Question:
How do you drink the protien shakes with the pouch only being 1 to 2 oz?

with everyones belly only being 1oz to 2oz pouch and having to drink a glass of protien drink how do you drink it? do you sip it all day..how long does it take to drink it all??    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 31, 2001)

January 31, 2001
Liquids empty fairly fast out of the pouch and your sipping the drink not gulping it. It may take 20-30 mins at first to drink 8 oz but after awhile it is easier.. Kathy
   — Kathleen M.

January 31, 2001
I am 9 days post-op and have been using those cute little 3 oz. Dixie cups. I pour out some, put the rest in the fridge and sip, then go back for more. I am having trouble getting more then 1 12 oz can down in 24 hrs. I am drinking the "Pure Protein" drinks (I love the orange cream, the chocolate is a bit medicinal tasting to me). There are 21 gm of protein. I need to be drinking 2-3 cans per day. Good Luck.
   — Carol B.

January 31, 2001
I am 4 months postop, and I use Extreme Pure Pro for my protien supplement. It is more like a juice drink, and goes down just like any beverage. I can drink a whole one in about 10 minutes. No problems. I did not like the traditional protien drinks, as they seemed to me like drinking a cake mix.
   — Cara S.

February 3, 2001
The liquids go through very quickly. I fix my protein drink in the blender with 1 1/2 scoops of powder, 4 oz skim milk and 4 oz crushed ice. By the time I get it all mixed it equals about 16 oz and I can drink it in 20 minutes. I just found Adkins shakes ready to drink in cans at GNC. They are great for a quick "fix". They taste really good when cold. Kind of pricey @ @2.59 a can but when in a hurry I love them. They have 20 g of protein in 12 oz. can.
   — Marilyn C.