Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

I've recently figured out that I'm lactose intolerant. I'm 11 days post op and am currently on full liquids. The protein shakes are making me sick. It's not as bad now that I've stopped using skim milk and started using almond milk instead, but it still makes me a little sick. I think the problem might be the powders that I'm using. I currently use Pure Protein and EAS. Does anyone have any suggestions for protein powders that I can use?

Anyone try this before? The lady at GNC was saying lots of bariatric patients like it cause it has Protein and veggies and Vitamins all in one mix. http://m.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13072372 Opinions?

Interesting article in Men's Health about the efficacy and testing of Vitamins. http://news.menshealth.com/getting-enough-vitamin-d/2013/02/16/ It contains a link to the non-profit testing agency that tests and validates the efficacy of vitamins/supplements: http://www.usp.org/usp-verification-services/usp-verified-dietary-supplements/verified-supplements.

Ok I'm only a couple days out but I'm concerned bc every Protein I've tried so far is causing me to vomit as soon as I swallow it.. I can drink my broth, Water and etc but the protein is just not going down. I've tried Isopure, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, and a protein bullet from Walgreens.com.. Please let me know if there's anything else.. I am on clear liquid only. Thank you

I want to make sure I pass the deals along when I find them. Fruit drinks sale. The promo code is SUMMER20. (Ends 9-3-13) Also on your first order you and I can BOTH receive $20 if you put in my refer-a-friend code at the bottom. This way if you wanted to try something new but didn't want to spend the money then you don't have to. I myself bought some perdigested Protein samples to see if i'll be using them after surgery. And I myself would have loved for somebody to give me a code since my 8 bottles cost me $21.32 dollars. I would had only had to spend $1.32 ....ha ha...thats me....a sister that loves a deal. Well i'm just passing on the info. Hope you find it he…

Hey all I wanted to see if anyone has ordered from this website and if it can be trusted. I am always iffy about ordering things over the Internet and I just wanted to know if anyone has ever had any issues..

Tastes soooooo good! I love it!! 15g protein and 11 carbs... And then they have an EAS ready made shake with carb control. LIke 11g protein and 2 carbs, a good snack!! But, I need help with unflavored protein powder!!! Should I try the Unjury?

I had my surgery in August of last year. In the last 2 months I've started noticing that my hair is thinning and falling out...a lot of it. I take 5000mcg of biotin everyday and sometimes even double that. Has anyone else experienced this and if so, did anything help? I'm desperate!

Anybody taking potassium? I had to go to ER yesterday cause i was so weak and dizzy and my potassium was very low so guess ill be taking it from now on Sent from my iPhone using VST

Wondering if I can take ensure protein shakes to get a little extra protein in my diet? They're super low sugar, high in protein and affordable.

I haven't had a bowel movement in about in four (4) days is that natural for most of you?

I forgot to ask my doctor (but will) if I can take my Rx medication after surgery? I take 5 different medications - all are small pills.

Is there a recommended amount to take of each of these? I don't want to take too little and it not be effective. On the other hand, I don't want to take too much and it be bad for me. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and comments.

I bought a case of Isopure RTD and I haven't opened yet because I don't like that way it taste. I know I can't finish one in a day. I was reading reviews about Unjury and people said that it taste good and it doesn't really taste like protein. I was also told the same thing about Isopure....now I'm stuck with a case of it and several different bottles. What do you think?

I know this topic comes up somewhat often and I know a lot of it has to do with personal preferences but I wanted to see if a lot of people agree on the a good tasting protein. I would like to hear about all different types. Powders. Bars. Unflavored. Already mixed drinks... Etc. Thanks!

Can anyone tell me where I can find a good one at? that one makes me sick I bought one from the but vitamin shop its horrible all vegetable. Help me

I'm wondering where the chapest place to get the required vitamins we have to take ? The c, d, and?

Buy 2, get one free. I haven't tasted them but.... In a 20 oz bottle there is 160 calories, 0 fat, 50 mg of Sodium, 60 mg. of Potassium, 0 carbs, and 40 grams of protein. Sounds perfect for the clear liquids 1 week post op.

