Question:
What did you use for a good source of protein??

I was just wondering what some have used for protein after surgery. I'm getting things ready, and would like some suggestions. I was told I could use CIB sugar free, but someone said it's not a good source due to it being mixed with milk. I would like something that truely tastes good, seeing it's basically what you live on post op. I would just like to know what others used and would recomend, thankyou...    — Lynne W. (posted on August 12, 2003)

August 12, 2003
If you don't have any problems with milk I used CIB with a third cup of dry milk and a scoop of non flavored protein powder I found at walgreens(its for joints and it is a gelatin). Then I mix with 8 0z skim milk and mix(it takes a while to drink but I just sip on it at work).
   — horserider0146

August 12, 2003
PRO-COMPLEX IS WHAT I USE. IT HAS 55G. OF PROTEIN, AND YOU CAN'T GET THAT HIGH ANYWHERE! ALSO, THERE IS A DRINK IN BOTTLES CALLED ISOPURE- IT HAS 44G. PROTEIN, BOTH THE ABOVE HAVE NO SUGAR OR ASPERTAME, NO CARBS, ETC. CAN BE FOUND IN HEALTH FOOD STORES. PRO COMPLEX IS A POWDER THAT MIXES EASILY, AND I FLAVOR IT WITH VARIOUS THINGS. HOPE I CAN HELP YOU!
   — Godsgal

August 12, 2003
Hi, I used Body Fortress chocolate whey protein powder from Vitamin World. I mixed 2 scoops with 10 of skim milk in a Tupperware shaker. The 2 scoops have 34 g of protein. I don't have a problem with milk so I was ok. Also, cottage cheese, refried beans with shredded cheese melted over it, boca burgers a little later on with cheese melted on it. Another thing I like is Polly-O Lite mozzerella string cheese. Each piece has 8g of protein and only 60 calories.
   — Fixnmyself

August 12, 2003
Whatever kind you choose make sure you divide up your protein grams, the body can only absorb about 30 grams per meal or drink.
   — Saxbyd

August 12, 2003
What is your post-op plan like? Are you talking protein drinks or real food? When can you start real food? I have some good food suggestions but need to know what you are looking for.
   — zoedogcbr