I am pre-banded. I start my day with powdered Slim-fast mixed with soy milk because it is easy and I like the consistency and taste. However, it has a lot of sugar--in fact that's the first ingredient. I know that after post surgery, I will need to drink a lot of shakes. I am very picky about the taste and texture. I wanted to start trying some now, so that I would already know which ones I like and have them ready for after surgery.

Soes anyone have suggestions as to shakes that you like? I don't really like the flovor of the canned ones, but if I must . . .

Hi, eyespy,

Here is another thread that discusses Protein shakes that people enjoy:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f76/protein-shakes-33926/

I did want to say that my nutritionist told us that it was more important post-diet to be getting in protein anyway you can (even if that is through caloric drinks). If you can't find another Protein Drink you like, you might just stick to what works for you, at least until the solid stage when you can eat protein foods that you like.

Good luck!

~Peanut

Thanks, Peanut!

I bought powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate and vanilla Protein shakes and they are really good and pretty much filling. I mix each shake with 8 ounces of skim milk and a splenda packet and I actually thing they're pretty good! I didn't care for the strawberry sorbet but apparently it's a huge seller. Each shake has 20 grams of protein, 4 carbs, 100 calories. As for the skim milk, I know one cup has 9.5 grams of protein and 90-110 calories but I'm not sure of the carbs.

For my immediate post-op phase, I bought the 20 ounce bottles of Isopure Zero carb drinks--I would dilute them with a little Water to make them more palatable but each bottle contains 40 grams of protein and I made sure I had one and a half every day. (I liked them all except mango peach)

Good Luck!

Amy

I am almost a year out from being banded and I still have at least 1 if not 2 slim fast shakes a day. I mix the powder with 1% milk and add chocolate Protein powder and ice and mix it in my magic bullet. I LOVE them. My doctor approved me having the Slim Fast because I couldn't stand the Carnation Instant Breakfast. I also do not care for SF in the can. I'm even having my knee surgeon prescribe the SF for me so I can have it when I'm in the hospital and the rehab center. Yes, it has sugar in it, but not enough to sabbotage your weight loss efforts.

I know there are a lot of others that can suggest alternatives if you really want to stay away from the SF.

I just used sf Carnation instant breakfasts or off brand. Now I use regular carnation instant breakfast meals. They taste good. All flavors.

edie

Thanks.

Amy, I have heard several people on this website talk about unjury, but I have never heard of it. Where do you get it? What is the consistency? Is is thick or thin? A lot of shakes I have tried are about the consistency of milk. I don't care for that.

Stephanie, That's a good idea. If I mix it with something else, that will cut the overall % of sugar.

How lond did you have to wait before having Protein shakes? I guess that's the stage after Clear liquids.

Welcome to the UNJURY Homepage is where you can buy unjury. I personally use the Atkins chocolate royale shake that is ready to drink in the can and I mix in one scoop of chocolate unjury...if you are a choc a holic you will like this lol. Its low sugar, high protein (35g), and has a lot of other vitamins in it.

You guys are a plethera of information! :myscared:

I purchased "Any Whey" online and it really is flavorless and is undetectable to me, so far. It blends right into my smoothies and I have used it in thinned lowfat pudding, too. It has a very fine consistency and mixes instantly. I'm 5 days post-op and it has really boosted my protein counts for each day. 17 grams/scoopful. I use it half-strength (1/2 scoop) in 8 oz skim milk as a base for my smoothies. As a change of pace, I occasionally use a tablespoon or two of lowfat dry milk in the smoothies base but the Any Whey is what really ratchets up the protein for me.

I just tried a 35gm protein shake in a can for the first time today. I found it at Trader Joes and the company was Worldwide. Chocolate flavored.

Yucky poo poo!!!!:eek:cough cough.... Do most protein shakes in a can have that weird underlying flavor?

I have not been banded yet, possibly at the end of June or beginning of July, so I am trying out stuff now so I will know what to get when the time comes.

Hi..reading your protein shake questions. My favorite is GNC 100% whey powder..chocolate carmel. YUMMO.

1 scoop protein mix

1 container light yogurt

1/2 container skim milk

1/2 glass crushed ice

I put all this in the blender

Dont have the figures here at the desk but you get protein from the powder and yogurt both.Its like a malt. SOOO good

And Welcome to the UNJURY Homepage I have tried the vanilla and chocolate. Both good. Not banded yet but I have been trying different ones so I can have what I like on hand at home.

I ordered a whole bunch of stuff to try out before I was banded, too. I actually prefer the unjury chocolate mixed with an EAS AdvantEDGE low carb shake. That shoots me full of 38 grams of Protein and it tastes pretty good - blended with a couple of ice cubes. Now that I'm 2nd week post-op, I can use fruit in my shakes and yesterday had 2 scoops GNC vanilla 100% whey protein, 2/3 c. skim milk, 2 inches of a banana, 1/4 t. vanilla and 1/4 t. cinnamon. Handfull of ice and YUMMY!!! Like a Dairy Queen.

Bariatriceating.com has stuff too - they actually have a 42g. whey "bullet". It's like a little juice thing that's pretty good. 3 oz. of liquid (refrigerate it and/or drink over ice). It's a little thick - sort of like liquid Jello. But, tasted OK and is a quick way to get a huge shot of protein.

steph

Try unjury... it's great. (chocolate)

Thanks.

Amy, I have heard several people on this website talk about unjury, but I have never heard of it. Where do you get it? What is the consistency? Is is thick or thin? A lot of shakes I have tried are about the consistency of milk. I don't care for that.

Stephanie, That's a good idea. If I mix it with something else, that will cut the overall % of sugar.

How lond did you have to wait before having Protein shakes? I guess that's the stage after Clear liquids.

I bought the Unjury at the unjury website--I see someone posted the web address for you. You can buy samples before purchasing a large amount. When I make mine, after it's blended, I add about 4 ice cubes and crush it and it makes it thicker like a milk shake! My diet was clear liquids for 2 weeks but I did add the protein shakes in during week 2 because I was dying! :omg: I also purchased a bottle of Whey protein--I added it to my yogurt to give me extra protein--you can't taste it and if I remember correctly each scoop has 17 grams of protein in it.

Amy

Janiee: That's the way I feel about ALL canned drinks. GROSS! I wish I liked them because it would be perfect for when I travel for work. I wouldn't have to refrigerate them. I am in different hotels almost everynight, and I don't always have a refrigerator.

Maybe someone will mention a canned Protein drink that is good, but I will still be skeptical. :welldoneclap:

Everyone: Thanks for this great info. I am copying it into a word file so I will have it as I make this journey. I have another file about ideas for the liquid diet.

I guess I should purchase a magic bullet. (Shame on me, but every time I hear that name I think it sounds like some kind of adult *toy!*) :embarassed: (This is the smiley face for embarassed, but it doesn't really look embarassed to me. I, on the other hand, do!)