Protein drinks post surgery

:)Hi all...I have a question regarding protein drinks. My surgery is on 9/13 - less than a week! I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I have been reading that just about everyone uses some time of protein drink. I know I will be full liquids for a while but even after I am on a regular diet, I am thinking I will still need the protein drink. I would like some suggestions on what brand protein shake to get..... I am not sure I ever bought one of those in my life so I need some advice! Also, after surgery are tic tacs, mints, etc. okay? In the past I always have one of those nearby to help with not eating. I would appreciate any advice!

Thanks!

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Cindy
Date of Surgery: 9/13/07 :nervous
Consult weight: 254
Pre-op weight: 248
Goal: 150

I'm three days post-op and just started full liquids today. I bought a brand of drinks called Isopure. Its like a fruit drink but in 20oz has 40 grams of protein. In addition to that I bought unflavored soy protein powder (has less cholesterol than whey protein) to add to everything I am eating like soups, yogurt and cereal. I had to get off the low carb slim fast. I was so sick of it after the pre-op diet. I plan on mixing my own protein drinks with the powder later. Also, a lot of people really like a brand called UNJURY. Its medical grade protein and it comes in flavors and i've heard its really good.

Good Luck!

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Thread Starter

Thanks for the suggestions. Do you have to go to a health food store or GNC to buy them or can you get at Walmart, etc.?

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Cindy
Date of Surgery: 9/13/07 :nervous
Consult weight: 254
Pre-op weight: 248
Goal: 150

I bought the Isopure and the powdered protein at my local GNC. The only place I have seen UNJURY is at the hospital pharmacy. Good luck

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"It's all in how you play the game".

I like the Atkins drinks. They're premade and have 15 grams protein per drink and no sugar. The strawberry and chocolate are good. They also have coffee flavors like mocha latte.

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Banded 08/30/2007 4cc band
Dr. Ortiz in TJ, Mexico
$8,500 self pay
1st fill 1.8 on 10/13/07
2nd fill .6 11/17/07

Has anyone tried the "Naked" drinks? They have a Naked protein smoothie. I was wondering if it was "good protein or tasted good?

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*whoo*Merry Losers!
Band date 12-19-07
Highest/Current/Goal 376/318/150

GNC has a really good one. Its yummy.

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Julie
banded 6/6/06
Dr. McKeen, San Jose CA

320/213/goal 199. Almost there!

Check out the isopure clear protein drinks. I REALLY like them....

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For a protein/milk mix shake, I use Dymatize ELITE (Cafe Mocha). I never thought I would actually LIKE something like this, but I look forward to my shake every morning!!!

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Kacee


Dr. Hadar Spivak, Houston
Banding: 05-23-07, High225/Surgery218/135/140
1st Fill 06/21/07 - Total 1.8cc, 2nd Fill 06/27/07 - Total ~2.2cc
3rd Fill 07/31/07 - Total 2.8cc, 4th Fill 09/06/07 - Total 3.1cc
5th Fill 12/05/07 - Total 3.3cc, 6th Unfill 03/20/08 - (1.3 out) Total 2.0 cc
7th Fill 04/03/08 - Total 2.5 cc, 12/30/08 Unfill to 1.5

My favorite is GNC Soy Protein 95 but like others I hear the Unjury is good. I am about to order some samples to see for myself. Also I've tried Walmart EAS Soy. It's okay but not as good as GNC. Yes, you will be on protein (per my dietician) the rest of your life!! I was told to take in an additional 25-50 grams after I am banded for maintenance.

Rumar

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Banded 08/23, Dekalb Med Ctr, Atl, Ga
Band Type: Allergan 10 cc-1st fill---10/12/07--2 cc-2nd fill----12/18/07--forgot to ask
Weight loss Goals:30 lbs by birthday 10/20--MET 10/14!! 40 lbs by Christmas (MET 12/18)
50-60 lbs by 6 mo anniv 02/23/08 (MET 54 lbs 02/08)

I guess.. out of boredom from havin' to stay late at work, I decided.. despite the fact I've yet to meet a protein shake I could tolerate, I wanted to try some more. So I looked for a place with samples..
I wanted to try Nectar, and they also had Dymatize..$1.89 per sample.. so I got 3 nectar and 2 dymatize..
$9.45 total... I selected cheapest shipping (but it didn't tell me the cost), and then I hit submit, and without telling me shipping charge, it just processes order, then tells me it was $9 shipping! Stupid people who rip others off. I know there's no way it's 9 dollars to ship it :( I could ship it on my account for less than 2 bucks.

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