Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

I used the enjoy Isopure fruity drinks but lately they turn my stomach...do you think it would be ok to split half Gatorade(G2) and Half Isopure? I'm sure it's fine but wondering if for some odd reason it would effect the Protein by diluting? Now that I type this it's sounds like a dumb question but I have a whole case I don't want to waste and I think G2 will cover the taste and I have some in hand.

I need help I'm not familiar with carnation instant breakfast it's on my list of acceptable things for my 3-14 days with 8 ounces of skim milk. Does anyone take this does this substitute protein shakes?

I read reviews on the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup and decided this would be a Godsend since I love soup. No matter how lukewarm this soup is, it clumps and is in the garbage. Who wants tapwater soup??? These companies can bankrupt and worsem the people giving good reviews, I give a thumbs down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has anyone tried Protein NRG? It's protein flavored water - I just saw it on Shark Tank. It's sold at Walgreens. Has anyone tried it? I'm going to go get some tomorrow. I'm hopeful. I do NOT like Crystal Light. I had one flavor I liked (Raspberry Peach Fiber) but it's discontinued! This company makes watermelon flavored water. Yum! Check it out. I'll report back tomorrow. http://www.pronrgusa.com/

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Just wanted to share that I tried this one and it is awesome! Very smooth, great taste. It is a little on the sweet side at 4g sugar for a serving. It also has a multivitamin, added calcium citrate, and 4g of fiber.

I think this is CRAZY! I'm even to the point where I'm considering doing it. Not to make money, but because I think it sucks horribly that you can't try stuff! What would you personally pay per drink to try and what would you want to try? It seems like powders are way easier to get in sample versions... but maybe I'm wrong with that too. What do you think? What would make your list of things to try?

I bought a package of Chike. I'm not a fan. I like some of the other coffee flavored products but I don't think I'll ever use this stuff - too sweet. If anyone in the US wants it, I'll mail the rest to you.

Help....... The original tablets were too big. I decided to try Bariatric Advantage chewable, caramel. VERY gritty. Bad after taste. So I'm back to the large pills. I want to try the Critical petites. Has anyone tried these? Bariatric advantage agent suggested wild cherry chewable. If anyone has any suggestions please share. Thanks

So, I actually did search out threads on it and didn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I'm posting. Does anyone drink this one? Is it any good? I love that nectar is actually good with just plain Water and don't want something that tastes best blended with milk. I'm actually more concerned with the differences between this and Nectar - what's the whole slower digesting, blended Protein thing about? I currently use Nectar because it's the one protein I've liked the entire three years post op. But I'm doing strength training (ugh...don't get me started, I STILL hate exercise) and Matrix was recommended to me by a friend who claims it's better for people wor…

Is lean shake a good source of protein shake...

I am a couple of Protein powders that I'm not finding appealing. I am having a hard time with protein powders. If I open the container and it has a weird smell of protein, I know it will have a strong protein taste and I can't drink it. I'm wondering if there is any one in the Lincoln NE area that would like to do an exchange of protein powders. I hate to see these sit in my cupboard and not get used. I have EAS Complete Protein vanilla and New Solution Nutrition whey Protein Vanilla. Any takers??

I am 4 days post op and I cant stomach the protein shakes anymore. I`ve tried several different flavors and brands and spent over 200.00 bucks trying to find something I can tolerate but havent no luck. I manage thru the 2 weeks liquid protein diet prior to surgery but I can not stomach it anymore. The smell of the protein powder makes me gag!! I know how important it is to get my protein in but I feel like its hopeless amd need HELP please!!!

Have been waiting on a surgery date and I got a letter in the mail today that I am low in Vitamins D, B12 and iron. Will this put a delay on my surgery? The office is closed until Monday and I really want answers!

Hello, so I am pre op and drink a premier protein shake in the morning, yesterday it gave me a migraine and today I threw up what looked like the entire shake, projectile style. Has anyone else experienced this with protein shakes? I've been drinking them for a few weeks but haven't had a problem until the last two days...

Just saw a commerical for a free Atkins starter kit that included 3 free Atkins bars. I signed up, they only wanted my name, email and address - no credit card or any other requirements. http://community.atkins.com/registration.aspx

I am starting my preop liquid diet on Wednesday Jan. 8th :0 I have been researching many different methods of Protein drinks. I came across a liquid drop which gives you 42 grams of protein in a 3.8 oz. serving. It is made by New whey Liquid Protein. I found it along with many other Protein Drinks.Needles to say, I have filled my basket! Anyone tried these? I found these on a website called Bariatric Choice.

Ok. The discussion is on at my house. Is there a "good" artificial sweeter ? We've been using Truvia and just learned it's not a natural product. We are all in shock. HELP!!!

As anyone tried the hemp protein?

