So I am trying to get used to the Protein shakes. This is what I have been putting in the blender and having for lunch. For those for you that have been banded will this work when I am in the mushie and normal eating stages?

This is what I put together:

Protein powder

ice cubes

1 Tbs Peanut Butter

1/2 cup frozen raspberries

Water or non-dairy coffee creamer for a little liquid to help blend it

Thanks,

Rondi

Hey Rondi,

This should be fine. I really like to use the natural peanut butter. This actually sounds really yummy.

Just make sure the Protein powder you are using is designed for bariatric patients and not for body builders! Many of the protein powders athletes used are loaded with carbs because that's what they need........we don't need that! Check your label and make sure what you're using.

Another good way to give variety to shakes without adding calories is to use the Torani or DaVinci sugar free Syrups. You can find them at WalMart or TJMax or on websites such as netrition.com or bariatriceating.com. DaVinci Gourmet – Flavored Syrups, sauces And Tea Concentrates gives lots of wonderful recipes for shakes.

For those for you that have been banded will this work when I am in the mushie and normal eating stages?

My doctor encourages us to try to get all our Protein and calories from solid foods, so I didn't use Protein shakes in the mushy phase, and I rarely drink them now.

Occasionally I'll be running late and need an on-the-go meal so I'll throw together a Protein Drink, but it's probably happened only 2-3 times in the last 8 weeks. I also use Protein drinks for two days after I get a fill, and it's recommended to go back on liquids for two days if I have a PB or vomiting issue (so far so good).

I agree with the previous poster about adding sugarfree syrup - I like Da Vinci syrups and found them at a local discount grocer for about $3.50/liter. They certainly improve the taste of the protein powder!

My new favorite recipe, discovered during my two days of liquids last week, is 4 oz sugarfree Oregon Chai Concentrate plus 4 oz Silk soymilk mixed with a scoop of All the whey vanilla powder. I drank it cold with ice and it was quite nice :-)

Good luck as you move along in the process!