Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

Hi, I'm still at least 3 months pre-op (I have 3 months to go to fulfill my insurance requirements) but I have been trying some Protein samples. Thought I'd share my opinions! Atkins Daybreak Creamy Chocolate: This is my favorite prepared drink so far, but of course lowest in protein! Not much aftertaste and a good texture. Atkins Advantage Milk chocolate Delight: Not as good as the daybreak version, but drinkable. A little "watery" tasting. Atkins Advantage Strawberry: Chalky, tastes like medicine. Very artificial strawberry flavor. Not good. Muscle Milk Chocolate (powder, not prepared): This, so far, is my very favorite of all of them. Least offensiv…

Pre-op and trying to be faithful to my suppliments. I'm finding I have a very annoying metallic taste in my mouth after I take Calcium Citrate. Anyone have any advice? I've switched brands and it does help a little but they aren't the "citrate" kind so I'm not sure it is strong enough. If you have one (citrate) you've tried, let me know.

Optimum Nutrition 100% whey Gold Standard Protein powder - 3.3 Pounds is on Woot today for $34.99. Flavors Available are chocolate Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Graham Cracker, or strawberry Milkshake. http://sport.woot.com/offers/on-100-whey-gold-standard-protein-powder-3-flavors?utm_source=Daily+Digest&utm_campaign=47dbb8e5d4-Daily+Digest+-+20131115+-+Woot&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c5ca76da11-47dbb8e5d4-291137949

I like the HealthSmart Hot chocolate drinks from Nashua Nutrition, but when I look at the ingredients, I'm kind of concerned. I know that whey and Soy Protein are pretty much my two options when it comes to high biological value powders. It looks like the hot chocolate uses the following: Calcium Caseinate, Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Cocoa, Quic Milk, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Salt. Is its protein value derived from the Calcium Caseinate or the Hydrolyzed Gelatin? If the former, how biologically valuable is Calcium Caseinate? If the latter, that's a lower value but not as low as collagen, correct? I just want to make sure that I get an accurate tally of my protein intake …

There are some times when I'm not even hungry yet , Yet I'm thinking of my next meal ? A friend told me that "for her" that doesn't happen anymore ? Is this true ? For most

I love this website, it's my go to for my Protein shakes, Snacks, meals and Vitamins. I've even gotten my protein shaker there. Just sharing because if you haven't heard about it, you can check it out they have a referral program that gives you $20 off towards your purchase of $40. Check it out if you're looking for a place to get your prison No obligation, just sharing. You can use the link. http://www.bariatricchoice.com/get-started-referred-bc.html

I couple supplements I found, worth noting! I've heard and read a lot of negativity regarding RTD Protein shots. A lot of them contain either hydrolyzed collagen or a combo of collagen/casein/whey. Seems a lot of folks are on the fence with this, some say its ok and some say junk. But... Good news! There is a totally 100% pure whey isolate shot out there called "YES WHEY". No casein, no collagen. All whey isolate. And it has PDCASS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) of 100, which is as good as it gets. Conclusion? High concentration of good protein per volume. Get your protein on without trying to down big shakes all day. Also, a high quality shake m…

Ordered unjury for the first time on Wednesday... Excited that I got it today. I ordered the cheese sauce the chicken soup and the starter pack and I will let you know what I think of it all. Can't believe it got here so quick!

Do you just mix the Protein and milk? Or do you blend it with ice, fruit, Peanut Butter, etc? Like when I am in my pre op liquid only phase and post op liquid only, can I add peanut butter and ice with my shake? Or am I supposed to do only the powder and milk? If I add a banana to it, does that count now as a soft food, even though it's blended in to the thickness of a milkshake? Sorry if these questions are silly

Has anyone been dizzy if the don't get enough proteins or eaten three meals?

Has anyone been dizzy if the don't get enough proteins or eaten three meals?

6 weeks post op here. Trying to find flavors that will disguise the taste of whey Protein found in the powders. I have to move from pre-mixed shakes to powders because it it cheaper in the long run. Need to watch the $$$$! Bananas + PB2 + chocolate (sugar free syrup) so far is only thing I have found that will cover the flavor of whey. But I don't like all the carbs in bananas. I tried upping the PB2 + chocolate but it gets way too sweet I am also working my way (no pun intended) through the various recipes on this website. However I am using my powders and that is not cost effective. realize that everyone's taste buds differ....but I could sure use some h…

Has anyone used this product? It has Vitamins and Protein in it and I'm wondering if it's worth ordering, at the buy one, get one free price? http://www.walgreens.com/store/store/product/view_product_details.jsp?defaultRadio=Ship&id=prod6108935&id=prod6108935&color=&skuId=sku6096483&CATID=361155&size=

7 days post op, supposed to start taking vitamins today. Tool one and puked my guys up! Any advice?