I have 1 week left on my liquid post-op diet and I would rather not eat than drink a protein shake or eat soup. I am not milk drinker at all but I have tried to choke down protein shakes. At this point, my gag reflexes kick in when I even put a shake or soup to my mouth, My question is does anyone have any suggestions on something to eat/drink that will get me through this last week of liquids. Thanks so much for the advice!

Hi everybody ! I just bought my protein shake powder in cookies and cream and im planning on buying vanilla... So far the cookies and cream does not taste good at all...does anyone have any suggestions on mixing up different things or an actual good tasting protein powder ? I start my diet on the 16th and my surgery is on the 30th

So today I decided to buy a blender and some "ready to drink" (RTD) shakes, thinking that a can of powder is going to turn me off immediately (vivid memories of Carnation Instant Milk in a box and other powdered Protein drinks I had years ago). I found the cafe caramel, came home and poured half of it in the blender, added ice and tasted it in a few minutes...drinkable, not terrible...or particularly flavorful but CHALKY...so I added 3 packets of Splenda, a couple TB of fat free Greek Fage yogurt and a splash of sugar free caramel syrup from Starbucks...quite an improvement. Next time I will throw in some instant coffee as well. I also bought a 4-pack of the Atkins mo…

Although I do hate them. They are sickening sweet to me. I muddle through them anyway because i have to. My problem with them is that since I have started drinking them I am STARVING all the time. I was never a breakfast person. I usually never ate before 5-6 pm (too much obviously). I was ok with that. I was rarely hungry before dinner time. Now I wake up starving. After I drink my shake I'm actually more hungry. Its a hunger that makes me feel nauseated. I hold off as long as I can and eat a protein bar. It helps a little for a little while. That continues all day until I can eat my lean/ green meal. After that I'm ok until I wake up the next day. I haven't read of an…

I discovered this combo last night- tastes very similar to Dryer's/Edy's cherry chip ice cream or the Dove cherry ice cream bites if you remember those (I loved them). 8 oz light unflavored soy milk (or nonfat milk), 1 scoop syntrax nectar chocolate truffle, 1/2 Tbsp dark chocolate cocoa powder, 1-1 1/2 oz Davinci sugar free cherry syrup. Mix in blender bottle and enjoy! Some of the cocoa remains as tiny little balls which explode with chocolate flavor in your mouth. An awesome chocolate fix! I'm a week sleeved and on full liquids.

I really hate protein drinks. Really. Has anyone got any advise for me? I am 9 days post op and am having a hard time choking my protein down. Help!!!

I'm pleased with my shipment from Bjs Bariatric I had the Vanilla protein shake added little ice and low fat milk it was great! I'm not sleeved yet kind of fishing around for protein powders.I have several flavors but again it's great.

I am preop and preparing for my grocery list and favorite variety of protein shakes. I am going to spend the next 10 days trying different ones. I start my preop liquid diet July 25. So far I have tried muscle milk. I can live with that one. I want a variety as I get bored easily. I will try the one from Costco everyone is talking about. Please feel free to keep recommending drinks. This is going to be a long 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after!

Has anyone added syntrax protein to coffee? If so what is the best way? I want to make a sort of iced mocha coffee, but not sure about the best way. Whey protein clumps when added to hot. So should I pour coffee over a little ice to cool it down, add mix, then top with ice?

Am I supposed to start chewable vitamins now? If so which ones does anyone recommend?

Will you please share your favorite flavor of Isopure and any relevant mixing ideas? Thanks!

I go back to work on Monday and will most likely find a few RTD to be mor convenient. Any suggestions? Also, any that can be bought at a store (Costco, GNC, Vitamin world, etc). Any info greatly appreciated!

What's the difference between the Chocolate Splendor and the Classis Chocolate Unjury protein mix, flavor wise? I'm planning on ordering the Chicken Soup, Unflavored, and possibly one of the Chocolates... Any other suggestions would be helpful.

I tried making high protein white chocolate pudding using jello SF pudding mix, mootopia skim milk and 2 scoops of unjury unflavored protein. Yuck! Blech! Gross! So now I'm having my yoplait light vanilla Greek yogurt.

