Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

I'm reeeeeeeally tired of batiatric advantage shakes and looking for some ideas of the most tolerated and best tasting protein shake powders on the market.

Hello all, My wife recently discovered that if you buy any Protein powders at GNC and for some reason do not like them, you can either return them for exchange or get your full money back. I tried a few different ones, and the powder I liked the most is called muscle milk. Hopefully this helps someone. p.s. make sure and check with your local GNC I am not sure if this is a company policy.

Many times, I see pre and post op asking about high quality Vitamins. I see so many patients pounding away with sub-standard vitamins, and they really don't realize what they are missing. I realize a lot of surgeons recommend Flintstones or even some of the adult gummies, but really we have to be our best advocates for our best overall health. Jill over on ObesityHelp has compiled a spreadsheet, and it is on a live downloadable file. You do not have to sign in to download it. Just click on the spreadsheet, and you can either choose to OPEN or SAVE it as an Excel Document. This will give you a breakdown of exactly what you are getting. She has broken it down to a…

I really have enjoyed taking the chewable multi-vitamins, Viactive, but now I cannot seem to find them without Calcium. Their calcium is not calcium citrate - which is what I was told to take. I was told NOT to take calcium carbonate. Do any of you have a source for a chewable like the Viactiv that does not have the calcium? I take the calcium citrate separately with a Bariatric Advantage supplement. Thanks so much for your help!

On the pricey side BUT if your anything like me since being sleeved I spend about half of what I spent on food when I had my fully stretched full sized stomach...so it is actually affordable. Essential whey Protein:svengo:

Hi, I'd like some info on where I can buy chewable viamins? Can we take chewables during the liquid phase? I believe I'm not supposed to take them until week 3, but when I do what kind of chewables do I need? Thanks!!

I know I read an article a few weeks ago why we shouldn't drink while eating but can't find it. Can anyone help?:thumbup:

So I was just checking out the insert for my Nexium and it said it can reduce iron absorption. What can I do besides spacing them out as far as possible? Should I be taking more? My current iron supplement is 11 mg and there's another 4 mg in my multi.

Hi all - I'm wondering what everyone is doing regarding the calorie and carb count in their daily supplements. Are you adding those to your daily totals? I'm over 100 calories and 10 carbs just in supplements alone. I want to add flax seed oil to my protein shake, but the calorie count is 120 per tablespoon. Seems like an awful lot of "extra calories". My skin has become dry since surgery and I thought that the flax would help with that. I'm trying to stay under 700 calories/40 carbs per day and with the added calories of the supplements it's getting hard. Please let me know what you all are doing. Thank you for your time......Julie

I'm 3 days out, and today I had this for my morning shake. It mixes with 12 oz of Water, and was to me DELICIOSO! Here's the nutritional infor....it is on the higher calorie count, but for me at this stage where I'm still on clears, this gives me a good calorie surge in the morning and 60g. of protein! Serving Size 3 scoop(s) Servings Per Container 17 Amount Per Serving % DV Calories 280.00 Calories from Fat 10.00 Total Fat 1.00 g 2% Saturated Fat 0.50 g 3% Cholesterol 15.00 mg 5% Sodium 300.00 mg 13% Potassium 450.00 mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 7.00 g 2% Dieta…

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I got this from Vitalady.com I didn't know there were so many different Protein. So which one is recommended after surgery? I'm trying to find which one I need to get for after sugery. I want some samples but dunno where to get them? I like chocolate though. I'm taking the EAS protein from costco it tastes alright considering I mix it with Water, but it usually always leaves little clumps. I was thinking of Isopure? or nectar? whey Protein Isolate It is the purest form of whey protein. It gets into the blood system the quickest. Is generally the most expensive to use and although it mixes well it can "foam" up. They tend not to be as filling or satisfying…

A link to Consumer Reports July 2010 article on Protein drinks, some contain arsenic, lead, mercury etc. Yikes! Protein Drinks: Consumer Reports

I just bought my proteinx at the dr. office today. I got the grape flavored. Should I have bought another flavor. The office girl just told me that they like the grape the best. Is there an unflavored? Any help would be great!

