Does anyone use any kind of pre or post workout supplements? If so, what kind?

I got so tired of taking so many supplements that I just went ahead and got a potent Multivitamin. When I exercise, I just have Protein before and after. My labs are consistently fabulous.

Caffeine before, Protein (at least 25g) following intense workouts. coffee is the cheapest form of caffeine which is most of the supplements. Cretin might be important, but the jury is out as to how long it takes to get into your system, and it might be better just to have red meat a couple of days a week.

Caffeine before, protein (at least 25g) following intense workouts. Coffee is the cheapest form of caffeine which is most of the supplements. Cretin might be important, but the jury is out as to how long it takes to get into your system, and it might be better just to have red meat a couple of days a week.

How long post-op are you? All I keep reading is that I won't be able to tolerate caffeine after surgery.

I fuel my workouts with Protein and carbs. I make a big Protein shake with FAGE 0% greek yogurt, a big scoop of Protein powder and whatever mix ins I have on hand. Sometimes nut butter, sometime coffee ice cubes, sometimes a handful of spinach, half an orange, etc... My shakes come out to between 31 - 38 gms of protein. I typically drink half pre-work out and the rest after. Most work out supplements are designed for body builder and weight lifters and may have more carbs/fat/sugar than a bariatric patient needs to fuel a workout. I just try to have my shake at least 30 minutes before my workout out and the rest during recovery.

@@back2me1987 - good point, I didn't do coffee again until a month after surgery. NOTE: I also didn't do intense workouts until a month after surgery either. You really can't or shouldn't do more than walking the first month post surgery IMHO. I have no problem with my stomach.

Prior to vsg I took cellucor super hd. I just had surgery 9/4 so I haven't begun working out yet, but it always worked for me in the past.

@"Miss Mac" what multivitamin do you use?