I've heard many people talk about Quest bars and I figured I would try them. I found a link for free Quest samples! I'll let everyone know how they tasted once I get my samples.

Hi my name is Juliana and I'm about 4 weeks out of surgery and have a quick question regarding protein shakes! I know meal sizes are supposed to be 4 oz but I was wondering if anyone knew how much a meal of liquid was allowed to be. The reason I ask is because I don't get completely full off of 4 oz of pure liquid anymore like I did the first week. So does anyone have any idea the average amount of ounces a protein shake should be to be considered a meal? Thanks!! (I'm really hoping it's not 4 lol)

Hi Guys I'm looking for some help! I despise protein shakes to where the sound of them make me throw up but love slim fast I know we are required to drink them but does anyone else have this protein and do the slim fast instead or any suggestions and thoughts?

Just started taking these was wondering if anyone else has tried them..

So I ordered my vitams. The first Vitamins I had were by Celebrate. My doctor gave them for free. So when I went back to order my post op vitamins since I am having surgery I went with Bariatric Advantage. I got the Calcium chews from Bariatric advantage and a Multivitamin. The calcium chews were raspberry flavored. They were terrible. There is no refunds, so it was $20 down the drain. I wrote the company and they sent me samples of their other chews. THey are ALL terrible! I do not recommend them! For the vitamins they were mixed berry and though they are not as terrible as the chews, they are not good either. I like my first vitamins I got through Celebrate. B…

I have been hearing about this and it is been made popular with Dr. Oz. I am wondering if anyone has seen or heard about it and do you think it would be for a person who has been sleeved. I have lost weight but I was looking towards the benefits of the fat blocking and increasing serotonin levels for energy. Just wanted to get another perspective of this idea.

This is just a repost of info I did a few days ago. I checked this morning, the free Atkins bars and kit is still available online. Saw a commercial for a free Atkins starter kit that included 3 free Atkins bars. I signed up, they only wanted my name, email and address - no credit card or any other requirements. http://community.atkins.com/registration.aspx

Had no issue with them pre-op, but now I can't stand them. I have no issue with milk or water. This has been the first trouble food I've had. I've tried 2 different kinds and I'm waiting for my syntrax nectar to show up. I'm worried about getting 60g of protein in daily now. I'm 4 days post-op, so my choices are very limited.

I just wanted to post a tip for Protein shakes and other portable beverages. The tupperware tumblers with flat lids (not sippy lids or sports lids or ones with straws) are absolutely great. You can put your Protein powder in and throw it in your bag. When you want to make up your shake, fill it 2/3 with Water and shake the hell out of it. It won't leak. Then after you drink it (out of the tumbler itself), put the lid back on and toss in your bag. Again, won't leak. I have found these to be great. I get the 11 ounce ones. I have four so one or two are always clean and dry and ready to go. You can get them cheap on eBay but I just got the "rainbow" set. It was $27 for the s…

Hope this helps someone. I just copied and pasted this from another board: powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein Sampler Pack Proteins, including a New whey 42 g protein bullet and Champion Nutrition Pure Whey Stack. 17.99. nectar Syntrax You can get a box of all 11 nectar protein flavors directly from Syntrax for $4.99 plus $5.99 for shipping. Contact Rick Davis Medical Sales Manager Vitalady chocolate and vanilla Ready-to-Drink shakes, chicken Bouillon Soup, Cream of Tomato Soup, Wildberry Cold Drink, Peach Mango Cold Drink, Orange Cold Drink, Hot Chocolate, Cappucci…

Hi, I'm new here and considering the sleeve gastrectomy. I am cross-posting from another thread I found by googling the topic, but I'm not sure anyone follows that thread any more. Introduction: My name is Michelle and I'm 37 and live near Houston, TX. I have a BMI of 40 with no other comorbidities except metabolic syndrome. My doctor has suggested medical weight loss surgery and recommends the sleeve because I do not want the side effects my mom had after gastric bypass and the band has not proven as succesful for long term weight loss. I have also tried nutra system, weight watchers, south beach diet, and other methods to try to lose weight but I can never s…

I want to start incorporating more protein in my diet to ease the transition (I hope to.get sleeved in June)- would love to hear advice about which stores/websites have the lowest prices. I am vegetarian so shakes and powders would be especially helpful. Also, are there ways to sign up for free samples or coupons? Thanks!

Anyone used these prior to surgery?

Does anyone do B12 injections? I'm supposed to do my first one on my own today and am a little nervous. Any tips for giving them to yourself??

