Question:
Doctor has me on meal replacement protein shakes.

I am about 2 weeks pre-surgery. I'm using Advocare meal preplacment protein shakes and Slim Fast. The Advocare gives me diarrhea. I don't think I'll handle that very well post-op. Any suggestions?    — Sheri2008 (posted on July 28, 2009)

July 28, 2009
Hi, My Dr had suggested Carnation instant breakfast...sugar free and it was full of iodine which I am allerigic to soo I had to use other brands. Many people find the brand they can tokerate and use it AS long as it has all the protein you need. I use GNC's Essential Natural wild strawberry,also Amplify smoothies..chocolate mint, also many different ISOPURE already made drinks. There are many very good brands out there. I went to GNC so I could read bottles and sample them. I have found that what I liked before surg I do not like now. Here GNC will allow you to sample many things they have made up. There are companies like VITA LADY that have sample packets to order. Many of the people in my group use the VITA LADY company and really like the products. It is trial and error I found. If you are in a group as them if they have samples. Wish you the best..
   — tootsie52

July 28, 2009
Ive always loved the Atkins Shakes very high in protein..a lil on the expensive side but i think they taste good and the last time I had one (its been a couple years) they have almost 20grams of protein and its Atkins so the carbs are low.
   — davesband1

July 28, 2009
try switching to skim milk to help with the diarrhea too. the sugars in the milk may be adding to that and it will be the same after surgery. I use UNJURY Protein. you can buy online or some nutritionial centers. I also use carn.Inst. Bfast just to have change. Remember the total protein shakes is just for a few weeks postop. They will be to supplement when you have a low protein day after that. THis too shall soon pass. Protein shakes after surgery are to help your stomach and intestines heal from the major surgery you are having as well. To eat food right away would cause major problems. I am 4 weeks postop. I hope this helped.
   — Cindy W.

July 28, 2009
My doctor put me on meal replacement shakes to help with weight loss to get approved. They had me drink 3 to 4 EAS shakes a day. I bought AdvantEDGE CARB CONTROL which have 17 grams of high quility of protein and 2g net carbs. You can get them at walmart or many other stores. I went to SAMs culb and got 24 for about $21.00. So that would be about 88 cents per meal that not to bad. I got the chocolate fudge flavor and they taste great. Check them out. I hope this helps.
   — lscheller