Got a case at Costco and only had 3, can't tolerate it. If anyone wants to pick it up, it's yours for free. I'm in mt Vernon, (westchester) .

Lots of recipes including....cheesecake! http://www.proteinpow.com

Don't get me wrong I don't want to added weight Loss I miss the energy boost , it's a thermogentic caffeine pill anyone has tried them post opt ? The pill is Oxy elite pro

I just got a new Protein powder, True Athlete Natural whey Protein Powder in vanilla. Anyone ever tried it?

Hey guys. I'm needing to find a Protein powder, but not the flavored kind. I'm trying to find the kind that mixes like benefiber. Mixes, but tasteless. Suggestions? Stores? Also, I'm needing atleast 45 grams a day.

I never been a Milk drinker, the taste f premier protein shakes are good but it takes at least an hour for me to drink them because of the milky taste.Any advice please?

Does anyone know the price of Premier Protein Shakes at Sams/Costco? I'm trying to decide if its worth getting a membership. Thanks!

I just received in the mail some calcium supplement that I ordered and it's the best tasting I have yet to come by. The name of it is Adora and comes in 30 count for about $8 a bag. So although it's a bit pricey I totally find it worth the price. I'll also mention that this is NOT calcium citrate so if that is what you are looking for then this isn't the product for you. However I asked my NUT about citrate and she said because I am not getting the gastric bypass, just the sleeve, that I could use any form of calcium but I need to take the recommended amount. The reason I love these calcium disks is because they are milk chocolate and melt in your mouth. They remind me of…

Does anyone else mix their LIQUID vitamins with their drinks, water, or shakes? I usually mix my multivits with my shakes. I just get tired of the tastes after a while. No matter how good its tastes i just cant seem to be satisfied and grow tired of the tastes and they become unbearable. I've been through them all (brand and flavor wise)

My doctor told me gummy vitamins expand in your stomach and I had to take something I could chew ... Can someone tell me how they are doing on gummy vitamins ?

Unjury has the "Protein'd Cheese Sauce" back in stock. Has anyone ever tried it? I really like all the other Unjury varieties with the exception of the unflavored.

Tomorrow morning I am trying a new concoction for Breakfast. I took a scoop of vanilla Protein, half teaspoon cinnamon, quarter teaspoon of nutmeg and ground cloves and will put 1/4 cup pumpkin and skim milk and ice and blend. My fingers are crossed that it turns out because I am sick of breakfast. Anyone have pumpkin shake recipes they want to share? I have wanted a pumpkin lattee since fall started but alas too much sugar...

Just got home from GNC and they let me know they have a new flavor Lean Shake hitting the stores sometime soon. The new flavor is Pumpkin Spice.

Hi all. I wanted to share the love. I went to the Vitamin Shoppe for the first time yesterday. I was hoping to scope out those nectar Protein drinks I keep hearing about. I wanted to try the iced tea. Well, guess what!? They had the lemonade and crystal sky (a blue 'punch') on sale 50% off. I was told it was being discontinued. So it was 19.98! I bought one of each flavor and, though not as good as a non-protein drink like crystal light, it was certainly better than my chocolate protein. The lemonade was the best of the two. I had to ignore the smell (it has they whey scent) and the cloudy color, but the taste was mild and definately hints of lemonade. I'll take it! Th…

I was using EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control but it started to make me break out. So today I went to GNC and they were having a sale on their own brand of Protein powders, Lean 25 ($19.95 for the first one, then 50% off the second one). I was actually greatly surprised by how good they were! I bought Peppermint Mocha and pumpkin Spice and they are awesome! They also sell Cinnamon Apple and Key Lime Pie flavors, as well as the standard chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. I think there was also a Cookies and cream. Lots of good Fiber in them, too! Just thought I'd make a suggestion!

Has anyone used and or had this one approved for pre and or post op? I am trying to do all RAW, Vegan, Gluten GMO Free shakes or Meal Replacements. Any suggestions for another brand that fits that category please let me know

So, I've read the unflavored is undetectable in Crystal Light. Uh...no! I'm calling BS on that. It is totally detectable. Perhaps I used too much? I've tried it in Soups heated to 120 degrees and it clumped up. Thought I was safe not heating the max of 140 degrees. What is your favorite way to use the unflavored?

Ever want to try them, but not a whole $40 pack... Well I'm finding sites with freeeee samples Post if you find any too Love Ellie http://www.surgicalvitamins.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=6 http://www.celebratevitamins.com/shop/sample-pack.html

kinda wondering why most surgeons reccommend whey protien instead of the isolat with zero carbs i always thoguht whey protien made you gain weight and the zero carb actually did the same as the whey but without the carb intake which would eventually help with weight loss. Can someone please enlighten me on this???

So we're clearly addicted to Chike coffee Protein at our house and my husband and I start the morning with one. The only problem is, it's expensive compared to other protein powders, and I was wondering if anyone had found an equally good alternative that's regularly priced (e.g., $50 for 5 lb jar rather than Chike's 35 for one pound). I tried Click Mocha and didn't like it as much but wondering about some of the others for taste?

