Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

Does Protein shakes help with the weight loss? My surgeon never told me anything about that Sent from my iPhone using VST

So I'm 9 days post op with almost another week to go of "liquids". I've had a horribly uncomfortable time trying to stomach milk and whey Protein shakes. I would have one shake, take 2.5 hours to get it down, then be totally bloated and uncomfortably full for the rest of the day. This also impeded me from getting my fluids in, as I was so uncomfortably full I could take nothing more in. Spoke to my NUT yesterday and am waiting for a call-back today. She suggested Carnation instant Breakfast, but it's milk based and I reacted as expected. She also suggested blenderizing Soups with some protein to get some protein in. That's fine except in order to get the 40g of …

Does anyone drink the body by vi shakes for their protein shakes? I have been drinking them for a few months now and didn't know if i should switch to something else once I have surgery or if i can continue with them...

I am 2 weeks pre op and looking for brands and kinds of Vitamins or other supplements to buy. My doc says that a chewable Vitamin with at LEAST 25-30 nutrients in it. I have Walmart, Walgreens and GNC at my disposal so something generic or cheaper that I can find at those places would be great!! Also, what other supplements would you all advise taking? I've seen Calcium and Biotin but am curious as to why? Biotin I know for the hair loss but why take calcium when you also take a Multivitamin? Thank you!!!! Starting weight 321- sleeve date 07/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Did you get chewables Vitamins or liquid vitamins or just the regular Multivitamins? My surgery is next week and I am not sure what to buy . I really wanna be prepared for this post op!

Has anyone tried the pro ade Protein Water??? Wonder if it taste good it has 20g of protein and sugar free...

Well, I tried tried I jury's tasteles, put it in about 20 oz of crystal lite, and I can taste the protein.. Ahh we,l, I've got two packets so ill try mixing it in food, but for a drink, unjury flavorless is out.

What is your favorite protein powders and why what make them special? Also do you prefer medical grade protein?

So far, Roadside Lemonade, and Cherry are AWESOME as add-ins for SF Jello jigglers. Caribbean Cooler is NOT a yummy popsicle (Though I'll probably eat the 3 1/2 I have left). Crystal Sky isn't so yummy as a normal shake. Hrm... I wonder if I add a little davinci's syrup to the caribbean cooler popsicles... Nahh, I don't think that will help.

Im over 2 months post op and wondering how many Protein Drinks a day everybody 2 months post op and more are drinking Sent from my iPhone using VST

I have 3 containers of Unjury (chocolate splendor, unflavored, and chicken soup), plus sample packets from Unjury, Pantry Selections, and Nectar. I've used about 2-3 scoops of the unflavored and chicken soup, but the rest is unopened. 30 dollars for all includes shipping.

Which 'flavorless' Protein has the least taste/texture? I have a couple of samples of unjury, I'm considering buying some Isopure, any other suggestions?

Testing out some products and stopped by the local Health food Cupboard in my hometown. Lo and behold, they had sample packets of Protein drinks for 2.99 each, and the third one was free. So I bought three: chocolate ... and this one called "Spiru-tein" in Tagerine ... powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury on the list to try, too. Taste testing!

Hey has anyone heard of using Tums as your calcium supplement?

Through trial and error, I hope I've experiences the last of my last 30 minute bathroom runs (pun intended) Lactose Intolerance is no laughing matter. What was mildly inconvenient pre-op became a post-op nightmare for me. However, there is a glimmer of light at the end of my DFPW tunnel. I tried a number of Protein powders once I realized that whey Protein was not my friend. Although, I had no difficulty at all with the GNC Pro Performance Amplified Whey Protein powder pre op, it turned my life upside down post op to the point that my surgeon has me going for labs to rule out more serious issues. I'm having success with: Jay Robb Egg White Protein in vanilla and …

I am about a week away from starting my liquid diet before surgery. Not sure which unflavored protein powder to get. Several people have said the one at GNC and Unjury taste like fish. I could use some help. I would really hate to get a big tub of something and not be able to use it. Can you guys give me some ideas? Others have also said Show me the whey is good.

I am scared!!! of not getting enough vitamins, because every single time i chew my two huge bariatric advantage multivitamins, I throw up!! ive never do this with food or protein shakes, its only with the vitMins, and it happens one they have reached my stomach!!.... my doc says he never heard of this before. i am two months out and still cant chew them normally! any ideas??!

