Protein ?

[CG75 10]

I am on day 1 of my pre-op diet! I should have did more homework in finding a Protein Drink prior to this day but, I'm here now! I tried Preimere vanilla shake this morning...I managed to get over half of it down. My problem with it, was that is was too sweet! So, I drug my husband all over town in search of different Protein supplements/shakes. I found several samples and sample packs, one a lady suggested at GNC was New Whey Liquid Protein. 3.8 ozs. 180 calories, 0 Sugar, 42g protein, Sodium 100 mg, Potassium 50mg. Does anyone know if this an acceptable form of protein for me to be taking? Thanks!

[Tiffany Talbert Corbet 46]

www.unjury.com Weird name, but the mixes are very good. I took the chocolate and added some of the Hershey Dark chocolate powder (1 Tbsp) and it was wonderful! They have an unflavored as well that you can add to any drink you like. There is a strawberry sorbet that I'm anxious to try with my strawberry Crystal Lite when it gets here Friday (I just ordered it today. $6 shipping!).

I don't think I will have to start my pre-op diet for another couple weeks (just got the approval letter from the insurance company today, waiting for the dr. office coordinator to contact me....), so I want to try them now to see what I can do. I made the vanilla and added frozen strawberries to it and it was just like a shake from Sonic!

I also found some turkey broth in the store the other day. Thought that might be a nice switch from the chicken broth/stock.

Oh, and they have a multi-Vitamin that's specially made for wls patients that you only have to take once a day, and Calcium citrate too.

Good luck!!

[mistyw 14]

Visalus. Mixes with anything!!! http://mistywalling.bodybyvi.com. I just wish I knew about it when I was on the pre op diet. Would have been awesome!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I am on day 1 of my pre-op diet! I should have did more homework in finding a Protein drink prior to this day but' date=' I'm here now! I tried Preimere Vanilla shake this morning...I managed to get over half of it down. My problem with it, was that is was too sweet! So, I drug my husband all over town in search of different Protein supplements/shakes. I found several samples and sample packs, one a lady suggested at GNC was NEW whey liquid protein. 3.8 ozs. 180 calories, 0 Sugar, 42g protein, Sodium 100 mg, Potassium 50mg. Does anyone know if this an acceptable form of protein for me to be taking? Thanks![/quote']

Absolutely. Whey Proteins are the best you can get. The calorie to protien offset is great. Do you know what type of Whey it is? Hydrolized, isolate, or concentrate?

Also, as mentioned above, you may want to check out powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury.com. The have a chicken Soup flavor that many of us like, and also an unflavored that can be mixed into yogurt, cottage cheese and a bunch of other things. Just keep in mind that the unflavored does have a slight milky taste to it.

[CG75 10]

I appreciate everyone's response! I'm going to try the Unjury tomorrow...I have a couple of samples. How do I determine what kind of Protein the drink is?

[Lisa :) 231]

Syntrax Nectar Cappunccino is my favorite....I drink it twice a day every day....I pour it over ice and it's just like having an iced coffee. It's yummy!!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I appreciate everyone's response! I'm going to try the unjury tomorrow...I have a couple of samples. How do I determine what kind of Protein the drink is?

The best is hydrolized whey. It absorbes faster. Then whey isolate, same quality Protein but takes a bit longer to digest. Then whey concentrate, still basicly the same protien, but will contain some milk fat & lactose in it.

That's the technical stuff, now for the real world

Make sure it's whey. Look at the ingredients, you don't want anything tha say collagen(your body can't absorb it properly). Beyond this, the best one for you is the one you can actually tolerate.

[CG75 10]

It says in the ingredients Complete Protein Matrix(ids proprietary blend of collagen Protein isolate, whey protein isolate, Casein protein isolate). So I guess that is good that it is blended.

Also have another weird question....do Spagettio's count as Soup? It has 11 g of protein.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

It says in the ingredients Complete Protein Matrix(ids proprietary blend of collagen Protein isolate' date=' whey protein isolate, Casein protein isolate). So I guess that is good that it is blended.

Also have another weird question....do Spagettio's count as Soup? It has 11 g of protein.[/quote']

The biggest problem I see in this is that it's primary protien ingredient is collagen. Your body cannot properly utilize collagen Proteins. We don't know how much whey is actually in there. But I'm betting not much since whey is a much more expensive ingredient than collagen. Many manufacturers will put a tiny amount of whey in just to make their product appear better

Umm, Spagettios? Ummm, definitely NO. Note that they have 32g of carbs & 240 calories for 11g of protien. not to mention the sodium.

Nutrition Facts

Campell's - Spaghetti O's W/Meatballs

Servings:

Calories 240 Sodium 600 mg

Total Fat 7 g Potassium 710 mg

Saturated 3 g Total Carbs 32 g

Polyunsaturated 1 g Dietary Fiber 4 g

Monounsaturated 3 g Sugars 8 g

Trans 0 g Protein 11 g

Cholesterol 20 mg

Vitamin A 10% Calcium 15%

Vitamin C 10% Iron 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

[CG75 10]

LOL! Thanks for the info....just trying to get all this info down! I figured the New Whey was to good to be true! I actually like the taste! Just my luck!

[belaire30 20]

Pure Protein 25 grams and 6 grams sugar and they taste like wendy's frosty. I use my little Mixer and it makes it creamy. I find it's the best I've have had. Ive been threw many !!