Just wondering where my doc stands in the crowd when it comes to protien. I am supposed to get 90 grams per day. It's doable, but it certainley takes preplanning. I am just curious if other people have the same goal.

:help:I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD Protein shake, ALREADY MIXED, LOW CARB. WHY IS IT TAKING ME FOREVER TO FIND? IDK MAYBE NOT LOOKING ENOUGH. HELP PLEASE.

Two suggestions: Atkins shakes and Low-Carb SlimFast. I haven't had an Atkins shake in a long time but I thought I'd try them again the next time I go to the store. But I do drink the Low-Carb SlimFast. It has 20 grams of protein and only two net carbs (4 total minus 2 grams of Fiber.) They only have chocolate and vanilla, though, which is one reason I want to give the Atkins a try.

Good luck!

From GNC 4 different flavors 50 Grams of protein

I didn't vote because apparently my Protein goal is off the chart. I'm a 6'0, big-boned guy and my doctor recommended a protein goal of 115g to me.

On the pre-op I am having 3 New Directions Meal Replacements which are 27g per serving. I am also having 2 to 3 Matrix meal suppliments which are 23g.

I can't talk much more about pre-op because tomorrow is "op" and everything after that will be post-op, hah. I suspect post-op I'll be getting some of that protein-powder and adding it to foods to be able to break the 100g mark on a daily basis.

As far as mega protein drinks go, I thought your body couldnt absorb more than about 25g in one hit?

Best wishes to you, HeavyHeartland, for tomorrow!!

Mine was right in the middle...bt 55 and 65

I voted no number but I try to get in 60grams a day but most of the time it is impossiable unless I have a protein shake.

Have you tried GNC???

I am one week post op and only on full liquids and they recommend 40grams of protein at this time.

eventually I will require 70-80gr daily.

I wasn't given a specific amount to aim for either. I was just told to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, which is what I do. I have never had any problems with hair loss or anything else. I really don't want to count anything, so I don't.

I voted 80 grams.

I eat a lot of chicken I have been getting about 40grams just with food so I think I will be fine

:help:I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD Protein shake, ALREADY MIXED, LOW CARB. WHY IS IT TAKING ME FOREVER TO FIND? IDK MAYBE NOT LOOKING ENOUGH. HELP PLEASE.

Have you tried Isopure, or as some say, "Isopuke" (I still get a kick out of that!)? They have pre-made zero carb, zero-fat drinks. GNC - Nature's Best® Isopure Zero Carb - variety pack

I've been using Slim Fast Lo Carb until yesterday--when I received my order of "ZOIC" from Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, books, DVDs & more (belgian chocolate).

Zoic is of a thinner consistency but it has 110 calories to Slim Fast's 190, has 1 gram of fat to Slim Fast's 9 grams, has 5 carbs to Slim Fast's 6 carbs, and has 21 grams of Protein to Slim Fast's 20.

Taste-wise? Honestly, I have yet to find a canned Protein Drink that is wonderful--but both of these are decent (make sure they're cold). My true preference is for whey protein isolate powder mixed in Water (again belgian chocolate or chocolate malt--both from the above website).

Keep trying--you'll find the one that suits you...

:help:I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD Protein shake, ALREADY MIXED, LOW CARB. WHY IS IT TAKING ME FOREVER TO FIND? IDK MAYBE NOT LOOKING ENOUGH. HELP PLEASE.

I found a website that sells "samples" of different Protein drinks. I ordered several and found a few I actually LIKE. The samples were less than $2 each for a full serving size, so I didn't mind trying several.

My favs turned out to be the nectar line... the lemonade one is especially yummy

Also, I was glad I invested in one of the battery operated mixer cups they sell for $12.

The website is vitalady.com