Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

I need to be able to add Protein powder to Soup or coffee or what-not... it's the only way I'm going to get protein in. What are your recent finds for a truly unflavored Protein Powder that dissolves well and doesn't change the taste of what you're eating? powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, to me, is NOT unflavored. I can taste that stuff! Plus it clumps. Not a fan! My friend drinks something by SEI and likes it. I don't want an enormous tub of it though.

Ok, so I decided to start testing out RTD protein shakes.. And yes, I cheated by buying one with more sugar than I thought I should have but it was still HORRIBLE! It has the consistency of pepto bismol and milk of magnesia.. OMG, I just dont know.. I will probably have to add something in them to thin it out. BTW, it was Bolthouse Farms - Mango Protein Plus..

can I take my calcium citrate supplement along with my magnesium citrate supplement? Approx at the same time. RNY

Has anyone tried or know anything about pea protein powder?

I have been researching hair loss causes and found a correlation between inadequate protein absorption and inadequate stomach acid needed to breakdown protein. Found several articles. Seems reasonable that this would be an issue with sleevers and our hair loss problem. There are supplements to correct this but my question is that I also have mild Barretts Esophagaus and take a PPI. So does that increase my inability to absorb protein? Would the HCL Pepsin supplement be contra-indicated? I can't find any health professionals with knowledge on this. Any help?

Hi all- Just wondering if anyones used any of these and what kind would be the best before jump starting another diet. I was sleeved a litte over a year ago and havent lost anything in about 6 months so wanna jump start my body. Any info would be great. Thanks!

I'm sick of chocolate.

Okay, I'm going to be honest, I've never really taken vitamins ever in my life, I know not good BUT I'm hearing that if I Don't take them now I will loose a lot of my hair + they will help give me the energy to move (which I barely have!) can someone Please tell me the vitamins I need to go buy?! I'm a week and 1/2 post op and just never really looked into this aspect of the surgery =\ Thanks in advance for all of the help!

I found this website that has a protein shake mix that also has all the vitamins and supplements post op clients are supposed to have. The brand is Celebrate END. I sent the link to my NUT, but she hasn't responded yet. Does have any experience taking this?

I found this website that has a protein shake mix that also has all the vitamins and supplements post op clients are supposed to have. The brand is Celebrate END. I sent the link to my NUT, but she hasn't responded yet. Does have any experience taking this?

My issue is that I'm almost 5 wks postop and was on Flintstones chewables. Well my NUT said that I needed to take bariatric Vitamins. Well it's been day 2 and I have nausea and vomiting when I take 1 pills. Is this common?? For now I'm going back to my Flintstones vitamins till I can talk to my NUT again. hugs,<br />alma

I have nectar Fuzzy Naval and have heard nothing about wonderful things about it but I tried it and it was gross! Any suggestions? I put 4 oz of Water into a shaker bottle, put in half a scoop of the Protein Powder, shook it up a few times and took a sip. To start with, the powder wasn't dissolved all the way and there were chunks, it was GROSS. Cloudy and not like fruit juice at all, I tasted the whey and I could only stomach one sip. Are there any tricks? Maybe mixing it with milk or blending it in a blender with ice? Help! I want to like it so much but as of now I can't handle it.

I want a Protein powder that is yummy mixed with Water. I was hoping for something fruity versus sweet and tried nectar Fuzzy Naval but it was disgusting. I could barely get down one sip. I'm sending that back and am now looking for a replacement. I'd love to hear your suggestions and I'll try yet again to find a fruity shake that I can mix with water. Thanks!

I found this website TopTenProtein and it has a review of the best ten protein. I read every single one of them and it seems as if Syntha 6 is a good one. Has anyone else ever tried the Syntha 6? All the reviews say it taste great, blends well, etc.

HI, I was sleeved on Dec 6. My doctor said I could start taking my meds and I also asked about fish oil which I was taking before. He said yes. I started taking them, got them down fine. I am only on stage 2, mushie food. So here is my question, does anyone have any issues with fish oil and digestion, diarrhea, etc? I haven't yet but I only took them last night.

So I know we're supposed to be drinking whey Protein isolate shakes, but does anyone know why this particular protein? I was talking to a friend and she said that Whey Protein is very hard for the body to break down. She was suggesting a some Protein shake that tastes delicious and she sent me a photo of the ingredients. The first ingredient was Milk Protein Concentrate. A few ingredients after, Whey Protein isolate came up, but I guess I wanted to know if any of you have tried this kind of protein instead of whey? Why do we have to use whey and not some other forms of protein? I might ask my dietician when I see her on Friday, because if my friend brings over samp…

I'm a month post op and I am wondering which vitamins I should be taking daily...I currently take the calcium, biotin,thiamine, and B12. Is this enough??

