Question:
Surgery 1/2. Need to get vitimins / protein drinks. Where do I buy them/
— Joanne S. (posted on December 20, 2001)
December 19, 2001
Wal-Mart has a good selection of products at reasonable prices. I
personally have used Herbalife products since day one. I think the quality
of pre-digested soy protein and added vitamins has worked for me. I use
the vanilla (the sugar-free, Herbalife Thermojetics line) blended with 8-12
oz. of sf Koolaid or Crystal Lite and 1/2 banana for breakfast every day,
then every two hours or so I have a small amount of something - a Herbalife
protein bar, or 1/3 cup of cottage cheese, or yogurt, or V-8 drink, or 1
oz. cheese and 2 or 3 crackers, etc. This has worked for me. My labs are
excellent - in the normal to high range. Sunday will be my 11 month
anniversary for open RNY. I've lost 125 lbs., never to be
"found" again! That is, as long as I keep up this new lifestyle
which includes walking/running 3 times a week for 45 minutes and
resistance/weight training 3 times a week. I'm happy to tell you that I'm
scheduled for a panniculectomy and breast reduction on January 3 - I hope
NEVER to see another surgeon after that!
I know you hear it a lot, but you must be sure to drink LOTS of water, even
if you can only sip it at first. Focus on protein and only protein.
You'll eventually work other foods into your diet. I'm a firm believer in
supplements, as they've worked so well for me.
This is a great new life! I'm down from 293 to 168 lbs., into a
"regular" size 14 (not Women's size), have lost 125 lbs. and
having a ball!
Good luck! Lili
— Lili R.
December 19, 2001
I order my protein shakes from www.healthierways.com. I like the Keto
shakes. You can see the label right there and they have tons of flavors. My
favorites are the Cappucino and the Banana Cream Pie. Good Luck!
— Wendy H.
December 20, 2001
Hi...vitalady.com is great for protein supplements and other items; you can
also order samples of a bunch of different types to see what you like. I
also get protein soups from pwlc.com sometimes (but they're WAAAAY
expensive I think; vitalady's prices are better). Vitaminshoppe.com also
has a big variety. Best of luck!
— Mary Ellen W.
December 20, 2001
I get my Flinstones Chewables w/ Iron from the local grocery store and my
sublingual B12 from GNC. I was also getting my Isopure Zerocarb protein
powder from GNC, but have found a site where I can get it cheaper -
http://www.powerhouse-supplements.com/perzercaris2.html I will be getting
it from there from now on. As far as calcium, I get it from either Walmart
or Target... either one has it and it is reasonably priced. Good luck on
your up and coming surgery!!!
— Kellie Jo B.
December 20, 2001
I ordered a HUGE tub of chewable vitamins from Vitalady.com and they're
much cheaper than in the store. As for the shakes, you may wish to hold
off. Your appetite will change immensely after WLS, so something you may
like now would just gross you out after. I ordered some samples from
vitalady, but have still not used them, as I get my protein in through food
and Alba shakes which taste great! They have samples for $1.50 so you could
order a few, and try them after surgery and then order full size if you
like them. Also try GNC, they have some yummy pre-bottled drinks. Good
Luck!
— Deborah W.
March 28, 2003
I got on the internet and found health food sites and asked for samples. I
went through a few before I found one that I really liked. Then I ordered
it through the net, (much cheaper). But if you drink it every day, you
want something yo;u like. Things taste very different after surgery than
before so experiment before you by a big tub of something you have to fight
to get down. I found one I really like. "American Whey" but
everyone is different so I suggest trying samples.
— Linda C.
April 25, 2003
MY HUSBAND AND I ARE QUIXTAR IBO'S (DISTRIBUTORS) AND HAVE ACCESS TO
NUTRILITE. THEY HAVE THE BEST, BY FAR, THE BEST TASTING SHAKES & BARS.
YOU CAN GET THEM FROM ANY QUIXTAR DISTRIBUTOR, BUT IF YOU DECIDE TO GET
THEM FROM US, WE WANT TO KEEP IT IN OUR NEW "FAMILY", WE'LL GET
IT TO YA AT OUR COST. OUR KIDS THINK THEY ARE TREATS. OUR COMPANY'S EMAIL
ADDRESS ID [email protected] WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. IM
GETTING THE MGB WITH DR. RUTLEDGE IN N.C.
— JENNIFER R.
April 25, 2003
It's a shame that this site doesn't adopt the rule that the Graduate-OSSG
yahoogroups has - "Under no circumstances may anyone promote
commercial products in which they, or other list members, have a personal
financial stake."
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Personally, I get so tired of people trolling along and answering every
post they can to promote products that they are a distributor for.
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I guess it's some peoples way to make back all the money that they spent on
sure-fire diet stuff prior to having this surgery...JR
— John Rushton
April 25, 2003
I sure do agree with John.
— Christine H.
April 25, 2003
or maybe we just want to share what we feel are the best products
available. sure we stand to gain $$ from it. but if you look at my post
you'll notice that i said you could get it from ANY distributor. we're
giving them at OUR cost so were not making hardly ANYTHING on these. like i
said we just wanted to share. im sorry you took it the wrong way.
— JENNIFER R.
October 25, 2003
Jeesh John, it looks to me like no more than just a little info, and who
knows? Did you check out their product? sometimes people amaze me. I am
still looking for my "perfect" product.
— Judy S.
December 21, 2003
thanx judy,
that all we were trying to do.
— JENNIFER R.
December 21, 2003
I personally have bought things from WLS Success and from Walmart most
often, sometimes GNC if I feel like a bottle of isopure or something since
I work right by them.....lol I would suggest samples, things don't taste
the same after surgery, and lots of protein drinks and bars can be really
icky tasting!
— Saxbyd
December 22, 2003
I go to the Vitamin Shoppe. You can buy stuff online as well at
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com I've found that they have good prices and
great selection. Good luck!!
— Morna B.
December 22, 2003
One of the most informative people on this site, Susan Maria, has a great
website and carries tasty products for us that have the proper nutrition
plus Vista bariatric vitamins. It is the best website that I have found for
weight loss post ops. There are samples for sale so you can try before you
buy and lots of delicious recipes too. Check out www.BariatricEating.com
and you will be pleased.
— Jo O.
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