protein shakes

[NanaNanner 7]

I started my 2 week pre-op diet last Wednesday. I am using Gold Standard 100% whey Protein Isolate in chocolate from the Vitamin Shoppe. It was 24g Protein, 1g fat, and 3g carbohydrates per serving. It only costs $24 for a 2lb container. I think it tastes fine. In the mornings, I like to mix it with fatfree milk and a teaspoon of instant Decaf coffee to get a cafe mocha flavored shake. There are so many out there it was a little overwhelming. Luckily, the guy working at the Vitamin Shoppe was very helpful and saved me about $20 by steering me away from the really expensive labels.

I also like the Gold Standard. The Extreme chocolate is even chocolatier. I mix with sugar free Almond Breeze chocolate which is about 40 cal a cup. Another thing to look at is PB2 which is a powdered form of Peanut Butter which really gives it a good taste and boosts the protein even more. You can get almond breeze at pretty much anywhere but I usually just order it when I order my PB2 form Netrition because it's a flat shipping of 4.95 and sometimes its hard for me to find the SF choc around here.

[Nikki_D 28]

I had my last appt with the nutriti onist on Fri and found out that the practice is moving away from the two week all liquid pre op diet (unless you have a BMI of over 50). Now they are allowing 1 Meal Replacement shake and two sensible meals. I was sooooo relieved to hear that. As of Friday everything has been submitted and now I'm playing the waiting game. They said I should hear from insurance in about 2-3 weeks.

Wish me luck!!!