My doctor has been trying to encourage me to use the Bariatric Protein Shake mix but I have found some from the Vitamin shop that seem to be very close to what he wants me to use. The cost is a lot better as well. Anyone have thoughts on different protein mixes?

Found a great fruity Protein powder to add to my Water. It has 15 grams of protein & comes in different flavors! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Though I would share what I have found to work. Please add what you may have found. DiVinci SF syrups Walmart Capella SF drops. capellaflavordrops.com tons of flavors!! PB2. Amazon or bellplantation.com. Powdered Peanut Butter. One gram of sugar, 5 grams of Protein and only 45 calories. No oil. It's all extracted from real peanuts Folgers decaf coffee crystals - great for mocha shakes Smuckers SF jellies (seedless). Good for yogurt too!

I'm kind of stressing out about the whole phosphorus deficiency issue. They have drummed it into me how easy it is to become deficient so I've been looking into ways to get what I need. Unfortunately the vitamins that contain a good amount of phosphorus are calcium chewies which would be great but it comes as tricalcium phosphate which the calcium is poorly absorbed so I would have to take them just for the phosphorus and take additional calcium citrate. Is there any other supplement which contains over 200mg phosphate without adding in vitamins that I don't need?

Buy vanilla protein shake powder and buy plenty of varieties of sugar free jello and sugar free pudding. It takes about a teaspoon of powder to flavor ur shake. Instant coffee and butterscotch make a cool coffee for am. Shake! A quick way to break up high protein monotenous shakes.

I found pure protein powder in STRAWBERRY!!! At krogers! still thinking about getting it, I've never tried it before so I don't wanna buy it and I hate it. I wish I cud sample it first lol so has anybody tried it before? I have the chocolate and vanilla and I like that so I was hoping I like the strawberry too

I went into the pantry and pulled out some things I purchased pre op. I just made a Unjury Strawberry Shorbet mixed with one individual lemonade sf packets and lots of ice, so refreshing. 20g of protein per scoop.

Sorry for posting about liquid Vitamins, I've read the other posts, but haven't found my answer. Which liquid vitamins do people recommend? I'm so worried about the taste, I tend to get very nauseous so any recommendations regarding taste would be helpful. I found the Wellese brand and am debating going with them. I haven't taken my vitamins in 4 weeks because the chewables make me so sick so I really need to step it up and start taking some. Thanks!

Hello! I am new to the community (first post) but I am very excited that there is a community of people here that all have had the surgery or are going to have the surgery and we can all talk and give advice. I have always hated going out for support groups so I am glad that there is an online community I can now share my thoughts and questions said. That being said, I have been having A LOT of problems following my surgery, and I had some questions on my supplements and medications that I need to be taking. I am 4 month out of my surgery and I still am getting these following symptoms: Extreme lightheaddedness/Vomiting when eating to much/many stomach and chest pains …

I'm 2 weeks post and when I take my chewable multivitamin I feel horrible! What I find weird is I didn't feel this way during the first week, I took them with no problem. Anyone else experience this? Maybe it will get better once I start eating?

Started my b12 subliningal today. i didn't think it was every gonna melt. any suggestions on making it melt faster? i ended up chewing it up when it was half melted. thanks!

I'm only a few days post-op and still on Clear liquids, but I'm already daydreaming about moving up to shakes and purees! I need a change of pace soon! My doc likes Chike, so I have a big bin of vanilla flavored powder. I also plan to pick up some additional Chike flavor samples and maybe some powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and nectar samplers as well. Plain vanilla Chike isn't exactly what I call delish, but I know it could have potential with some additional flavors added in. What are your favorite add-ins (syrups, extracts, fruits, etc) to make Protein shakes taste a bit more pal…

This stuff makes me very happy!! I am pre-sleeve, so hopefully my taste buds will still like it after. 20g whey Protein Has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. As all things....moderation. Just thought I would share for anyone else who may like a coffee flavored protein, every once in a while.

Hopefully I'm having surgery on 12/31 (pending insurance ok) - I just bought some Optimum Nutrition powder for Protein shakes (have to do a liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery). Tried one this morning and they're not exactly good... Are we able to add Splenda to them? Has anyone tried this? Rules against it? Thanks!

