Question:
What do you think of Glucerna made by Ensure as something to drink after surgery?

It is 24% protein and it has only 7 grams of sugar. "Made specifically for people who can benefit from a low carbohydrate/low fat nutritional drink?"    — Eleanore Davis (posted on July 10, 2003)

July 10, 2003
I was in the hospital due to complications from my WLS and Glucerna was on the menu. Give it a try.
   — mrsmyranow

July 10, 2003
DON"T EVEN GO THERE! Too much sugar!!! Way too much sugar! It will slow your weight loss dramatically! I have recently discovered some fantastic shakes and protein bars... I am going to post the info on my profile within the next couple of days... these are the best things I have ever tasted... I am 18 months post op. and down 227 lbs!!! Email me if you want the info before I can get it on my profile! They have a website and everything... I just can't remember the name of it off the top of my head... I just put in a massive order for myself... these shakes and bars beat anything... I can hardly believe it! LOL!
   — Sharon M. B.

July 10, 2003
I never used it, but I was instructed to basically eat like a diabetic. As I understand from living with my husband who is diabetic, your sugar grams should remain under 8 grams per serving. I also know that some post ops dump on less than that, so try it at home. Good luck!!
   — Fixnmyself

July 10, 2003
I have never tried it myself, but I have heard of postops dumping on Glucerna. I think it has about 7 or 8 grams of sugar and my surgeon has restricted us to only two or less. You know what I did see at CVS two days ago, I saw a drink that was similar to Ensure. Its called Enterex Diabetic. Its sweetened with Splenda instead of sugar so Im sure you wouldnt have to worry about dumping. I have never tried it so I dont know about the flavor. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
   — Kris T.

July 11, 2003
In the pre op mandatory diet classes I had to attend, the dietician recommended Glucerna or Choice DM. Choice DM has a lot of added vitamins, 220 calories, 10 grams of fat, 24 grams of carbs (9 grams are sugar) and 9 grams of protein. (It was also available in my local grocery store.) Now, it was recommended that we drink 4 oz of this mid-morning, during the pureed phase of the diet plan, so just divide the above numbers in half. I never dumped on Choice DM. It served a purpose early on, but I just don't use it anymore. Too many calories and I prefer a protein shake instead, and I am able to get all of my vitamin supplements down just fine. I think Glucerna would be just fine to use after surgery. Don't stock up, though, because your stomach may not care for it after surgery! Another one of those things you will just have to try out.
   — koogy

July 11, 2003
Hi there. I tried Glucerna a couple of times but it was too sweet and caused me to dump slightly plus the fact that it tastes nasty - I stopped using it. I now drink Advantage protein drinks. They are low in carbs and sugar - I believe they are part of the Atkins Diet menu. Walmart sells them in the 6 pack. I love the taste. I've also bought some of the protein drinks from Real Meals and they are ok - not as good as Advantage but at least I can tolerate them. It's been 7 months and I am down 100 pounds...I must be doing something right. Good luck!! Debbie
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