Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

Has anyone else ever tried this? I think it's better tasting than anything else I've tried. I really like the fact that you can mix it with Water, milk, or juice and it doesn't get lumpy like Muscle Milk powder. I usually mix it with HEB Mootopia (it's a Texas thang, y'all) lactose-free, fat-free milk...it already has 12 g of Protein per serving and the Jay Robb has 25 g. I mix it with instant decaf coffee and it tastes sorta like a frappucino, still very yum! No sugars (except with what you mix it with), it has amino acids, and no artificial junk.

Am looking for a good unflavored protein supplement. I tried Bariatric Advantage and it still has a sicken sweet taste. I was wondering what you all thought of Unjury.

Is there a special Bcomplex made that has a large enough amount of B12 to cover both or is it best to just do them both? Thanks for the help. MGT

Just wondering because the dr said milk based was ok but then the hospital said no. Tried a Protein shot and hated it. I absolutely can not eat anything I hate. My stomach throws it up so it has to be bearable.

I'm not a sweets kind of guy to begin with. I got to this weight because I would rather have extra fries or more mexican food than a dessert. I am drinking 2 Protein drinks a day by Pure Protein and they're so sweet I can barely take them anymore. The chocolate one was tasty for a while but now I'm choking it down to get my protein. The vanilla ones are like drinking cupcake batter & I can barely stand it. The thought of having to drink it this afternoon makes me want to puke. Does anyone out there make savory Protein Drinks? Maybe a mildly sweet berry or something with Peanut Butter? Please chime in if you've had this same issue!

Cost has always been an issue for me and even though I like some of the other brands, this brand is only $15 at Walmart for a tub. Two scoops = 52 g protein so add skim milk to it and you have over 60 g of protein to one shake! It's not too bad either and has less than 4 g carbs and sugar.

Does anyone know of something else I can try? I already use the dry milk powder but still not getting enough protein in my diet. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Saw on the label of the vitacraves that 2 is a serving ... Since we're suppose to have 2 multi vitamins a day does that mean to take 4 of the gummies a day? My nutritionist has me terrified about vitamin deficiency soo how many are the rest of you taking?

Discovered a great tasting Calcium at the Vitamin Shoppe. It's Healthy Indulgence. 500 mg calcium citrate/piece with 250 IU Vitamin D3. 35 calories each. They taste like a piece of chocolate that you'd willing eat. 60% cacao. This is my "dessert" after lunch and dinner

I ran out of both about 5 days ago and am wondering what are the consequences of not taking. Just ordered some from Celebrate off Amazon, but they won't arrive until Tuesday. In general, I am feeling fine. However, my hair has started to feel brittle and am seeing a few hairs here and there. I am 3 months out so am not blaming it on the missing supplements. What are your thoughts?

I looking for the best tasting chocolate protein. Something that truly tastes like chocolate.... maybe ever dark chocolate. Your recommendations are appreciated. Thank you.

everyone says they are the best but you gotta get a costco card. so frustrating

Just bought 3 flavors of these just to try out ..any comments?

I have this its not bad to me atleast. Just wondering if any1 else has used it for preop diet. I start mine next week. Getting nervous a little. 20g protein per serving.

Has anyone tried Total Lean Shake 25 from GNC?

Haven't tried them but thinking about it...has anyone tried them? Experience good ? Bad?

I have multiple protein drinks varying in brands and grams of protein. Sometimes I switch up so I won't get tired of drinking the same thing over and over again. But I'm just wondering is that wrong? Shud I stick with just one brand of protein or does it matter as long as I get my protein in daily? Btw I'm 8weeks out.

Anyone have anything good/bad/neutral to say about this Protein powder? Thanks!

I can't wait to go get this powder!! I like the drinks so ill take a chance with the powder. And 50g of protein in one drink a day wud be PERFECT FOR ME!!!!!

I am about 3 weeks pre op now, and have been reading up on the pre and post diets as well as protein suggestions. My concern is regarding the clear liquids stages. Are their any protien powders that you mix with clear liquids that can be ingested during that phase? There must be something? Starting to order samples of different powders now, but just wondering how to handle the clear liquids phase? Also, a lot of emphasis seems to be put on the number of grams per serving of protien in the powders, but are the calories just as important? For example, Isogenix, and medifast, are both protien based, but I have not seen anything about these powders or drinks on here?

