I'm over 6 weeks out and was not ever told to drink Protein shakes. I live in the uk and my nutritionist told me to drink slim fast, which has around 25 carbs in each bottle. She wrote for me to drink it 2 or 3 times a day. So I am quite confused as I have been given NO information on grams of protein, carbs, simply was told to eat 'balanced' meals and have veg, protein and carb at each meal, except for Breakfast where I am mean to have carbs.

I'm actually not even managing 35g of protein and I'm thinking of buying some Protein Shakes, maybe from ebay so I can help achieve some goals. Most of the information I have learnt is from here and I am a bit peeved at how behind my nutritionist is with things. I had a conversation with her about calories and asked her: "I'm aiming for 600-800 calories, Is that enough?" and she just looked at me and went, "Don't worry about calories, nobody else does". ( As in no one from that support group.) I seem to be the only one concerned with writing things down and counting calories in that hospital group, most people just 'eyeball everything' and where that's fine eventually, I need to know calories...at least so I know if it's enough/too much!

Anyone know of any good protein shakes II can buy on ebay? I literally no NOTHIING about them

sorry I put this on pre op, rather than post op questions- my bad! x

I had a hard time with a lot of Protein shakes - just couldn't handle the taste & gagged a lot. I finally found 2 that really made a difference for me:

http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Instantized-Protein-Pound/dp/B000GIUQOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298072338&sr=8-1

http://www.unjury.com/reg/chicken_soup_flavored_protein.shtml

Both are available in the US from Amazon.com. I mixed the any whey into sf pudding and yogurts for a boost in protein. It's also good in SF Hot cocoa (just don't get the Water too hot or it will clump the protein - YUCk!!!!)

I was told to aim for 60+ grams of protein a day. Protein first, then low carb veggies, and starch/fruit if I had room. Usually that meant a spoon of mashed potatoes or something.

I think I averaged 600 calories a day for the first few months, then moved to 800 calories, then 1000 calories (around month 5) and stayed around 1200 from month 7 to 10. I'm maintaining on 1500-2000 calories (depending on my activity level for the day). Did your surgeon have guidelines for you?

A good on-line tracker is www.myfitnesspal.com.

Good luck - ask any questions you have - we'll be glad to help out.

thank you so much, that's so sweet of you to give me all that information. I'm blown away every day by how kind and forthcoming everyone is on this forum- couldn't do without you. thanks xx

I had a hard time with a lot of Protein shakes - just couldn't handle the taste & gagged a lot. I finally found 2 that really made a difference for me:

http://www.amazon.co...98072338&sr=8-1

http://www.unjury.co...d_protein.shtml

Both are available in the US from Amazon.com. I mixed the any whey into sf pudding and yogurts for a boost in protein. It's also good in SF Hot cocoa (just don't get the Water too hot or it will clump the protein - YUCk!!!!)

I was told to aim for 60+ grams of protein a day. Protein first, then low carb veggies, and starch/fruit if I had room. Usually that meant a spoon of mashed potatoes or something.

I think I averaged 600 calories a day for the first few months, then moved to 800 calories, then 1000 calories (around month 5) and stayed around 1200 from month 7 to 10. I'm maintaining on 1500-2000 calories (depending on my activity level for the day). Did your surgeon have guidelines for you?

A good on-line tracker is www.myfitnesspal.com.

Good luck - ask any questions you have - we'll be glad to help out.

I would say look for samples. I personally like syntax nectar brand. I also do special k protein drink for an extra 10 g of protein on low days. Personally, I have a hard time with the choc/vanilla ones and prefer the fruity ones. At 3 months out, I rarely do a protein shake anymore and get all of my protein from food. I also don't worry too much about the carbs. If I eat the amount of protein 60-80 g recommended, there is little room for anything else anyway. I am not sure who ships to your side of the world. Let us know how it goes.