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protein drinks opinions

I have a choice of post op Protein drinks but I must pick from a list because my doctor knows the sugar contents in these drinks. Just wondering if anyone has tried more than one of these and can perhaps give reviews or comparisons as to which ones you prefered. This is only for the first two weeks post op.

Diet carnation instant Breakfast (made with skim milk)

Ensure

Boost

Advant-edge carb control

Atkins ready to drink

Glucerma

Slim fast

Also which flavors did you like if applicable

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  • tonyarenee
    tonyarenee

    Premier protein usually sold at Costco or bj's.. 30g protein 1g sugar 160 calories. Ready made, comes in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry is sold online only

  • GENNYOSKINNY
    GENNYOSKINNY

    None of the ones u menchioned are Meal Replacement an u will be hungry! Pure protein is the best they choc or vanilla they ARE Meal Replacements and are yummy! Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using VST

  • Museum-Mama
    Museum-Mama

    Your doc recommended these?! My mum is a dietitian, and we were researching the nutritional content. Glucerna, Boost, and Ensure are higher in Carbs than Protein! Not very good.

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I like the Vanilla Carnation Instant breakfast & my husband like the Chocolate.

I have a choice of post op Protein drinks but I must pick from a list because my doctor knows the sugar contents in these drinks. Just wondering if anyone has tried more than one of these and can perhaps give reviews or comparisons as to which ones you prefered. This is only for the first two weeks post op.

Diet carnation instant breakfast (made with skim milk)

Ensure

Boost

Advant-edge carb control

Atkins ready to drink

Glucerma

Slim fast

Also which flavors did you like if applicable

I like the Carnation Instant Breakfast the best out of those choices. Just be aware - I had issues with lactose right after surgery for a few weeks. Wound up using lactose free milk, and I couldn't use Glucerna - they made me sick. Might not happen to you, but I have heard that it's pretty common.

I used some others - Syntrax nectar were my favorite. If you want to try something else, I'd take the nutrition information to your doc.

Premier protein usually sold at Costco or bj's.. 30g protein 1g sugar 160 calories. Ready made, comes in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry is sold online only

That's weird he didn't recommend Isopure. I like the isopure dutch chocolate powder and it has only 2g of carbs and 50g of protein per serving. It's not as yummy as muscle milk but it taste way better than all the other that I've tried.

I have a choice of post op Protein drinks but I must pick from a list because my doctor knows the sugar contents in these drinks. Just wondering if anyone has tried more than one of these and can perhaps give reviews or comparisons as to which ones you prefered. This is only for the first two weeks post op.

Diet carnation instant breakfast (made with skim milk)

Ensure

Boost

Advant-edge carb control

Atkins ready to drink

Glucerma

Slim fast

Also which flavors did you like if applicable

Slim fast strawberry and chocolate and glucerna chocolate are yummy, they have Meal Replacement versions. Are you sure these have been recommended for post op?? These are what's on my list for pre-op liquid diet, well 11 of the 14 days, then I do clear liquids for the last 3 days.

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Slim fast strawberry and chocolate and glucerna chocolate are yummy' date=' they have meal replacement versions. Are you sure these have been recommended for post op?? These are what's on my list for pre-op liquid diet, well 11 of the 14 days, then I do clear liquids for the last 3 days.[/quote']

I'm sure, we don't have a pre op diet

I'm sure' date=' we don't have a pre op diet[/quote']

Ok look out for the sugar, the majority of those are loaded with sugar and it may make you sick, the glucerna hunger smart one is pretty low on sugar. They have it at the pharmacy. Try it

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