How much do I neeed to have on a dail basis? I have child chewy multivitams and B12 and calcium. What is the amount I need to take daily? THANKS!I week out!!

I am still struggling with finding a Protein powder/drink that I actually like! I like the Premier Protein (chocolate), but that seems to be about it. What is your favorite protein powder/drink? I like simple recipes; I am not big on blending drinks. I just want a good Protein powder, or one that is ready to drink! Thank you!

Did I read on here that someone found sublingual calcium? I have tried, CVS, Walmart, GNC, the Vitamin Shoppe,and Drugstore.com all with no luck. If you have them would you please tell me where you got them?

Just discovered dailyplate.com awesome site....keeps me on track :-)

Im post op 2 weeks. Just started purée diet. First day was great, second day I didn't get enough protein and man was I feeling it. I had no energy, was lathargic and generally felt awful. I woke up feeling the same way. Decided to have a super charged protein shake and sure enough, an hour later I was my old self again! I'm just putting this out there....heed the doctors orders to get enough protein. Wow I'm feeling awesome now!!! Hard lesson to learn.

Anyone have an opinion on this one? Haven't heard many people talk about it....

I'm post op (10/1), and have been having trouble getting enough protein daily. Today, I went to GNC and found a liquid protein shot. 4 oz per with no sugars or carbs. 50 grams of protein. Taste is tolerable at best and hasn't had any negative effects. Has anyone else tried ?ththesethesehheard anything

Hello Everyone, I am researching Vitamin deficiencies post VSG. Does anyone know of any studies that have been published after 2009? In addition, does anyone know of any on-going studies that look at vitamin deficiencies post VSG over a 10 year period? Thank you, Holly

I just learned something that may be helpful to others. Vitamins on food labels are listed as a % of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie/day diet. For calcium, the FDA's recommended Daily Value is 1,000 mg. To determine how many mg are in a serving, simply replace the % with a 0. So 25% of DV would be 25 mg. You can find the Recommended DV on the FDA's website if you want to convert other nutrients. I found that I'm consuming more calcium than I would have expected so I can cut back on calcium supplements

I did a search but I didn't see that anyone else has this problem. Every time I drink a shake, especially a chocolate one (syntax, unjury) I suddenly feel like I'm starving! The Chike doesn't seem to, but it seems like it's too high in calories. Anyone else had this problem and found a way to overcome it? Right now I'm just putting unflavored in my crystal light which doesn't seem to trigger me.

Ok so I have tried powders even though famous nectar and other ready to drink protein shakes and I can not stand other the texture or taste of it. Today I had my husband pick up a couple of favors of the Isopure zero carb ready to drink drinks in the apple melon flavor and the icy orange. Now I have only tried the apple melon on but it's actually pretty good. It smells like apples and cantaloupe and taste like sour apple with a hint of cantaloupe. I hope I like the icy orange which I will try tomorrow.

My surgery is 4 weeks away and I am trying to find Protein that I like. Propel Zero Sport (1 liter bottle at Walmart) with 1 whey protein bullet (42 gram ones at Walmart) is so good! I used the grape protein in grape Propel and fruit punch bullet in the berry propel. I have not tried any Isopure or the other clear Proteins so I don't have anything to compare. Hope this helps!!

Hi Just had my sleeve surgery last Thursday and I am tired! I figure I am not getting enough protein. I keep trying protein powders (unjury and my husbands from Max Muscle) Pre-op I had no problem drinking protein. In fact I actually it. My problem now is since I can only drink 1-2 oz at a time it gets gross sitting around as I try to sip it over an hour. My iced blended ones melt and separate and taste like crap. Plus the bubbles. It tastes like baby formula. I NEED to get my protein. How? Any ideas?

Does anyone have any experience with these? http://www.sunkistprotein.com/index.html

Will microwaving premier protein drinks compromise the protein?

Hey y'all! Hope everyone is well today, I have a slight dilemma, I NEED another protein powder, but one that is soy based because I'm about to throw in the towel with yet another protein shake, I like Muscle Milk and Nectar Roadside Lemonade. I tried Isopure but it felt like hair was on my tongue when I drank it so that was a no go. The other two, were good, except they cause horrible lactose intolerant symptoms for me and right now, 6 days Post op, gas is not an option for me, I never really complained if I had gas, but now it is not cool, It's so annoying and keeps me from sleeping at night until I pass it. I've tried chewable lactaid, but for some reason it's not hel…

How important is it to take the med to prevent gallbladder stones? I cant take those pills...they get stuck on my esophagus. Is everyone taking these pills twice a day?

