Question:
Not getting enough protein
I had rny on 12/13 and I am finding it VERY difficult to get enough protien. I HATE the Isopur and have tried a couple of "protien drinks" and just cannot get them down. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks — patty13308 (posted on December 22, 2007)
December 22, 2007
The Nectar products are high protein and very low carb-- the ice tea is
particularly good (especially if mixed with a little lemon crystal lite).
Check out bariatriceating.com for lots of products. Also, the worldwide
protein premixed shakes are great.
— SteveColarossi
December 22, 2007
I had the same problem. I used Designer Whey from GNC in the fruit flavors
and mixed them with about 4 oz of water. Once I could do that amount
without distress, I gradually increased the amount of water. The orange
mango tastes kind of like Tang to me. I know, I'm dating myself. :o) Good
luck.
~Shirley
— Shirley D.
December 22, 2007
Try Unjury Chocolate shakes. It comes in a powder form and 17 servings
runs about $17.00. You can buy direct from their website www.unjury.com.
The have a lot of flavors and will send you single samples. They are a
great company to deal with. I tried everything I could before surgery and
I hate skim milk, but I love the Unjury Chocolate with 8 oz of skim milk
and a few ice cubes run in my blender on hi for 2 minutes. It make a 16oz
milk shake.
— William (Bill) wmil
December 22, 2007
Hello,
I dont like protien shakes either, but I bought vanilla whey protien powder
from walmart 13.00 and mike it with 6oz skim milk add frozen mixed berry
fruit or take a quarter of bananna and frozen strawberries and add 1 sweet
and low packet or any sweetner you like taste like a milk shake. I also try
to eat high protien foods I have egg beaters with cheese for breakfast and
I have alot of tuna, cheese sticks , yougart, lean cusine meals with high
protien in them. You really have to work with what you can tolerate its
alot of trial and error.
good luck!!!
— tinluv27
December 22, 2007
I would suggest that you try whey protein that you can add to your drinks
or food. It is tasteless, and it can help you ensure that you 1) increase
your protein, and 2) ultimately get your protein intake to an acceptable
level.
— vkmays
December 23, 2007
Try Anywhey Tasteless protein powder from GNC. It isn't 100% tasteless but
it is about 90-95% tasteless and very tolerable. It can be put in hot
items and cold and even used to bake with! From my understanding, try it
and hang onto the receipt. If you don't like it you can return it for a
refund at GNC. This saved me as it was the only type of protein I could
tolerate after 2 weeks and I continue to use it at almost 9 months out.
Good luck, God bless and welcome to the losing side! Merry Christmas!
— crystalsno
December 23, 2007
Have you tried GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY PROTEIN? Double Chocolate is pretty
good made with milk and ice cubes. Try making the milk ice cubes. Comes in
a bunch of flavors mint chocolate, french vanilla, milk choc, oreo cookie,
etc... I got it at the vitamin shoppe, but is sold at walgreens, rite aid,
cvs, GNC, etc...
— changemyshape
December 23, 2007
I went through a few protein types before settling on IDS New Whey Liquid
Protein in the 25gm and 42gm tubes. It tastes like fruit flavored motor
oil but it's only 3 ounces so I find it more to my liking than the others.
Tom
— Tom Y.
December 23, 2007
You can go to http://www.Protica.com.
There is a protein beverage called profect you can get. It tastes bad, but
comes in a 2.9fl oz bullet and it only takes 2 big swollows to get down.
Its 25g protein, 100 cal, 0fat & 0carbs. I hated it at first until i
tried others and never could finish them.Good Luck
— Lauri P.
December 24, 2007
Isopure also has a fruit liquid protein that you can mix with water. These
are the Zero Carb drinks. I eventually got to the point where I can drink
these straight. I only purchase the Alpine Punch, Frost Grape and Apple
Melon.
— the7thdean
December 24, 2007
I found that if you sprinkle some (not a lot) of the same flavor Crystal
Light packet into the Isopure, it really helps. It tastes more like
kool-aid and much easier to get down. And the Crystal Light is sugar
free!!
— LisaDD1
December 25, 2007
I had the same problem. Try unflavored beneprotien powder mixed with 16 oz
water and crystal light. I think it taste great because you can't taste the
beneprotien. I use 6 scoops for 30 grams of protien per drink. Good luck
— John C.
December 25, 2007
Do you like chocolate milk? I use 1 scoop Any Whey which has no taste
(bariatriceating.com), 1 cup skim milk & 1 squirt Hersheys sugar free
choc syrup. Use a blender & enjoy. 25 grams protein & delicious.
Good Luck
— jstel
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