Ok the typical Protein drink is 8-12 oz's. I was terrified that my new tiny stomach would not be able to fit all of that plus Water etc.. I spoke with the nurse at my Doctor's office and she told me about this fairly new Protein Drink. NEW WHEY- not a shake but a fruit drink that comes in a variety of fruit flavors such as berry, watermelon and grape. Only 3.8 oz's and packs a mean 42 grams of protein! I add an ice cube because its a little too sweet for me straight. No problems getting that small volume in me once or twice a day. Sold at Walmart or order on Amazon. Hope this helps some of you as it has done wonders for me

thanks I will look for the new whey in watermelon

That looks great!

I heard that these products may not be all they are cracked up to be because of the type of protein they contain. If you look at the ingredient list, you'll see collagen as one of the first ingredients. Collagen proteins don't have all the amino acids (building blocks of protein) that your body needs. That's what my nutritionist at Brigham and Women's said at least. As always... listen to your doctor's not some random guy online!

I was just going to say that very thing Revgray5. Got to make sure it has the right Protein (I just learned or relearned this in our post op meeting) amino acids are very imporant for your body. I would say double check with your NUT -

Our Nut told us that we could use those Protein shots when we were on clear liquids the first week if we wanted, just to get some protein in while we were on clear liquids, but that was the only week we could use them.

Interesting

Wow really???? I haven't heard anything about this before! That's something I will definitely bring up to my Dr. and NUT for sure. I'll let you all know what they say

<p><span style="font-size:18px;">Ok the typical protein drink is 8-12 oz's. I was terrified that my new tiny stomach would not be able to fit all of that plus water etc.. I spoke with the nurse at my Doctor's office and she told me about this fairly new protein drink. <u><strong>NEW WHEY- not a shake but a fruit drink that comes in a variety of fruit flavors such as berry, watermelon and grape. Only 3.8 oz's and packs a mean 42 grams of protein!</strong></u> I add an ice cube because its a little too sweet for me straight. No problems getting that small volume in me once or twice a day. Sold at Walmart or order on Amazon. Hope this helps some of you as it has done wonders for me &nbsp;</span></p>

Thank you for sharing that because I am having such a hard time getting protein in. I am going to buy it.

I tried this protein drink, all I have to say is yuck! It was super bitter, tasted awful, hard to stomach. I ended up throwing it away because I couldn't stomach it. But this is just my opinion, you may like it so good luck.

could anyone give me a name brand for the Protein shoots...

Thanks

could anyone give me a name brand for the Protein shoots...

Thanks

They are just called "New Whey" and you can get them from most super markets.

I would also caution you to stay away from these. The are super bitter. I had to throw them away. They also do not have what you need for protein (see page 1 of this thread).

That being said, the may be good for stimulating elasticity if your skin, and the collagen may help reduce loose skin as you loose weight.