Howdy!

I'm scheduled to get my band next Friday (December 7). I've been waiting over a year, so I'm very excited to move forward soon!

I had a visit with a nutritionist several months ago and have been testing out different Protein supplements. I went to my pre-op visit with my surgeon early last month, and was basically told to throw everything the nutritionist told me about protein out the window and that the bariatric surgeon community has recently started advising against whey protein for lap band and now recommend soy protein supplements.

I try to avoid soy as much as possible, and I haven't seen anything online. I did go pick up my pre-op diet foods from the office, though, and they gave me Visalus shake mix. I feel like I'm being trapped in a sales pitch!

My online searches haven't turned up much...has anyone heard such a thing?

Howdy!

I'm scheduled to get my band next Friday (December 7). I've been waiting over a year' date=' so I'm very excited to move forward soon!

I had a visit with a nutritionist several months ago and have been testing out different Protein supplements. I went to my pre-op visit with my surgeon early last month, and was basically told to throw everything the nutritionist told me about protein out the window and that the bariatric surgeon community has recently started advising against whey protein for lap band and now recommend soy protein supplements.

I try to avoid soy as much as possible, and I haven't seen anything online. I did go pick up my pre-op diet foods from the office, though, and they gave me Visalus shake mix. I feel like I'm being trapped in a sales pitch!

My online searches haven't turned up much...has anyone heard such a thing?[/quote']

I have used whey protein for over two years because I have a soy allergy. I have not heard about the new advice, but do wonder like you, if this is a sales pitch for that brand of shake.

BUT, you need to follow your doctors specific plan!

It won't be forever, just your pre-op and post op time.

Good luck!

Totally a sales pitch! Personally I wouldn't go to a doctor that I had to buy items from them. Big enough money from the insurance company without milking me for extra profit.

Been using whey for over a year.

Sounds like a scam, try another doctor. I see mine tomorrow and will ask.

I use whey...love it

Thanks for your replies.

The only thing I *had* to get at the office was the shake mix for pre-op. I went ahead and got the rest of the food for my pre-op diet there so I didn't have to worry about it. I don't have to buy anything there again, fortunately. I found a chocolate whey mix I really like and can stand drinking on a regular basis in unsweetened almond milk. I plan on continuing Protein shakes in the mornings because while I am horrible about eating in the morning, I can usually manage the drinks.

I've just been waiting on this for so long I can't handle any more kind in my plan!!

Body by VI is making its way to dr offices. I have a lot of dr clients who are now selling it. Their wives are quitting their high paying jobs to do so too. And they are making a LOT of money doing so. ( I'm an accountant)