I over heard that protein shakes are not a good way to get extra amounts of protein for lap banders... Is this true? Also what about protein shots? Are those good? If so what are some good ones. I have a hard time getting alot of protein in from just eating.

I get all the protein I need from the food that I eat. I have never felt the need to supplement with additional shakes.

I get all the protein I need from the food that I eat. I have never felt the need to supplement with additional shakes.

me too.. if u have trouble with meat protein look to fish like salmon or beans or yoghurt or skimmed milk even frozen peas , lots of good fresh protein sources out there

Oh OK but I work long hours at work and I drink protein shakes for convience and to get extra proteins.. I just wanna make sure that its okay to do that

I think they're important for pre-op and post op to make sure you get enough protein. I have 6 weeks of liquids so I'll be having quite a few of them. I like Unjury, chicken soup is really good and mixes great, as do their shakes, they taste good too. You'll find tons of different kinds on this forum that people talk about, but we all have different tastes. The nice thing is some of the sites have sample packs available, Unjury.com, ohyeah.com and bariatricchoice,com to name a few. good luck! Deb

Oh sure yes ofc its ok to do that .. do u replace meals with shakes ? or as a suppliment

I use them as supplements.. I eat 3 meals a day and 2 shakes a day for an extra 30 grams.

Just don't forget to add the calories into what you have used for the day.

A distant relative of mine is a personal trainer and is into body building, they rely heavily on Protein but his advice to anyone is always use protein as a suppliment if u replace meals with it then use the ones that u add milk to or that contain milk.. sounds like u are doing ok ..

I am in the Uk so they dont push Protein shakes here, just good old healthy food .. If its working for you then i am sure its fine

I was told by my dr. that I will be on 2 protein shakes the rest of my life.. He said I will eat 3 meals a day and two protein shakes a day.. I'm still on the mushy stage, but I eat a lot of fish and get on average around 90 grams of protein per day.. He seems to think the more protein I get the better I will be..

I was told by my dr. that I will be on 2 protein shakes the rest of my life.. He said I will eat 3 meals a day and two protein shakes a day.. I'm still on the mushy stage, but I eat a lot of fish and get on average around 90 grams of protein per day.. He seems to think the more protein I get the better I will be..