Question:
Can we drink Slimfast post-op??
Post-ops please help. I know there are a lot of protein drinks out there. I actually really like Slim Fast. Is there something special I should be looking for on the label. In addition to the vitamins, can you recommend other supplements. Please reply if you have tried Slim fast. Thanks keep up the good work. — stephisav (posted on September 26, 2002)
September 26, 2002
Look at the sugar g. Look at the sugar g on a real Coke or Milky Way.
Pretty close, huh? Look at the protein g. (7g?) Then, look at a protein
supplement that mixes with water, like ProScore 100 or ProBlend 55,
somethign like that. 30g protein to less than 4g sugar. What you want to
shoot for is that kind of ratio. 30g protein to 6g or less sugar. Be aware
that some brands will state 1 scoop = 16g protein. That's OK, it has a
smaller scoop. Just double the label and make sure the proportions remain
the same.
— vitalady
September 26, 2002
I drank Slim-fast Pre-OP-loved the orange-pineapple.
Was appalled Post-op when I went to drink some of the cans I still had and
read the label again. Way too much sugar and calories and very low
protein. There are much better choices like ISOPURE ZERO CARB and METRX
APM 60.
— LLinderman
September 26, 2002
Hi Stephanie,I still use the slim/fast for protein.My doctor told me to buy
slim-fast with soy protein,it is lactose free.I can only find the
cafe`mocha and chocolate delight.I was instructed to mix it with skim milk
for added protein.Two scoops per serving,170cals,2gm.fat,25gm. carbs
12gms sugar and 15 gms protein,plus what you get from the skim milk.It may
also be mixed with water.checking the label you will see the vitamins and
minerals also. Good Luck on your surgery.
— Connie Z.
September 27, 2002
While I would stay away from regular slim fast, slim fast has a low sugar
one(still 12gr. of sugar, but hey,,,,it beats 35-40) and it has soy
protien. Check the labels.
— stacey1273
September 27, 2002
Slimfast is ok for me, but I have to use lactaid or soy instead of regular
milk. I've developed lactose intollerance(sp) since surgery. -Kim open RNY
7/17/01 -131
— KimBo36
September 27, 2002
Regular Slim Fast is very high in sugar. My surgeon suggested that I use
Lactose Free Slim Fast. I buy the powder and mix it with water. The
premixed is much higher in sugar and I dump pretty easily. He also
recommended CarbSolutions but I tried their pre-mixed and didn't like it at
all.
— Patty_Butler
September 28, 2002
my dieticain from standford gave me a great after surgery care package on
wls and it had lactose free slim fast in it and you can also try glucerna
drinks for diabetics they taste good too!
— sheri B.
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