Question:
Soy Vs. Whey protein powder..........is one better than the other post-op?

I have found a protein drink I really like. It's made by Revival (chocolate daydream). It's a doctor formulated soy protein with 130 cal, 2.5 g fat, 7g carbs, and 20g protein, among other good things like calcium, potassium, iron, etc. Its made with aspartame. My question is, does it matter which I use...soy or whey? Is one better for me post-op? Thanks......    — blank first name B. (posted on March 21, 2002)

March 21, 2002
It really all depends I think how you react to it postop. I have not had surgery, but have researched a lot on here about the protein shakes. So long as it has no regular sugar, I think you have a better chance of keeping it down. however, there are some very good whey protein powders that taste ok too. I like optimum whey from GNC. Good luck to you.
   — Michelle H.

March 21, 2002
The best one for YOU is the one you'll take willingly. BUt you asked technically. Whey is #1 in bioavailability. Soy is further down the list, like maybe #9 or so. Whey is the one that helps with sugar & binge type cravings.
   — vitalady

March 21, 2002
For me the only difference between Soy and Whey protein is taste and cost. Soy is cheaper and easier to find but it tatsed as if I was drinking chocolate flavored sand! Whey Protein tastes a lot better and goes down a lot easier!
   — Happy B.

March 21, 2002
Whey protein mixes more smoothly in water than soy protein I think. I prefer the taste of whey as well, but I agree with Michelle, whichever one tat you will use the most consistently. I knew it was better overall than soy, but not by how much (the figures quoted in Michelle's response)Good Luck!
   — Molly S.