A friend of mine swears by it for it's nutritional value and hydration properties. Anyone here recommend it during the liquid pre-op, post-op phases and beyond? Can you use it to mix your shakes? Any specific brands better then others?

I know this may sound stupid..but what do vitamins really do for us? Is it because we don't get much nutrients now? If I don't take them will I lose my hair?

I tried the 4 hour body diet back in February, and had pretty decent success with it. One of the key elements is something called a pAGG stack, which is Policosanol, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Green Tea Extract and Garlic. You take a pill 3 times during the day (before each meal) and then one at night without the Policosanol. You take it 6 days a week, then off one, then continue. Every 8 weeks you take a week off. Anyways, it really seemed to work for me, and was wondering if anyone used it to supplement their sleeve and new way of eating. Thanks! More on pAGG http://www.fourhourbodycouple.com/2011/02/02/what-is-the-pagg-stack/

My biggest challenge is getting all my Vitamins and Supplements in. In the past three months I found these wonderful all natural very soluble Vitamins and Supplements my favorite is called "Greens" I prefer "Greens on the Go". You get 8+servings of fruits and veggies. That's exceptionally helpful all you do is mix with your favorite juice, smoothie or water it also gives you a natural energy boost. The Vitamins I take are very soluble and easy on the stomach. The bariatric vitamins took me way too long to chew and dissolve. Check out this website and sign up as a loyal customer to receive 45% off the retail price. Hope it can be helpful to you as it is for me. Check out t…

Does anyone use lean shake (RTD) from GNC? I was in gnc yesterday and the sales woman gave me a sample of the strawberries and cream flavor and it was delicious! ! Stats- Calories-170 Total fat-6 gr Sugar-2 gr Protein-25 gr Carbs-6 Its in a 14 oz ready to drink bottle. Can anyone give me their opinion on this protein supplement? Good/bad?? Thanks for any replys. :-)

Has anyone heard of Raw Protien? It is 17 gms of protein,80 calories per scoop. It is brown rice protien. Live probiotics and enzyme. Raw,vegan,gluten free,dairy free. I a, looking for something to put in broth or other foods that might not have protein. I am on week out from surgery. Is there any problem with live probiotics at this point?

Can you recommend a good Vanilla Bean flavor proteins powder.I'm currently drinking the total lean from GMC just to get the fill.I'm not sleeved yet Nutritionist said to start drinking them.

I wan just curious as to when everyone started taking their vitamins post op. Thanks!

When did u start taking your pills without crushing them??

Having surgery June 26th, and as a vegetarian, I'm concerned by the first month of liquid or soft food. Has anyone tried some of the "Greens+" or similar products in powder form to add to your daily protein drinks?

Wondering if we allowed them at all

Researching reviews on Amazon and saw this. About wet myself laughing. "3.0 out of 5 stars Gross, but has a lot of proteinI drink these for lunch because I need Protein and like to torture myself. They taste like a wild boar's butthole farting green apple, but I just close my eyes and pretend that I am Dumbledore drinking the Drink of Despair and I'm able to choke it down."

I have only started protein shakes two days ago and I feel really nauseous after. Both times! What gives?? Anyone else experience this? Could it be cause in PMS-ing? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone drink these?

I am 6 months post-op and still using chewable bariatric vitamins. I have the sense that they are superior to traditional multivitamins. My surgeon says that regular multivitamins are now okay to take. The bariatric vitamins are more expensive. But what are you taking? Are you using bariatric vitamins or regular multivitamins? My blood work shows excellent absorption of the bariatric vitamins. Would a regular multivitamin have less optimal absorption?

I was wondering if it tastes good? I'm ordering a mixed 11 pack from bjs bariatric a but the fuzzy navel isn't available

Does anyone else take the juice plus chews? Just started taking them & just curious.

Since each of the little sample packets of Sytrax nectar I got were about $2 per pkt, I hate to waste any of it. It says to mix with either Water or milk. I can see mixing the fruit flavored ones with water, but don't the choc/vanilla/cappucino flavors need a little thicker of a mix to make them taste good? To be honest, I haven't even tried them yet. Still waiting to get a little smoothie machine from WalMart so they don't come out clumpy. Just curious. What's your preference?