No protein drinks?

anonemouse · March 27, 2007

Has anyone not had to drink Protein Drinks after banding?

demmemoon · March 27, 2007

Has anyone not had to drink Protein drinks after banding?

I don't drink Protein Drinks but I do use a scoop of whey Protein powder just for the time-released energy boost.

Jachut · March 27, 2007

I dont drink them. I dont think about Protein at all really.

I've just had some follow up blood tests 15 months after surgery, all my Vitamin levels etc, are fine, liver function improved out of sight, but I'm very low on Iron. That's what I need to concentrate on. I do eat plenty of red meat, but I guess just being female puts you at risk of low Iron levels.

No hair loss, no problems losing weight, nothing - and I still love my carbs too!

Gaffer · March 28, 2007

For me protien drinks/shakes are an automated Breakfast. I have them on weekdays in the car on my way to work. I dont mind them, and since I am not a morning person they are an easy way for me to have decent Breakfast.

Andrew

Alexandra · March 28, 2007

Directly after banding, during the recovery phase, they really are necessary to keep one's nutrition up. But once you're on mushies and then solid food, Protein Shakes are really just one additional option that many people use for convenience. I know that I find them very helpful as do others, particularly for breakfast when other high-protein sources are not practical.

GayleTX · March 28, 2007

I would never want to do without my Protein drinks again.....they improved my health even before my surgery. I get about half of my 100 grams/day from supplements....I would never get enough if I depended on food. Besides, I love them....I fix them a dozen different ways and I never even think about eating or drinking anything sweet.....they satisfy any need for that I might have. Of course, I use the one for bariatric patients, not the foul tasting stuff made for jocks.

juliegeraci · March 28, 2007

The only reason why I drink them is it gets me in 25 grams of Protein first thing in the a.m. Otherwise I wouldn't drink them. YOu may find them helpful because of that simple fact. Good luck Lauren.

HarleyNana · March 28, 2007

I didn't drink them either, because I thought it had to go in milk, but about a year later, I discovered I could use it in a fruit smoothy, but I'm still not a regular with it, wish I was though.