Question:
Has anyone used prepared Slimfast?

Have you used prepared Slimfast in a can post-op? Would this be a good way to get additional protein/vitamins in? The nutrional stats on the can states lots of vitamins, but also alot of Sodium (220mg) and Sugars (35mg) per 11oz can. The Protein content is 10g. What has been your experience? Thanks!    — Karen H. (posted on December 9, 2002)

December 9, 2002
I don't use the prepared Slim Fast but at my surgeon's instance I use the Lactose Free Slim Fast powder. It is soy protein - has more protein, less sugar than the regular. You mix 2 scoops of powder with 8 ounces of water. I love the Mocha - I look forward to it every day. I was using a protein bar but had some digestive problems (not surgery related) and the surgeon switched me to this as it is easier to digest. Open RNY 11/29/01 -160 pounds
   — Patty_Butler

December 9, 2002
I tried slimfast pre-surgery but I'm lactose intolerant and couldn't handle it. Also 35 grams sounds like way too much sugar. I would bet it would cause dumping. If I eat 10 grams of sugar (1/2 yogurt...which never bothered me pre-surgery) I feel a little queazy. So I think 10 is my personal cutoff but everyone is different.
   — LisaTaz

December 9, 2002
I use real protein made with water. I get 32g protein in about 8 oz, 0g sugar. I can have as many of those as I want! Makes it just over $1 per serving.
   — vitalady

December 9, 2002
I had developed an intolerance to milk after surgery and had a hard time with the drink early on. I am now 17 months post op and tolerate prepared slimfast very well...in fact I started a week and a half ago to help jump start the weightloss and I'm down 2 lbs so far. I however can't eat the allowed fruit with it...too much sugar, I start to feel nauseous. -Kim open RNY 7/17/01 -142lbs
   — KimBo36

December 9, 2002
My doctor and his staff say that the premade Slim-fast have too much sugar in them. The only Slim-fast they recommend is the one that says Lactose-free, SOY-protein.
   — Leslie A. J.

December 10, 2002
Whey protein is the easiest for WLS patients to absorb. It is predigested and is better than soy. 30 grams at a time is all we can really absorb, and need it at least twice if not more times per day. There are cans of it ready-made at health food stores, and powders too, and liquid concentrate. And - children's chewable vitamins are sugary. There are many liquid multivitamins out there. That's what I use - all liquid vitamins and minerals.
   — cddgo

December 11, 2002
Slim fast has too many sugars in it!!
   — Jennifer Q.