So, today is day 2 of my pre op diet and I am slightly confused about protein shakes/ bars. I bought a couple different kinds from GNC, but am not sure if they are the right things. Does anyone have any good suggestions of which protein shakes/ powders have worked best for them, without tasting yucky? An advice would be helpful...thanks so much!

I am 12 weeks out from surgery and have always had an intolerance for the protein shakes, pre-op and post-op. Needless to say, I am weak quite often, but make sure I eat protein first. Are there any other sleevers who have an intolerance to protein shakes and bars? If so, are you able to get the necessary amounts of protein in your diet? And fluids, as well. Still having a tough time getting all the fluids in each day.

Can I take a normal vitamin in a pill form? I am still pre op but trying to prepare all the stuff I will need after. Thank you.

So i spent my entire lunch break looking at blenders and am undecided. I am trying to decide between the MagicBullet, NutriBullet or the Hamilton Beach51101 personal blender. All of which have awesome reviews on Amazon. Which blender are you guys using. I want something that is going to last but I'm also not trying to spend $120+

I'm using the same Protein powder as before surgery and now my shakes are coming out too frothy and I can't drink them. They give me too much painful gas now. I'm 9 days after surgery. I used to mainly use soy milk but sometimes used fat free milk. Since my surgery I have only been using fat free milk. Could that be the problem? I've. Tried less crushed ice, more crushed ice, I don't know what else to try. I swear they were not frothy before I had surgery but maybe I never noticed? if it weren't for RTD I don't know what I would do. Thanks for any suggestions.

Hey now, im 4 days post op and i am sticking to the program of the full liquid diet fot the next two weeks. my question is, if you are sipping Water consantly to get in your 64oz a day. and along comes lunch as an example, i stop sipping water and substitute my protien shakes wich is approx 8 to 12 oz. ......ive been trying to consume it at an even rate over the period of an hour? 1) is that too much shake? 2) is that ample time 3) does liquid pass quickly through the pouch 4) i have not had a full semsation yet is that normal. Just trying to adjust. i am committed to mot streching my pouch. i am meeting my protien , liquid and Vitamin requirements . just looki…

Just a thought but we take all these vitamin supplements, wouldn't it be nice if they had one for protein too? These shakes are killing me, I think they taste terrible!!

Hello all! I bought the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury but I can't get past the taste in yogurt, crystal light etc. I was going to cook with it but it only says up to 140 degrees. Anyone try another unflavored that you can actually cook with?? Any help appreciated! Thanks.

I have been on iron supplements for several days because my hemoglobin is only 10.1, and it needs to be higher prior to surgery. The supplements are making me miserable. I have irritable bowel syndrome and they are giving me a lot of gas, gas pains and pretty bad diarrhea. Does anyone have any recommendations for a different brand or formulation? I am just taking vegetarian tablets from CVS.

Hello all, I am 4.5 months post op and have been doing pretty good. I have lost a total of 85 lbs. recently a very trusted friend has shown me this protein shake product called Metaboliq by Qivana. It seems legitimate . My question is has anyone had success with this product? I am being told this will enhance my weight loss during the "honeymoon" period which is the first year after surgery. Please if you know anything firsthand about this product please respond. I do not want to invest in something that may or may not work. I trust the people on this website. Thanks again!

Can you take regular Iron pills or does is always have to be chewable?? Sent from my iPhone using VST

There are so many protein drink choices how do I know which ones to buy. Everyone talks about Isopur and Unjury, but are there less expensive choices? What should I look for when I go to buy? Obviously the protein amount is one thing I should look at, but what else? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

I'm still pre-op but decided to go ahead and try the protein. I bought the whey protein isolate powder in a chocolate decadent flavor. 60 grams for a serving. 1 gram of carbs, a half serving at a time would be 30 g. I mixed with skin milk and I was totally surprised. It didn't taste too bad at all. I hope I can still handle it after surgery.

I am looking at two of the same multivitamins, one is with iron and the other is without. I have heard that people get constipated after the surgery so I am thinking that maybe a vitamin without iron would be best. But then I also understand the importance of iron too. Plus about 5 years ago I was anemic when I was bleeding internally and lost 2 liters of blood. I'm fine now but maybe getting a vitamin with iron would be a good thing? I don't know. I don't want to be constipated. I'm not sure what I should be getting. Also, am I crazy to be getting pill form? I was told I could get pill form but I'm guessing after surgery it will be very difficult to take. I plan to…

I want to know more about that Which proten or vitamins best for gluten allergy ?

