Good morning,

I will be traveling to Toronto (TLBC ) for my surgery. They say that you have to have someone to come pick you up after surgery. What happens if you don't. Do they make you stay there longer ?

all the power to ya if anyone wants to spend the $$ on isopure but not me man. There are soooooooooooooo many varieties of Protein powder out there and Protein drinks.....for me it just wasn't worth it to pay that large sum of money; it is a complete rip off!

IMHO.

I did get protein powder at GNC but the generic brand and I had it (& still have it) in drinks and I literally got about 50 times more for the same price than I would have if I got something like Isopure. I wasn't worried about the calories because post op....I was hard pressed to get ANY calories in it and you do need 'em.....so it was a bonus for me....calories and protein.

All I'm sayin' is don't get sucked into paying ridiculous prices if you don't want to; there are too many other avail options!

all the power to ya if anyone wants to spend the $$ on isopure but not me man. There are soooooooooooooo many varieties of Protein powder out there and protein drinks.....for me it just wasn't worth it to pay that large sum of money; it is a complete rip off!

IMHO.

I did get protein powder at GNC but the generic brand and I had it (& still have it) in drinks and I literally got about 50 times more for the same price than I would have if I got something like Isopure. I wasn't worried about the calories because post op....I was hard pressed to get ANY calories in it and you do need 'em.....so it was a bonus for me....calories and protein.

All I'm sayin' is don't get sucked into paying ridiculous prices if you don't want to; there are too many other avail options!

Hi Yoda,

I totally agree - it IS ridiculous to spend that much money. I just can't think of anything better for the clear liquid phase and this was suggested to me by the folks at the TLBC. Do you have any suggestions? I would love to find something else... My surgery is tomorrow, so I guess I am in a bit of a panic here trying to get everything together... (And/or just panic-ed in general!)

Otherwise, what was the best tasting protein powder you found?

Anything you can suggest would be great (and tracking it down will give me something to keep me busy!). Thanks!

I can't believe it was $7.00 dollars for a drink !

I bought Stacher 2 Protein Water from walmart for $1.97. It comes in lemonaid & sour apple. 20g of protein for 575ml, 80 calories per bottle.

Good luck tomorrow

Hi, was that stacker drink good? just wondering. I need to go buy all our drinking supplies befour the 14th.

Debbie

well, they are all right. I tried them befor my surgery on friday because I did not want to think I would drink them, and not be able to because of the taste. I mixes crystalight ice tea with the lemonaid and it was good. The souple apple I mixed berry blend.

Does anyone know how the Isopure tastes ? It should be good for $7.00

What about Special K Protein Water ? anyone try it ?

I can't believe it was $7.00 dollars for a drink !

I bought Stacher 2 Protein Water from walmart for $1.97. It comes in lemonaid & sour apple. 20g of protein for 575ml, 80 calories per bottle.

Good luck tomorrow

Now I feel like a complete idiot! I just assumed (based on the way it was described to me) that Isopure was the only protein water on the market. Hmm.... I'm wondering if GNC takes returns...

What is the deal with Propel? Is that protein water also?

No, it's not (a Protein water)

I had the Stacker too...it wasn't great, but not bad. I'd rather have it than a thick protein drink! I should have tried adding crystal light. The lemonade one I got was very sour! I don't know if my Walmart has them. I found the one I got at a Shoppers' in Calgary.

Honestly, the only protein I had after right after surgery was after the Clear liquids phase (a few days), and it came in the form on cottage cheese and milk!

There are dozens of Protein powders on the market as well as protein pre-made liquids....form GNC, to costco to Wallmart and everywhere inbetween. TLBC just gives isopure as an example.

Don't forget....you can put any Protein powder in a clear liquid and you are all set......

For me, I didn't like the taste of the powder in much of anything but stuck it out immediately post op.....once I could have full fluids it was better.....cause I could have it in milk and make a smoothie etc.....that's why the taste isn't all that important later on. Later, I would mix the protein powder (choc) in with choc Ensure.....for a Meal Replacement. I still do that for Breakfast sometimes.

Dpending what you are albe to eat post-op, yo may want to try the nectar protien juices. They are a powder that you mix with Water and they have a whack of flavors.

There are also places you can order samples.

I am planning on ordering some, just to keep things interesting. I am not a hure breakfast eater and am hoping to use these in the morining.

http://www.enjoyhealth.com/nectar.htm

Andrew

Hey guys I just seen today at Walmart, Boost protein drink/boxes , different fruit flavors....6 for $10.50. Has any one tried them?I'm guessing they'd get you through the clear liquid 48 hours.:rose:

Hey guys I just seen today at Walmart, Boost Protein drink/boxes , different fruit flavors....6 for $10.50. Has any one tried them?I'm guessing they'd get you through the clear liquid 48 hours.:confused:

I will have to check them out. How were they for carbs?

A

Gaffer,I did'nt buy them yet,I'm headin into town on the weekend and will pick them up then,I was with friends and have'nt told them about the band and I know they'd have questions about 10dollar drink boxes.:paranoid

Hey Gaffer just picked up the drink boxes, They are called Boost Breeze, they are 160cal,31carb and 8g of protein,in a variety of berry flavors. The label info is on the Boost web site if you want to know more.Got to run,packing for tomorrow and organizing the kids makes for a busy evening:tired

You know, lots of people drink things like Boost and Ensure, doesn't have to mean anything 'funny' is going on with you! If they ask, say you don't have time for a healthy breakfast/snack/whatever, and this gives you what you need, quickly and easily.

I am assuming that Boost and protein powders can be used in the full liquid stage ? What about slimfast ? I have a shit load of that LoL