If you needed to take these vitamins: Multivitamins, Calicum carbonate 600mg 2xdaily, Vitamin D-3 1000iu 3xdaily and vitamin B12. And say that you are able to take one of these, which one would you take, I rather take one of the bottom ones. Thanks. Alive! Womens Energy Multivitamin High Potency: Complete Multivitamin High Potency - Whole food Energizer 26 Fruits & Vegetables plus Resveratrol & Lutein Alive! Women's Energy rovides Vitamins, Minerals, Fruits, Vegetables and Antioxidants specially formulated for womean's needs and helps support: Energy Heart Health Bones Colon Health Eyes Immunity Plus hair, skin, nails and Breast Health Take 1 table…

I'm drinking strawberry flavored Whey. I don't like it and the more I drink it, the harder it is to get down. Anyone have any tips to make it taste better?

I'm 3.5 week post op. About a week after I got home I figured out I was allergic to the Protonix I was supposed to take for at least the first 3 months. Since figuring out my allergy my NP said stop taking it but didn't give me an alternative. Anyone have an OTC suggestion? I was thinking Tums? Any suggestions? I have a lot of acid today burning my throat!

For those of you that use this, I assume it is excellent because it is sold out! Do any of you that use it know when it will be back in stock? Thanks! Johnathan

I have tried a bunch of different Vitamins and they are all just not palatable for me. I have had samples of optisourece, Celebrate and several of the Bariatric Advantage flavors and types. I just cannot tolerate any of them. I am wondering if I will be able to use Centrum chewables. are they different than the others I have tried? Are they smaller? I like the centrum flavor burst but my nutirtionist I cannot use those, she also said no gummies of any kind were acceptable.

So I respect those who don't drink coffee but I have never had a problem drinking it and have never come across a good reason to quit. The only problem for me was the empty calories so I decided to make it healthy. Every morning I drink about 12 ounces of coffee with 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/3 serving of unjury chocolate splendor protein powder and 1 tablespoon of unsweetened chocolate powder. This has about 80 calories and 11.5 grams of protein. It is a perfect way for me to start my morning any still get in some protein. You can also jazz it up a little if you get bored by adding half a peppermint. Candy or caramel and it only adds about 15 calories.

A protein shake that I recently tried and really liked has a lot of good stuff in it. I was wondering if I could use this as a multivitamin during the first & second stage after surgery? Here are the supplement facts: Serving Size: 3 Scoops Servings Per Container: 14 Amount per Serving Calories Total 134 from Fat 11 Amount per Serving % Daily Value+Total Fat 1 g 2 Sodium 140 mg 6 Total Carbohydrate 17 g 6 Dietary fiber 6 g 24 Sugars 6 g …

Hi Everyone First of all Happy New Year! I have only recently come across the Isopure Zero Carb Protein Drink (ready to drink). Is anyone else using them? Do they make a difference to your daily protein intake? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Has anyone tryed the Bikini ready Protein shakes? The carb count is low and I just got a good look at the label so is the protein it is only 10 grams of protein.

Hello everyone, What brands and flavors of protein shakes do you use and like? I know we all have different tastes but, it would be interesting to know the brands that are most popular. Where did you purchase them?

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I am about 1.5 years post op. Went to the doctor for a 1.5 year follow up and my blood work was done and came back with a diagnosis of anemia. All of my labs have been fine until now. My doctor recommend that I take another iron supplement (I already take 2 a day), so I am trying to come up with foods/ways to increase my iron without taking another pill. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

Just wanted to share these "shots" that I found. They are a little pricey, but they have 42grams of Protein in 3.5 ounced of Fluid. They are very sweet and taste ok. I like they grape. They come in handy if you are having trouble getting your protein in. I am still in my liquids phase, but beyond that I plan on keeping a couple on hand for when I need that extra protein I didnt get in my diet. You can find them at walmart too. http://www.amazon.com/IDS-New-Whey-Liquid-Protein/dp/B005JMRD22/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388541206&sr=8-3&keywords=new-whey+liquid+protein

Saw this on their website when I ordered my unflavored protein powder. Being a "cheesehead", how could I resist? 140 calories, 21grams protein, 2g sugar and 3.5g fat....pretty much in the same ballpark of a lot of protein shakes so I have used it in place of one of my three shakes on some days. Fortunately, I am allowed green veggies on my preop diet, so I have used it as a dip for broccoli, green beans, zucchini, etc. Also poured it over Brussel sprouts and mixed with spinach. Yum! For post op, it will definitely be something I will eat with eggs, chicken, whatever, when I get to those stages.

Have any of you tried the unjury Protein cheese Sauce Mix? I've seen mixed reviews online, either people really like it or they hate it. I love cheese and was hoping that this product would be a good choice for me.

I am having the hardest time taking my bariatric advantage chewables, I think I could tolerate some sort of gummy, has anyone tried one that their doc has approved? I will compare it to my Bariatric Advantage to make sure I'm getting my amts correct!

How long after surgery did your NUT allow you to add fruit to your protein shake?