Protein Shakes ???

nightingale2u · 04-05-2004, 06:32 AM

The post-op diet that the dietician gave me includes protein shakes for the first month... I would really appreciate any suggestions for shakes that taste good or at leat don't taste bad. Thanx

Darcy

Chickadee · 04-05-2004, 03:08 PM

Hi Darcy,
I recently bought some Unjury unflavored protein, and am really impressed with it. It doesn't add any flavor at all to things and doesn't have that nasty smell that some protein shakes do. I've only tried it with juice, but their website says you can mix it with all kinds of different things. I'm going to try one of their flavored versions next.

Becky

nightingale2u · 04-05-2004, 04:45 PM

Thanks Becky,

I went online lastnight and there is a gajillion different brands and types of whey protein. I did order a vanilla blend from allthewhey.com. It was reasonably priced so I thought I would give it a try. I'll tell ya... if I have to drink this stuff for a month then I want it to taste good! Let me know when you try a flavored mix...

Darcy

GracefulOne · 04-05-2004, 07:38 PM

Darcy,

Unjury Chocolate is really good...Angel likes some stuff from GNC but I wasn't as impressed...I haven't tried the Unjury unflavored but am going to tonight...I'm pretty tight...I'll let you know.

nightingale2u · 04-05-2004, 08:32 PM

Okay... I'll let you give it a sip first Jen :p I did put the unjury site into my favorites and will order and compare it with the other powder I ordered. I would like to find something I like before I have the surgery to have on hand.

Also... do you find the office staff at Cr. Chua's to be friendly? After calling there today... I certainly wasn't greeted nicely and it didn't get any better after that. Maybe she was just having a bad day but it just left me worrying about how smoothly this whole process will go. It's tough enough to go to a strange city and be unfamiliar with the medical personel as well as the facilities... add an unfriendly staff and I might just have to sit down and have a good cry. I guess I'll just hope for a better experience next time and that you'll tell me you had good experiences there.

Thanx... Darcy

GracefulOne · 04-06-2004, 06:15 AM

Darcy,

I wouldn't say they are unfriendly...brief...yes...that is the best word...I think they are so busy sometimes they come off as being unfriendly...

I can honestly say I felt the same way pre-surgery...everything went very well...the preop testing went smooth...the history and physical...the surgery...and now the fills...try not to let it get you down...like I said I've felt the same way...

I didn't try the unflavored yet...I'll let you know when I do...

nightingale2u · 04-06-2004, 06:47 AM

Thanx again Jen,

I know that I am a little hyper-sensative right now due to the nicotine withdrawals... it's good to know that you have had good experiences. I think people underestimate the power of a poor greeting and a poorly worded reply... things can be brief and friendly. Still, am relieved to hear your take on the matter. I am just anxious to get on with things and am definitely NOT good at the waiting game. Patience is a virtue but not one that I am blessed with.

Wishes to you for a happy day...

Darcy

gretat · 04-06-2004, 11:13 AM

Revival Soy is a great tasting---high protein meal supplement. (available in sugar free) The protein comes from soy. I have tasted almost all of thier products. I have found the following:

In the drinks, the cappicino (sugar-free) is the best flavor. Overall the powder does not shake well, but if you use the hand blender, then it is better.
The bars: the chocolate raspberry fizz bar is AWSOME!! Great chocolate flavor, crispy and sugar free (doesn't taste it!)
The soy chips are flavorful, and taste a bit like corn nuts. They are about 110 calories per bag and for those that like crunchy, salty things---they are very good.
Check it out and if you e-mail me and I recommend you to them, we both get a free sample of products.
btw---price is so-so. You have to purchase in bulk.
:D

nightingale2u · 04-06-2004, 01:36 PM

Thanks Gretat,

I'll let you know if I am interested in ordering... I am not sure I want to buy in bulk as I hope that I don't have to continue the protein shakes after the initial post-op page. My sister belongs to a group and they order a lot of Soy protucts in bulk so I would probably go that route to save a bit of moolah. (o: Thanx for thi info... tis much appreciated!

Darcy

GracefulOne · 04-06-2004, 06:44 PM

Darcy...

I tried the Unjury unflavored and made a shake and it wasn''t bad...

nightingale2u · 04-06-2004, 08:36 PM

Hmmm... then I think I will wait for the can "o" pro that I ordered and give that a try... if it tastes like poo I'll order a can of the flavored unjury and give it a try. TTFN

Darcy

Leannie · 04-06-2004, 10:13 PM

Darcy,

I like a shake from GNC called Spirutein. Chocolate is good, then I freeze my milk for a little while, added a couple slices of banana and a big spoonful of peanut butter and mix with a hand blender. YUMMMMMMM!

nightingale2u · 04-07-2004, 07:09 AM

Hi Leannie,

Wow... that made me hungry just reading your post! Have you had it minus the PButter and bananas and mixed with just water or ice? I really want to keep the calories down during the
post-op period so that I can have a jumpstart loss if at all possible. Thanks so much for the information...

Darcy

kombat96 · 04-16-2004, 10:19 AM

just got my band a week ago. looking to the future, what protien drinks do you people recommend. So say GNC products, how about those Ensure, Slim-fast. Can you help me out.

Rab607 · 04-16-2004, 01:45 PM

Since being banded I have been supplementing my protein intake with EAS "AdvantEdge" Carb Control shakes....the only one I like is the strawberry cream, the Vanilla I dont care for, my husband likes the chocolate....you can get them in most department/grocery stores, but Walmart I find is the cheepest. They have 110 calories, 15 grams of protein, 0 net carbs, and less than 1 gram of sugar....I drink one in the car on the way to work, and one in the evening when I get home. I like them especially on the days when I am tight....I can always get these down. When we pack a cooler to go somewhere.....I pack those and some flavored water! Good Luck!

Joann
Dr. Valin
07/18/03
307/215/170