I made the mistake of buying 4 large containers of vanilla unjury protien from my doctors office. I should have bought some smaller sample packs of other flavors. The Vanilla is absolutely terrible. I went to a GNC store the other day to see if they have some smaller sample packs of any Protein. The smallest they have is a humongous container for $39.95

If you're pre-op and you would like a few packets of unjury Protein chicken broth powder for your clears phase right after surgery, send me a message with your address. First message received gets them. I have unflavored protein that I use for Soups, so I really don't need them any more, and it seems a shame to waste them, even if it is just a few packets.

I couldn't find it in the protein drink section. Of course, there is never anyone around to ask. They are still selling Premier but I like the light taste of MM too. Anyone know about their Costco? TIA.

For those of you who drink the Premier Protein RTD shakes from costco....is this the same product? We don't have a Costco anywhere around here so I've been looking for it online. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Protein-Shakes-18-11oz-shakes/dp/B001O213RM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1280257788&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Premier Protein - High Protein Ready To Drink Shakes, 18-11oz shakes: Health &[/ame]

The chocolate and chocolate are great when cold. They can be purchased in 4 packs a Wal-Mart for under $5.00. When I was younger I drank 5 of these a day for 4 months and lost 83 lbs but after divorce gained it all back. I am using the EAS CARBO CONTROL now waiting for 6 weeks for the VSG. These drinks are very good. Besides the nutrients I am listing they have many vitamins. Calories 110 Calories from Fat Total Fat 3g Cholesterol 20mg Sodium 280mg Potassium 540mg Total Carbohydrate 4g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 0g …

I am having to do the pre op diet for 3 weeks (yuck) but I do understand the importance of it! Saying that my Dr offers the Bariatric Advantage nutritional supplement to be purchased. Has anyone tried these products ( Meal Replacement drinks and bars) and if so what did you think of them?? It is quite a bit of money to spend. Some suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks Scheduled for surgery August 7, 2010:biggrin2:

Ok...so I really like these! The 14 oz. bottle has 32 g's of Protein. Has anyone else tried these? Are they are good choice for a Protein Drink? I also really like the Muscle Milk Light Protein powder. I'm trying to find alternatives to my one and only that I like the best that I get at my surgeon's office. That is PrescriptFit Lactose Free chocolate powder. One scoop mixes with 6 oz. of Water and has 14 g's of protein. Thoughts on the OhYeah! RTD shakes and the Muscle Milk Light powder?

I have surgery in 1 week. In 2 days, I'm going to all the required appointments (nutritional, psych, exercise, pre-testing, Upper GI, etc.....all in one day!). I'm trying to do as much research as I can. And I know that I will be ordered to drink Protein drinks. Since I haven't been to the appointments yet, I haven't been told how much and what to drink. I'm sure they'll tell me, but until then, I was just wondering a few things: What exactly is the average that I'm supposed to drink a day? After surgery, when exactly do I start on the Protein Drinks? Also, I found a drink called NAKED. They have all sorts of flavors, but one is a Protein Drink. It's a juice smo…

Does any have any tips to reduce the heartburn from vitamins? I take nexium everyday?

What is the BEST unflavored protein mix??

I posted the thread about the prolab powder, this is what is available at the PX. I just discovered that besides the powder, they also have ready to drink bottles of Myoplex, I think that's how it's spelled. 28g protein, 4 carbs per serving. I got a four pack for my fridge so that I have something waiting for me when I return. Anybody try this stuff?

Hi everyone! Ok.. here wondering if anyone has had a problem with low Iron. To my knowledge I have not had any problems but my Aunt who has has surgery about 6mths prior to me has warned me to watch out for low iron. Is this common with VSG and besides taking 2 multi-vitamins daily and trying to eat red meat a couple of times a week I do nothing for iron.. any advice out there?