Ok, I need to figure this one out. I switched from Bariatric Advantage Multivitamin to Celebrate multivitamin with Iron. I am still gagging / feeling sickvwhen taking Calcium and multivitamin with iron together. I also take b12, b50, d, c, krill and energy formula( from gnc). Am I taking too much of something at the same time?

Unjury Vanilla + Soy Milk + Root Beer Extract = 26 gms of Root Beer Float heaven!!!!

Hi. I am Pre op trying out some new things and was wondering if anyone has added powder to yogurt. If so, how was it? What flavors did you mix and how much powder would you recommend adding ? Thanks !!

Has anyone tried mixing a protein powder with a jello mix and used that as small jello protein bites? Just an idea I'm thinking about trying

Hey Guys, I just had to share. I have tried every Protein drink on the market. I am just shy of 2 years out. I ordered Real Meals powder and I like it. I got the vanilla and mixed it with Light Vanilla soy milk. In 8oz I am getting 39 grams of protein. Not bad...So excited to be getting in what my body needs. Just had to share. If you tried everything this one is good. No I dont work for them and paid full price! lol

i have a question for anyone thats been taking viactiv for calcium how many have you been taking per day and have your blood tests been coming back ok for having enough calcium and vitamin d in your body? thanks

I'm a big online shopper. The FedEx and UPS delivery people are my buds. Amazon is my second home. So, I need to find places to buy Protein powders and shakes online, preferably with good discounts, free shipping promos, etc. I have seen some Syntrax powders for sale on Amazon and with free shipping too. I know you can buy unjury directly from their website, but where else do you purchase your shakes/powder online? Any suggestions for other places to look?

I desperately need to increase my protein levels, but I have not yet found a shake I can actually drink they all make me gag and I can only get in one or two swallows. Everyone keeps talking about the unflavored unjury powder I can add to my food and get in more protein that way. I went to the unjury site and dang it is expensive. It would cost me 20$ (without shipping0 every week just to get in the extra 40g of protein a dayI am trying to increase my protein by. That is pretty steep. Does anyone know where I can buy it for cheaper or know of as good a product as the unflavored protein powder that I can buy? I need to do this soon cause I can only seem to get i…

1 Pre-made Premier vanilla Protein shake 4-5 Slices frozen banana Few drops of vanilla Small pinch brown sugar Blend until smooth. It's awesome!!!

Has anyone found some or heard of some?

A recommended amount of daily intake for a 2000 calorie diet is 300 mg. Heart doctors actually recommend 200 mg. We are really at 600-800 cal diets so even lower amounts should be taken in. I found out mine had shot up lately with blood tests and come to find out it was my protein drink. It contained 50 mg per serving and I take 2 a day plus other meat and food items through the day. Switched from that brand to a 0 mg of cholesterol per serving and lab tests showed a significant drop. Paid to much attention to the carbs, protein, and cals on label but forgot this part.

So as a complete n00b I walked into my local GNC...first time since high school which was 20 years ago...and bought what I was told was a "very clean" Protein. I purchased 16 Isopure bottles with an assortment of flavors. ***These are the nastiest tasting drinks I have ever tasted.*** The aftertaste leaves you wishing death on the makers of Isopure. Sure, 40 grams of protein and zero carbs sound good….but it sure doesn’t taste good. Anyone know if you can take unopened product back to GNC?

HELP! 2 days after starting protein drinks 1 week before my surgery up to today I have been itching like crazy. I have been to the Dr 3 times, thinking it was an allergic reaction to a bug bite, allergic reaction to the tape they used for the IV in the hospital & lastly, cellulitis. I have been given a Solu-Medrol shot, 2 prednisone packs, a rochephin shot, 3 prednisone tabs & have used hydrocortisone cream, benedryl tablets, Benedryl ointment & benedryl spray-NOTHING has helped. I am starting to think I am allergic to the whey in the protein shakes as I read online that that can happen. Has anyone out there had this happen to them? I am trying eggwhite protei…