I've been trying some Protein shakes as Meal Replacements. My surgery isn't until Aug 11, but I'm trying to find some stuff that tastes good before that. Anyway, when I make these in the blender, they foam up a LOT! (like wiht only 4 oz of liquid I get 16 oz of finished shake.) I can't see where I could possibly drink it post op in the full liquid phase. I think it would upset my sensitive tummy to have that many bubbles in there. Is this normal? I'm thinking about getting a bullet, and wondering if it's less of a problem with that blender than with my classic kitchen blender. Oh, and the brand I'm using is Designer whey, French vanilla flavor. Any feedback …

Do any one use light soy milk with there protein shakes?

Premier protein shakes, 30 grams per 11oz. Premier protein bars, 30 per bar, strawberry, peanut butter, chocolate... Very yummy.. U can buy at SAMs .

Can i ask why sleevers have to drink protien powders? Do they aid in weight loss/ keep you from gettig hypoglycemia? Are they safe? Im confused..

Ok, so my boyfriend is one of those super tech savvy Mr. Fixit type of people and I had a problem that I went to him with. I wanted to mix powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury flavorless powder into my Jello without there being a weird cloud of powder because the texture makes me sick. So, this is the plan he has come up with: Buy a large remote control car, make the jello in a soda bottle, put the remote control car upside down in the fridge, turn it on, and put the soda bottle horizonatally over the wheels so that it will constantly be moving while hardening and the powder won't se…

M feeling pretty good lost 20 pounds in 19 days And then stopped losing lol is that normal I haven't lost anything for the past 3 days and I'm still on a liquid diet is that normal ??

Is anyone else having problems getting the samples to dissolve? I currently buy the chocolate truffle in the tub and its never an issue. So far I have opened two packs and they are real clumpy.

Im pre-op and have been trying out Protein shakes. Therein lies the problem. All the Protein Shakes i have tried have left me uncomfortably full, headachy, and gassy. Is this what I have to look forward to? Please help, i am discouraged. (I have tried muscle milk, lean muscle milk, lean shakes from GNC and whey 60 from GNC). Thanks!

I bought yet another protein powder...smh, did anyone try designer whey? I'm not sure if I like it or not

I keep seeing Protein bars, but none of them seem quite right. Can anyone recommend a good bar? I got one from the commissary that has more protein than carbs, but not a huge difference. I thought it would be nice to have something to snack on while on the run. Thanks!

Every since surgery 3 wks ago, I'm struggling jig time to drink protein shakes. They now all taste horrible, leave an after taste or make me nauseous. Therefore, I don't even attempt right now. I'm in the purée/soft foods phase and this is the only protein I get which I know is barely anything. Anyone else having this problem?

I just wanted people to know about Body Fortress Whey Isolate powder vanilla creme... It's at wal mart and is very good. Taste just like a vanilla milk shake. Make sure you buy the canister that says whey isolate vanilla creme... They have whey protein that is not the kind we can absorb so look for the whey isolate on the container.

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how Protein powder mixes with Jello when making it yourself. I would add it after disolving the Gelatin in boiling Water and then adding the cold water thenthe Protein Powder. Have you tried it? How did it work out? Any suggestions? I think I am going to try it, but thought maybe someone else already had and could provide some pointers. Michelle

Today was the first day I was allowed protein shakes. I mixed a scoop of vanilla Syntrax with a tablespoon of puréed pumpkin and a teaspoon of dried pumpkin spice coffee creamer, put it in a blender bottle and shake. DELISH! Tastes just like pumpkin pie!

I'm a huge salad fan, and I'm hoping to be able to enjoy them again someday. Has anyone been able to eat salad, and if so what dressings have worked for you? Traci RNY 11/5 40lbs down

I had my surgery on Oct. 15th & I was beginning to think I would just starve until I could finally eat real food. The Protein shake requirement was killing me because everything tasted terrible. Today I went to the health food store & asked what they recommended: About Time Protein shakes. They were $3 each, so I thought I'd try a couple. The first one I tried was Birthday Cake flavor. It tasted just like the birthday cake milkshakes I got at the convenience shop. I'm so glad I found this brand...now I can get in my protein without too much hassle. They have other flavors, too, which I haven't tried yet, but I will. I also mixed it with milk (lactaid) inst…

I bought some high protein pancake mix from my bariatric pantry.com, and it was really good. I heated up some sugar free syrup and put on top and it was quite enjoyable. No funky protein taste and it has 15 grams of protein per serving. I highly reccomend!

Got the ok to take small pills today. Does anyone take citrical? I honestly can't afford the bariatric advantage chewables and I know if I have to take 4 a day, it ain't happening. I will totally forget. If you do take them, are they big? Also, I can't remember if they are the brand that sell petites. Any kind of feed back would be helpful, thanks!

What vitamins dose everyone take I just spent 60 for mult but and iron