Hey everybody, Any personal experience with Prolab whey Protein, chocolate flavored? I can get stuff sent to me through drugstore.com or amazon but the PX carries a lot of protein stuff, soldiers love their muscle-building technology. =) So the stuff we have at the PX are enormous tubs of this Prolab chocolate powder. The nutrition guide said something like 28 g protein per serving (wow!), 4 carbs, and I think the overall cal was like 160. So I wanted to know if anybody has tried this stuff, did you like it, was it good, gross, etc. I was going to try it now but remembered all the cautions from people that flavors you may like pre-op you may find disgusting po…

I'm as big a chocosaurus as the next gal, but I'm noticing that all of these protein drinks for our full liquid phase are sweet, either chocolate or fruit sweet. Are there any savory options out there? A high-gram protein drink that tastes more like beef broth or something savory might make a welcome change after days of sticky sweet. Does that exist?

I'm scheduled for surgery on Monday, 6/28. My pre-op instructions include 2 weeks on a liquid diet, my surgeon recommended Bariatric Advantage Protein Meal Replacement (www.bariatricadvantage.com). I ordered chocolate and strawberry powder, and they've pretty good, and because they are so high in protein (27g), I haven't felt too hungry, although I do miss chewing! You mix 2 scoops of the powder with 8oz of Water. I've prefer them in a blender, I add a little ice and get a nice thick shake. I've also added the powder to water and mixed that way, which is great when you're on the move. I plan on continuing to use this product post-op :blushing:

Hi! Wondering if it matters wheather I use Soy or Whey protein powder?? It seems to me the soy is much less grity?? Is it just as good as the Whey?? Thank you!!!!

The website is Worldwide Sport Nutrition I bought two cans today at Trader Joe's. There were other flavors as well. vanilla Cream The deliciously light and creamy flavor of Pure Protein Vanilla Cream Protein shake is almost too good to be true. With 35 grams of high quality protein and 0 grams trans fat, Pure Protein Van…

If you are still on Protein shakes, and havn't been having regular bowel movements then I suggest adding a large tablespoon of the Metamucil, clear and natural, tasteless Fiber into your shake prior to blending it up. You will never know it is there until you get the pleasant urge to go "Potty" the next day .

When should I start my pre-op vitamins regiment? Just trying to start budgeting for the new list of supplements I'll need for the wife and I.

TSA-friendly 3.4 oz vial of liquid protein in 4 fruit flavors, 42 grams protein, zero sugar, carbs. I ordered several of these. Great for flying. Here's the link: IDS Sports New-Whey Liquid Protein, 42 g Protein (3.1 oz. vial)

how much daily protein is our goal ? & how much can the body take at a time? :thumbup:

Okay, so its getting boring on liquid phase! I found this and wanted to share. Hope it helps!!!! Pimp My Protein Shake: Protein shake recipes:drool5:

Ok, my surgery is May 10th. I have never been one to take Vitamins. Even when I was pregnant, I could not stomach the prenatals. I have tried to take a multi-Vitamin before and they make me sick. So... Pre Op, should I take a children's vitamin to get my body in better shape? Post Op, what would be a good option on vitamins? Chewable? What all should I take? A multi-vitamin plus Iron, Calcium, etc? Any input here would be great! Trying to take some wonderful advice of getting my foods and vitamins prior to surgery so that it will take minimal effort in that area. Thanks!!!:wink1:

Hi All, I use the Bariatric Advantage passion fruit flavored iron and it gives me nasty iron burps. Does anyone have a brand that doesn't do this? TIA, Pennie

Found this drink at Target today, all fruit, all natural with whey Protein concentrate and soy protein isolate. Anyone hear of these? They have 30 grams of protein for 15 oz. I know I will drink this over the next few days but the carb content does bother me, 68 grams of carbs for the entire bottle...

