Question:
what is the best protien drink to start me on my new lifes journey?
— annette R. (posted on September 23, 2001)
September 23, 2001
WHatever one you can stand to drink! ;) They are all awful. There is only
one (so far) that I can stand to drink and that is Extreme Pure Pro, and
that is awful. Plus the cheapest price is $30 and I would need four a
month. So I'm not getting much protein, only what I can eat. And that is'nt
much. Protein tastes bad and it's to expensive. I sure can't afford to pay
over $120 a month for it. I don't know how anyone else can ether. Yes, I
know, we need it. But if you don't have the money, you don't have the
money.
I would suggest trying several kinds (Before surgery), find what you think
you can tolerate. Then stock up on some of it now, so you won't have the
full cost later. Myself, I just can't afford it so I have to go without. If
it hurts my health, well there's just nothing I can do about it. I'm
disabled and don't have the money. But if you have the money to buy it
Annette, I'm happy for you. But find out what you can stand to drink now,
before surgery. You are not going to feel like finding one afterward. ;)
Good luck to you.
— Danmark
September 23, 2001
I have found that chocolate Boost is the best overall, as far as
taste(good), price($4 for 4), sugar, and protein (15g).
— Amy C.
September 23, 2001
I use Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein. I like the double chocolate
flavor. The taste is pretty good and I haven't had any trouble keeping it
down.It has 22 grams of protein per scoop and only 3 grams of carbohydrate.
I take 2 scoops a day mixed in 1 cup of skim milk for a total of 53 grams
of protein. It needs either a blender or mixer to mix really smooth. It is
found at General Nutrition Centers. The cost is $24 for a two weeks supply.
— Bobbie B.
September 23, 2001
Different strokes for different folks - there's no way to know what you'll
like. I spent a lot of money on different brands, and they were nearly all
gross to me. Finally I've settled on Designer Protein Vanilla; I add a
scoop to Carnation Instant Breakfast and it's tolerable. The bottled Carb
Solutions drinks have also been OK - the vanilla is actually pretty decent,
the chocolate is tolerable, the cappucino literally made me sick. Good
luck with your surgery!
— BlueGray
September 23, 2001
In our pre-op class we were given this recipe for a protein drink...2 cups
skim milk, 1/2 cup powdered milk and one packet of carnation (sugar-free)
instant breakfast. Drinking this twice a day is your protein for the day.
It tastes good and isn't much extra since I buy milk anyway. Some can't
tolarate milk but if you can it's a good source!!
— shirley J.
September 23, 2001
This is a suggestion and my opinion only. I purchased a product called Pro
Complex from advantagesupplements.com before my open RNY. I have the
chocolate powder. At the time I purchased it, they were offering a
5.6-pound container of it for under $40. They charge $5 to ship it to
anywhere. I have found this exact protein supplement at GNC, but they want
almost $40 for a 2-pound container. I always make a chocolate shake with
mine in the blender. I use maybe 1/2 cup of low fat or skim milk, 2 scoops
of the protein powder, 1/2 packet of Carnation Instant Breakfast (most of
the time), and about 2 handfuls of ice in a blender. I got really sick of
them after awhile, but now my hair has started falling out, so I am making
myself drink these again. I started putting in 1/2 banana and a few drops
of vanilla extract and they are actually tasting quite yummy. You can add
more ice cubes to make a thicker shake. E-mail me if you have any
questions and I hope this helps :)
— Tracy B.
September 23, 2001
I use a product called Whey Delicious and I swear that it is wonderful... I
love the Orange Cream and the Berry but the other flavors are great too( I
haven't tried Chocolate because I don't like to drink anything chocolate).
Sometimes when I'm running somewhere and I haven't got my protein in I will
grab a spoonful of the powder...yes, dry and eat it to get some protein
in...that's how much I like it!!!
— dream_small
September 23, 2001
I use ProScore 100 chocolate, ice & water. I never add milk because
it's indigestible to a person with RNY, and all I get is the sugar out of
the deal. Some add peanut butter, or a few frozen fruits, like banana
slices or berries, but I am a purist. Make it chocolate or don't mess with
me. Occasionally I deviate to a root beer float made with PB55 vanill +
1/2 Can diet RB (ice, of course), or some grape Extreme Pure Pro(water,
ice), amd my to-o model is a combo of PB55 choc & van. I make 'em up
dry in plastic bottles, add water, shake & chug on the road. Don uses
the PB55 choc (water, ice), and Isopure ZeroCarb van + 1/2 can diet orange
for his orange creamsicle. We both use Cheramino, but it's convenient, not
tasty. I LOVE my PS100 choc, love it! Cannot get enough, so that's the
good time. But the others are OK, just not "exciting". We do 6
shakes per day, and have maintained 100% wt loss for 6 & 7 years now,
so we'll just continue to do what we do, and enjoy it. NOthing about our
life today is as difficult as a single day pre-op.
— vitalady
September 23, 2001
I use Isopure protein. The nice thing I like about it is that you only have
to drink 12 oz. of water with it. I divide the powder in half and drink 6
oz. in the morning and then 6 oz in the evening. With having such a small
stomach it works the best for me. Also, for the on packet you get 50 grams
of protein and only 300 calories. To me it tastes the best, it's very
thin,not like some other ones I've tried. It comes in chocolate, peanut
butter/choc.,vanilla, orange and strawberry. To me this on tastes the best
so far cuz I didn't realize there was that much nasty tasting protein out
there until I had this surgery. You can buy it at GNC and also off of the
website affordablesupplements.com. They are almost $12 cheaper than GNC.
Good luck!
— Amy E.
September 23, 2001
Hi...I recently tried MetRX Extreme Chocolate, which has I think about 230
calories for 38 grams of protein (a pretty good proportion there). I use
some ice with it. It's thick, if you like that kind of thing. I've also
used ProScore 100 which is thinner and pretty good. Physicians Weight Loss
Centers sell protein soup mixes: chicken and beef broth and cream of
tomato, which are excellent and only 70-80 calories for 15 grams of
protein. But they're pricey. You have to get them online at pwlc.com
because you can't buy them at centers unless you're a member. But I agree
with a lot of people here: You have to find what you can tolerate and like.
I like the thick chocolate shake taste of Metrx, but it could make other
people gag! Best of luck on your exciting new "journey"!
— Mary Ellen W.
September 23, 2001
The answer to this will depend on what you like. I personally bought
several samples for about $1.50 each from vitalady.com and had one a day
until I found one I like. I am in love with ProBlend 55 Mocha Cappucino.
I never even drank coffee pre-op so it was a surprise that I liked this so
much. I've heard that mixing some of the drinks with coffee kills the
aftertaste. I hated most of the samples I had (ProScore 100 was ok but not
as good as the PB55). Anyway, you'll want to try to stay away from mixing
them with milk. Too much sugar (even in skim). I drink 2-3 a day for
60-90 g protein.
— Kimberly L.
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