009
Any reason you're specifically going for soy? I used Revival for a few months (I'm a non op) but started to find a lot of negative research on soy. Just wondering. I use all low-lactose, undenatured whey now.
   — Ruth Shapovalov