Hi all, I have my surgery next Monday and I have some questions. Where can I buy the Isopure? Also, I've read some reviews on benefiber protein powder, and I'm not sure if I want to buy it, it only offers 6 g protein. Does an unflavored whey protein powder mix in hot foods as well as it does with milk and water? I'd like to add it to my mushy foods when I get to that point and I don't think vanilla and chocolate will go over so well with potatoes or blended chicken :biggrin: Help please!!!!!!

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Shaun

Hello!

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I drink the various Isopure drinks to get away from the milk based Proteins - I find them really refreshing. By the way, these can be purchased at GNC and various Vitamin shops.

remember protein is KEY.

Hope this helps.

Isopure is available at the Vitamin Shoppe or GNC

the Beneprotein is what they brought to me in the hospital with my clear liquid buffet. I can't find it in the stores so I'm picking up the unflavored Protein powder from Whole Foods or Trader Joes.

One on the ladies in class attended was post op and she said each day she scooped in a baggie how much of that protein powder she needed to take each day and she would mix in everything till it was gone for the day and she knew she met her protein needs.

Thanks everyone,

TinaM...Benefiber can be bought at Walgreens.com they ship it right to your house. They have the individual packets as well as multiuse cans.

If you're talking about the Isopure protein powder - DON'T get it. It tastes AWFUL, the chocolate AND vanilla. I just returned 2 packages to GNC today and the guys there weren't surprised I said it tasted nasty. I heard the fruit drinks are really good, though.

The Unjury is pretty good.

And if you're looking for the chocolate ones, muscle milk light is good. Kinda expensive, but I would rather have something that tastes good than save a few bucks.

You can order Isopure from Bariatric Eating... BariatricEating.com - BE, Inc. The number one bariatric website for Protein, Vitamins, and success. Good luck!! let us know how it goes!

Hi all, I have my surgery next Monday and I have some questions. Where can I buy the Isopure? Also, I've read some reviews on benefiber protein powder, and I'm not sure if I want to buy it, it only offers 6 g protein. Does an unflavored whey protein powder mix in hot foods as well as it does with milk and Water? I'd like to add it to my mushy foods when I get to that point and I don't think vanilla and chocolate will go over so well with potatoes or blended chicken :biggrin: Help please!!!!!!

Isopure can be purchased at GNC. I dont recommend purchasing it in bulk though. Try a couple of the fruit flavors first. I thought they were waaaay too sweet. I couldn't get any down really.

The post-op diet is primarily focused on consuming an adequate amount of protein. Protein is not stored by the body and sufficient quantities must be eaten every day - the daily minimum protein requirement is approximately 50 to 60 grams for women and 60 to 70 grams for men. During the recovery period, you will need to drink liquid protein supplements to make sure adequate protein requirements are met.

Hi all, I have my surgery next Monday and I have some questions. Where can I buy the Isopure? Also, I've read some reviews on benefiber Protein powder, and I'm not sure if I want to buy it, it only offers 6 g protein. Does an unflavored whey protein powder mix in hot foods as well as it does with milk and Water? I'd like to add it to my mushy foods when I get to that point and I don't think vanilla and chocolate will go over so well with potatoes or blended chicken :ohmy: Help please!!!!!!

HI AE09:

MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW TOO!!! I AM STAYIN ON THIS SITE ALL DAY FOR SUPPORT!! LOL! Not sure where you are but I bought Isopure at Rite Aide in the section where they sell Ensure. OMG Best wishes to you! How do you feel???

T. :thumbup:

I found the 6 pack of 8 oz bottles of Isopure Alpine Punch and Grape at CVS. They run about $10. The punch is my favorite and has 15 g of protein per bottle.

Lovjonz,

I'm scared! My surgery is at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. I know I've been prepping for this for months, and it's here, but I'm scared. I'm scared to wake up with no band because I have a big liver! I know I've mentally prepared myself for this day, but I'm still nervous! "I'm like 90% excited 10% scared, or maybe its 90% scared 10% excited!":w00t:

Good luck to you too!! :thumbup:

you will be fine - fear does nothing for you, although it is natural to have some anxiety but try not to let it overwhelm you. There is nothing more you can do at this point but just wait, keep visualizing yourself in your skinny jeans a year from now, or one month from now your health beginning to get better! Fear is is but a distraction...

I went to GNC and got the Isopure fruit drinks. THey only had a couple flavors without buying a case, so I tried pineapple/orange/banana and blue raspberry. THey're not so bad, they do have a funny aftertaste, but I think I'll be able to deal with it in order to get the protein in through the next couple weeks. 40 g Protein in 20 oz, with no sugar and no carbs is tough to pass. I'm testing my theory today in order to sip this bottle throughout the day.

I bought a sample pack of Chike and I love them all, except for the vanilla. I also bought a sample pack of Unjury, which I will break open next. I got them both online. I am trying to get a list together of what I need to buy prior to my liquid diet, which starts on January 5, 2010. I found shots with 25 grams of protein at Target that I like, in grape. After watching others go through this years ago and not caring about protein, I know the consequences are horrible, so find what works for you and keep track of the protein, carb and fat grams. Thank goodness this can be done online now!

Bulkfoodsdirect.com has an unflavored protein powder. I have mixed it in hot foods like oatmeal, and have also baked with it. Mixes great.