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Has anyone tried the Ensure or Boost shakes? If you have another preference please advise. Thanks!!! :help:

I was told to avoid that kind of stuff, too much sugar. I was advised to use Unjury protein powder and mix it with soups, broths, sugar-free puddings, etc. But everyone gets different advice. And to be honest, the Unjury stuff is so nasty that I can really only stomach it when mixed with chocolate slimfast.

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Banded 3/29/07
BMI: 41

When I do shakes I use atkins or the generic from walmart. Both are much lower in calories. ~Mandy

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~Mandy
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weight: 242/160/145
Started in a size 22/24 now in a 11jr....woohoo!

Bandland, it's almost as great as Disney, only with no rides or characters.

Apex Fit Chocolate Protein Shakes are what I eat for breakfast. They taste like a milkshake. Never had a shake so tasty. You can order at www.myapex.com.

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Atkins is the best for me, less sugar and taste better to me anyway, but they have to be really cold.

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I personally think any kind of nutrition shake needs to be icy cold to be drinkable. ~Mandy

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~Mandy
www.myspace.com/piercedqt78
weight: 242/160/145
Started in a size 22/24 now in a 11jr....woohoo!

Bandland, it's almost as great as Disney, only with no rides or characters.

Ensure, Boost, Glucerna have WAY tooooo much sugar in them.. check the carb counts.

I like the EAS Carbvantage shakes (chocolate is the best for me, followed by strawberry)

the Slim Fast LOW CARB shakes are ok... but like someone else that posted they must be over ice or blended with ice.

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My favorite protein shake is XS Protein Shake with Nutrilite.
They have 35 gms of protein and they are the only shake that actually fill me up....most protein shakes are just like water to me. Even before being approved for the surgery, I was drinking them, and love them. They are a fast breakfast for me when I am on the run.

KYsunshine
surgery scheduled for 5/16/07

I am very happy with the huge 5lb. container of eas vanilla whey protein shake I got at BJ's for i think for 23.00 after the coupon they had for it. The container holds 75 servings and has 23 grams of protein and 2 grams of carbs. I like the vanilla because I add a handful of frozen berries or whatever flavor to change the taste from time to time. Hope this helps!

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Not sure about Ensure but Boost is horrible.

I can't stomach many shakes at all. I bought the 3.5 oz. protein viles. They have 45 grams of protein. I have one per day. Half in the morning and half in the afternoon/evening. I mix 1/2 the protein with equal amounts of water. Tastes good.

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Surgery 3/19/07 @ Beth Israel, Boston Ma.



Start wt: 256 lbs.

My proplem is I dont like milk. I havent found any shakes I like.

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Hi guys
could you tell me if this would be to much for a shake I'm not banded yet but I'm going to start to cut down on foods and try to workout as much as i cant before i get the surgery.
With 23 grams of Whey Protein, 1.6 grams of carbohydrates and just 2.2 grams of fat per serving, Body-for-LIFE whey protein provides a high quality source of protein to help you meet your daily protein requirements
thanks for your help
or would this one be better
Myoplex Lite is formulated to include protein, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients your body needs to maintain muscle, with fewer calories to optimize fat burning while supporting metabolic rate.
• 25 grams of quality proteins
• Support for improved body composition
• Help to maintain a healthy metabolism
• Amazing taste
Serving Size: 1 packet

There are several clear products out there. I know vitamin shoppe sells them. Might be worth looking into. ~Mandy

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~Mandy
www.myspace.com/piercedqt78
weight: 242/160/145
Started in a size 22/24 now in a 11jr....woohoo!

Bandland, it's almost as great as Disney, only with no rides or characters.

Variety is key for me!! I like atkins advantage, slimfast high protein or the low carb, I have several fruit drinks that are high protein, and pink lemonade. A great hot chocolate too. But my all time favorite is a recipe for a meal replacement shake... (Kinnani Falls? brand pudding)
1 packet high protein pudding mix(27 grams)
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 cup water
1 teaspoon low fat peanut butter
BLEND WELL add 1 cup crushed ice BLEND AGAIN!
It is like a reese's shake and is very filling for pre-op diet.LOVE IT!!

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May we all make sensible choices daily!
self-pay patient 4-2-07..367#
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2= fill 5-31-07...1.6cc/332#
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