I like the unflavored mixed w/sugar-free pudding, jell-o, and broth. What I dislike, currently using Isopure Unflavored, is the "milky" appreance, it makes me sick to my stomach just looking at it. I realize this is a small thing, however, is there an unflavored Protein that is "non-milky" when used w/sugar-free drinks. HELP. Day 3 of my 14 day fast in preparing for surgery. Thanks, Margaret

Hi, Reading posts here I have heard a few times that the body can only handle 20 grams of protein at a time. Is this correct? Why then would there be products with 30 or more? Can someone please enlighten me?? Thanks.

Anyone else try the Jay Robb whey Protein? I just got a sample from GNC and I think it tastes pretty good. I've just started to try some samples in the hopes of having surgery in June or July. I mixed it with milk. (I'm not sure if that's the recommendation or not for Post Op diets) You can mix it with Water, too. But I haven't tried it that way yet. There's 25 grams of protein in it and it has Slevia no calorie sweetener in it.

Does anyone have favorite tips about how to use the unlflavored Proteins that really masks them? I tried crystal light and I was still too aware of it. I'm a whiner I know! I am just trying to be vigilant about getting the Protein in. Thanks ya'll!

From Wikepedia: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): The PPIs include omeprazole (Prilosec, Losec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix, Pantoloc), and esomeprazole (Nexium). The reduced secretion of gastric acid and pepsin produced by PPIs can reduce absorption of protein-bound (dietary) vitamin B12, but not supplemental vitamin B12. Gastric acid is needed to release vitamin B12 from protein for absorption. Reduced vitamin B12 levels may be more common with PPIs than with H2-blockers, because they are more likely to produce achlorhydria (complete absence of gastric acid secretion). However, clinically significant vitamin B12 deficiency is un…

Got these at GNC - it is 45g of protein in a 3.1 oz container that looks like a big test tube. I tried the fruit punch flavor - it's almost cough syrup-like in its sweetness and consistency. It's a lot easier (and faster) to get down than a bottle of Isopure, though. My two worries are that it contains 8g of carbs (5g from "sugar alcohol") and a blend of protein. I was told to try for 100% whey protein if possible. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks.

The flavors, that is. Anyone have experience with Egg White, Rice or other powder proteins? How would you describe it? I've been trying to get protein in through meats but just can't do it comfortably. I'd like to be able to get supplementation with the various powders but it really is making me wretch. Help!

I look over the various postop eating plans out there and see oatmeal, flax, grits on the menu, but not rice - not even blended. I had oatmeal 2-3 days ago and it actually went down very well. Same thing with grits - made with chicken stock, it was very tasty. Both have the potential for sitting and expanding in your stomach, but things went well. So... why the ban on rice early on? Rice is my preferred starch over all of the above and even bread and potatoes. It's just what I grew up eating and my preference. The chewy brown rice at P.F. Chang is my favorite. Anyone out there eating rice? When did you re-introduce it? Adjusting mindset and bad habits of …

Okay so quite a few people around here cannot stand protein shakes. I don't blame you! Mine's starting to get realllllll old. Anyway, I was reading a blog today (Melting Mama, a RNY patient) and she had this review. Capella Flavor Drops - Zero Sugars - Pure Flavor. - melting mama I Product enabler. It's basically sweetener-free super concentrated flavorings. There's everything from cinnamon danish swirl to buttered popcorn, graham cracker, and apple pie. She says she would use them in anything, but most of all suggests protein shakes. Her suggestion is to get basic flavored protein powder (chocolate, vanilla, unflavored) and add whatever flavor you want. I haven't tried t…

I have been using unjury but would like to find something I can buy in the store vs. ordering online. Anyone know of something comparable? What about Myoplex? Thanks!

What is your favorite Protein drink? Do you prefer powers or RTD? Where do you buy it? Sorry for all the questions, but I am desperate to find a protein I like before surgery. I have tried a few, including the Isopure RTD and they are NASTY! I would love to be able to buy a bunch of samples. I just hate the idea of spending money on a huge tub of something that I will only end up hating. Thanks all! Kelsie