I am wanting to get the strawberry flavored premier protein and I cannot find it anywhere... help! ????

I finally found the perfect protein. It has no taste at all. Found it at GNC. It's called 100% Soy Isolate. I put it in my Iced tea... No taste what so ever. You can add it in anything even your food as you cook! I luv it.... If you have a problem getting your protein... I def suggest this!

I've been taking some things at soft gels. Recently, my surgeon posted info saying people with bypass don't get anything from the use of soft gels and needed to only take vCaps or tablet forms. Has anyone heard if this is the same for sleeved patients? I was just diagnosed with ADHD and I is recommended to take fish oil, but they are all soft gels.

I've heard of unjury, but can't seem to find it in stores. Are there others?

Hello! I had a RNY back in 2003 at 350 pounds and have teetered back and forth losing and gaining the same 40 pounds every couple of years. I never was able to get below the 199 pound mark. I have a good friend from work that is scheduled in November to have her VSG so I thought I'd hang out here with her and we would go thru this together. Have really enjoyed all the posts and especially the recipe exchanges. This has helped me tremendously to get motivated again to hopefully finally reach my goal weight of 150 pounds!! Good luck to everyone !

Hi everyone! There may already be a thread or 2 about this, but figured couldn't hurt to throw in a suggestion/review again. I am officially obsessed with powdered peanut butter. I highly recommend it to any other former peanut butter junkies (like myself), or newbies (also like myself) who are looking to change up their boring old protein shakes. It's made the last week of my 3 liquid diet much more enjoyable! Have a good night everyone!

Hi VST family I got my Protein samples from Nashua Nutrition today and I'm so excited to try them. .I read a lot of your post and thought it is going to be very important for me to know what I may or may not like way before it is time. I never realized there were so many flavors, types, and textures. I also didn't realize one serving size was that big. I was thinking the size of the little slimfast scoop for sure. My Sample Choices: Bariatric Advantage: strawberry Syntrax - Matrix: Cookies & Cream SDC Nutrition - About Time: Mocha Mint Metabolic Nutrition - Protizyme: Strawberry Cream Optimum Nutrition - 100% Whey: Extreme Milk chocolate Next Proteins…

Hi! I posted this yesterday but, i wanted to see if i could get more advice...Does anyone know of any other alternatives for post op vitamins ? My nutritionist told me about "OptiSource" and it has to be taken 4x a day. But its costs roughly 30 for 120 pills... I want to find out if theres something cheaper out there or something where i dont have to take it that many times a day... Thank you !! :-)

I tried the powered chicken soup and it is great tasting. You can find it at www.nujury.com It has 23 or 24 grams of protein in each serving.

I’m so disappointed with my head. I purchased 4 bottles of the Biotin at vitacost.com ($5.49 each). Well,apparently they cause Migraines in people who suffer with migraines.Guess what -- I just started suffering with this damn debilitating nuisance. So now I’m scared to take them. I just got them in the mail last night – Ironically, I was in the E.R. yesterday afternoon with a migraine. So if anyone is interested, I will mail them to you and then once you get it you can send me $5.00 via quickpay, I bank with Chase so all you need is my email address if your bank offers free money transfers. The bottles are sealed. It sucks that I can’t take these because my hair …

If anyone here drinks either or has tried both, which of the two do you guys prefer? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W08118/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2UGN8RF7ZQCEE&coliid=I2Z9GDRRIXPFR http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UVCIHW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2UGN8RF7ZQCEE&coliid=IP3CQZ2NKKEGP

I haven't started taking these yet, but will be later this week. If you are taking these, do you need additional supplements?

I feel so thirsty, yet i can only slowly sip.

Has anyone tried green coffee extract to boost loss for slow losers? I saw this article http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20064576 There does appear to be some success in studies with chlorogenic acid, found in green coffee, with weight loss. My resting BMR is only 1345 calories per my nut, the result of years of yoyo dieting. I would really like to to lose more than a pound or two a week. I do walk for exercise but with bad knees, arthritis, etc. it's not easy to burn more than a few hundred extra calories a day. I'm also off caffeine since presurgery.

I'm 8 weeks out from surgery. My biggest challenge is my inability to tolerate any of the many(!) protein drinks and powders I tried. I read several posts from members who recommended the Premier Protein drinks. I took the recommendations and purchased both the vanilla and chocolate shakes. Hurrah! Icy cold, I can tolerate (even maybe like) these. Price-wise, they are reasonable, and super-handy since they are pre-made. Thank you!!!

Has anyone tried this? Have you doctored it up, and if so, how? I made some up this morning and thought it was pretty good.......after I sampled it, I threw in some PB2 to jack up the flavor, and I just have to say Yum!