Question:
Is any kind okay of Protein drink ok?

I bought some Carnation Ins. Breakfast today to try it before surgery since im tryig to watch my fats and carbs now...(nothing major just tyng to watch it) well i noticed it has 20g sugar per pkj. Is this what we drink after sugery? I was told only 6 gr of suger per servng.    — Jackiis (posted on July 26, 2001)

July 26, 2001
I know they sell a sugar free carnation instant breakfast at super walmart. There isn't a variety of flavors but it is sugarfree. I do not know yet how many grams of sugar I can have afterwards.
   — Bonnie D.

July 26, 2001
They have a Sugar Free version. I have heard that Carb Solutions has 20 grams of protein and no sugar or carbs. Maybe something to check out!
   — Kim M.

July 26, 2001
jacqueline, that is way too much sugar for you after surgery! You are right! The makers of Ensure have a diabetic version of their drink called Glucerna. You can purchase it at Wal Marts. It comes in vanilla, chocolate and butter pecan. Even though I am a chocolate lover the butter pecan seems to be the best. Also GNC sells a whey protein drink mix. You mix it in the blender if you want with some fruit and it is delicious! It almost feels as if you are 'cheating'!! Good luck.
   — Lisa S.

July 26, 2001
The Carnation Instant Breakfast that is sugar free has only 8 grams of sugar and the vanilla is great. I don't think I could ever go back to the regular. Also Crystal Lite is a great drink to get your water in you, lemonade or raspberry ice are very good. Good Luck!!
   — [Anonymous]

July 26, 2001
My nurse sugested Pro Complex. You can get it at GNC. It has 55gm of protein per 12oz serving. That is the highes amout you can get over the counter. A 2lb cotainer cost about 42.00.
   — Chanel S.

July 26, 2001
I visited www.vitalady.com and ordered samples today. She and her husband have both had the surgery and offer a wide variety of protein drink samples at $1.50 each so you can try the different kinds without buying big canisters. They offer the ones they know to work after surgery and offer a lot of tips on the website.
   — angelwomyn

July 27, 2001
Read the labels very carefully. Some high protein drinks and bars are loaded with carbohydrates. I found one such drink and it had 40 grams of carbs! Dr. Atkins Advantage protein drink tates great and has almost no carbs, although it is a bit pricey.
   — [Anonymous]

July 27, 2001
The CIB everyone is talking about is *NOT* sugar free - it is *NO SUGAR ADDDED*. Add this to 10 g from the milk and I go to dump city. I can drink half a serving at a time, though.
   — M. A. B.