How much are you taking? Has it worked for you? I have been taking 4,000 MCG. Come to find out I need 1000 MCG to get 1 MG.

my favorite shakes are by Atkin [ATTACH]14001[/ATTACH]

Where do people find they can buy vitamins the cheapest? Wal-mart or some other type of online retailer?

Looking to buy a good liquid Multivitamin cause i cant take Bariatric Advantage brand cause they make me sick and i dont feel like the gummies give me what i need. Any suggestions?? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Syntrax Matrix Cookies and Cream protein powder + SF Torani Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough syrup + unsweetened soymilk + ice. Sooo good!

I went to GNC, Costco, and Walgreens to find chewable or liquid calcium citrate and I'm totally confused. There are so many versions out there, but I could only find cal citrate in pill form. Does anyone have any suggestions on a brand and/or where to buy it?

I'm wondering what vitamins in particular will be needed after surgery? I'm trying to prepare for the costs.

just wondering if anyone has any suggestion for a better calcium D Pill just wondering if anyone has any suggestion for a better calcium D Pill that's better than the chalk mass they gave me in the hospital?????

I just got word that Syntrax has a new wild grape flavor....has anyone tried it?

Once again, my iron levels are very low (also B12). I'd like to avoid my 3rd round of iron infusions as they are expensive and time consuming. I've done tons of research online about the absorption of iron. As those who've had a RNY get their duodenum bypassed and some of the jejunum (where most iron is absorbed) so does ANY sort of iron supplement work? I've read that the carbonyl iron as being the most easily absorbed by us RNYers but I wanted to know if anyone has successfully kept their iron levels up with just pills? My hair is starting to fall out again .... I've had two previous infusions before I had each of my kids (4 and 2 years ago) so I guess I'm due for…

I had my surgery on may 28 th I was a little sick for the first two days then finally I was put on liquids when I was discharged my doctor told me to remember to take the protein shakes (100 whey protein) however the shake couldn't take me...lol I could keep them down on my first visit I spoke to a nutritionist and she had me change the brand to isopure and I just had some one Friday and it came right back up so I phone in and told her what else could I do so I came up with this plan 1 cup of plan Greek yogurt, 2 scoops of the powder, 2 pack of splendid, 2tsp of vanilla extract and pinch of cinnamon use the mixer and blend it, very tasty that gives me 68g of protein th…

My all time favorite protein is About Time. I love the birthday cake, mocha mint & unflavored:-) They r gluten free, lactose free, no artificial flavoring a, zero carbs & zero fat !!!!! What I love the most is there's no weird after taste for me.

Good Morning, Just wanted to share my experience with Biotin. Surgery was November 6th 2012, I have lost 128 lbs and feel fantastic....My hair loss hasnt been horrible but noticible. First I ordered the Biotin liquid off amazon.com, I got this pre op and started taking it a couple weeks prior to surgery, I Noticed my nails grew, they were strong, my hair was normal. After surgery when my liquid ran out, I wanted to save some money and bought some Biotin tablets at the local store, it was buy one get one, sundown brand I think. I noticed my nails were brittle, splitting, not growing and my hair started falling out horribly in the shower....I quickly got back on the …

I am not able to tolerate protein powder post-op (whey, soy, etc). I was lactose intolerant before surgery & that has not changed. Each am I blend 1/2 c unsweetened plain (or vanilla) almond milk with 1/2 c plain Kefir, lg TBSP Greek yogurt, 1/2 banana, & chocolate sugar-free Carnation instant breakfast. This is getting old. I added a spoon of peanut butter once but it was too rich for me. Any new smoothie suggestions that does not include protein powder? I am always trying to get as much protein in this smoothie as I can WITHOUT protein powder.

Any suggestions for good sources of flavorless protein that can be added to any other food?

Hi everyone, Can someone please tell me where I can find whey Protein powder with extra essential amino acids. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm going to buy a box of premier and then protein powder but I don't know which ones are good. Any suggestions?

New whey liquid Protein... I having surgery on the 24th. I am just researching some protein options . Curious about this, figured if ask the pros here