Anyone use protein shots?

[Vabeachlady 37]

Started my 1 week pre-op liquid diet today. Doctor had said that my tastebuds would likely change after surgery, but I found that they have already changed. Protein powders and ready to drink shakes that I have been using all summer were nearly impossible to get down. Don't think I came close to the 60-70 grams I'm supposed to get.

I found some Protein Shots online starting at 26g up to 50g in SMALL bottles, 3-4 oz, I'm thinking that would be a lot easier to get down than 8-11 ounces for powders or ready to drink. Have any of you tried them? The one with 50g is from beef not whey or soy. Wonder if it is OK? 2 of those would give more than enough protein for a day a heck of a lot less to drink.

[meemawvic 3]

Haven't tried these but would love to. I, too, can't stand the Protein Shakes I had pre-op. not getting near enough Protein.< /p>

[MrsMike1 34]

We had to buy one called Provide Gold liquid Protein. its like 28g of Protein in 1oz shot. They taste horrible though.

[SuzeMuze 338]

The folks who make the 5 hour energy drinks also manufacture a whey Protein shot- I believe it's about 42 grams of Protein in a 3-4 ounce "tube". In my first week or so post-op when I didn't want to drink much of anything, I was able to get down one shake and one of these protein shot tubes in a day. They're not a bad price, especially if you can get them from a place like Wal-Mart, but I'd be remiss if I didn't comment about the taste. Be careful not to let the juicy looking fruits on the packaging lure you into thinking that's what they'll actually taste like. IMO, they were dreadful- very syrupy and sour- I have no idea how anyone could knock a full tube back like an actual shot.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Gag........I was provided with them in the hospital......some kind of peach flavor that tasted more like motor oil..........blech!!!!!....could not get it down.

[laurenella82 625]

The folks who make the 5 hour energy drinks also manufacture a whey Protein shot- I believe it's about 42 grams of protein in a 3-4 ounce "tube". In my first week or so post-op when I didn't want to drink much of anything, I was able to get down one shake and one of these protein shot tubes in a day. They're not a bad price, especially if you can get them from a place like Wal-Mart, but I'd be remiss if I didn't comment about the taste. Be careful not to let the juicy looking fruits on the packaging lure you into thinking that's what they'll actually taste like. IMO, they were dreadful- very syrupy and sour- I have no idea how anyone could knock a full tube back like an actual shot.

Do you remember what they were called? Or were they in a bottle like the 5hr or a plastic tube?

[catfish87 3,471]

I'm 5+ years post op and I use New Whey Liquid Protein shots at times. 42 grams in 3 ounces. They aren't fantastic tasting but who cares. ... It's 3 ounces. Hold your nose and "enjoy"!

[laurenella82 625]

I'm 5+ years post op and I use New Whey liquid Protein Shots at times. 42 grams in 3 ounces. They aren't fantastic tasting but who cares. ... It's 3 ounces. Hold your nose and "enjoy"!

That's the one. I bought three tubes of it hoping it would be good. It's not completely disgusting but not at all the best thing. I think it says it has milk in it too which I thought was the reason for the thickness. Have you ever put it in Water or something to thin it our change the taste a little?

[laurenella82 625]

I'm 5+ years post op and I use New Whey Liquid Protein Shots at times. 42 grams in 3 ounces. They aren't fantastic tasting but who cares. ... It's 3 ounces. Hold your nose and "enjoy"!

That's the one. I bought three tubes of it hoping it would be good. It's not completely disgusting but not at all the best thing. I think it says it has milk in it too which I thought was the reason for the thickness. Have you ever put it in Water or something to thin it our change the taste a little?

[Recycled 2,182]

I know at first it sounds like a benefit......3 ounces and 40+grams of Protein........ But in the bigger picture as you and your sleeve adjust, it's not really necessary.

My daily routine is about 1000-1500 calories and 8-10+ glasses of fluids. So with all that food and drink needed anyway, there is not much reason to cram all the Protein in a gross tasting little 3 ounces of sludge. If it takes me 20oz. of a drink to get in my 40g.........so what.

Edited November 25, 2014 by Recycled

[B-52 7,113]

I take them along when I travel....easy to pack in luggage.

[HollyFriend 1]

The whey Protein Shots aren't bad at all, i refrigerate mine. And they remind me of Jello shots- minus the vodka. My dietician said i cant have Protein Shakes the week after surgery, so clear stuff like the whey Protein shots will be my source of protein.

I found them for $2.68 at Walmart, and Kroger had them on sale for $2.00.

[Elode 8,093]

I heard they are yucky! But most super high Protein concentrates are!

Edited November 25, 2014 by Elode

[GummyTummy 154]

Ask your doctor about GENEPRO Protein, I tried a sample from them of their ultra refined powder and mixed it in with everything from hot tea and coffee to Peanut Butter and cream cheese on a cracker. It literally has no taste and doesn't mess with the consistency of things, but I have a hard time buying that its Protein content is as high as it claims. I haven't asked my doc about it yet but will see him in late December so if you see yours first, go for it. Try it out too, you can get a little sample pack from them for like 1.50 on Amazon it has a lot of great reviews and only one or two not so great.

Edited November 25, 2014 by GummyTummy

[swimbikerun 1,038]

Hmmmm supposedly we can only handle 20 grams at a time. Is there any way of posting the ingredients on these Protein Shots? I saw some that had caffeine. Fake sugars. That's why I am asking.