Hi !

I am new to the board and have just received insurance approval today. No date yet, but would like to start a good pre-op diet. I see many of you referring to Protein Drinks as a part of the regimen. Are there any particuliar drinks you have found satisfying and effective. Thank you.

Tammygirl

Thanks, Lynn and Hope for the tip about Body Fortress! I thought there would only be 1 or 2 drinks out there. Now I know there are so many drinks, I should be able to find several I enjoy and not become bored!

Tammygirl:thumbup:

I just ordered a bunch of flavors from a website. so many choices, but hope they will give some variety to the same old flavors out there.

always fun trying new things.

check out my blog (link below) - i've perfected slimfast to taste like a frappuccino!

I love PVL brand in flavors Smooth Peanut Butter chocolate and Mint Chocolate Chip. I order these from Netrition.com - The Internet's Premier Nutrition Superstore! and also order the Davinci sugar-free Syrups. My favorite is German Chocolate Cake. I use a few squirts of syrup in my diet hot chocolate. Tastes like a warm chocolate cake and I use sugar-free whipped cream on top! Wonderful substitution for not being able to eat Desserts anymore.

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Tammy, you may want to check out Shaklee's Soy Protein (their Protein Bars are good too). I love their products so much I am now a distributor. If interested, check out my website. You can order online and have the products shipped directly to your home of office Regina Edwards

You will have the option to buy retail or as a Shaklee member (one time fee of $19.95) that offers a 15% discount. All the best to you.

Here's Shaklee's Soy Protein Description...

Energizing Soy Protein is a plant-based, biologically complete protein source that's naturally low in fat, cholesterol free, and replete with all essential amino acids. As part of a healthy diet, it helps build muscle, skin, and hormones; support the immune system; retain normal cholesterol levels; and promote heart and prostate health. Plus, it contains soy isoflavones, which can help minimize hot flashes and promote breast health.*

Thanks, Lisa! BTW, your page is nice!

Tammygirl

Thank you, Angel!

Tammygirl

I haven't had my surgery yet, but it's scheduled in a couple of weeks and I've been trying different protein drinks, one that I absolutely love, is made by Syntrax and it's called Nectar Sweets (chocolate truffle) flavor. It has 180 calories and 46 grams of protein for 2 scoops mixed with water or cut it in half for half the protein. It's marvelous, here's a website for cheapest costs that I've found it at to save money. Fitness First USA - Bodybuilding Weightlifting Supplements at Huge Savings

I am drinking the EAS protein drinks-I get them at Wal-mart for about $5.50 for 4 drinks. I think they are quite tasty. I also use the whey protein powder from Wal-Mart-I have only tried the chocolate, but it is good.

Tammy,

I too was recently approved for surgery and I have a surgery date of April 3rd. I have been trying Protein shakes since I started the approval process and I like the fruit flavored onces by 4Ever Fit. They are called Fruit Blast The Isolate. I am lactose intolerant and these are good for my tummy. Check out their web site and get a 7 day sample of tropical mango flavor for about $7. Good luck!

Pre-op, I'm on nothing but protein shakes, broth, water, and sf popsicles. My doctor recommends Unjury, which I have a bunch of. Love the chocolate, as do my kids. It has 20g protein, 100 calories and 4 carbs. I also use Syntrax Nectar Cappucino protein powder a couple of times a day. It has a great flavor, no carbs, 90 calories, 23 g protein, and I have that in the morning now instead of my coffee with milk and flavored creamer.

I hope is able to find some decent tasting high protein, Lo or no carb flavours to have following my clear liquids phase. Is it possible to add any of this protein powder to water, even on clear liquids phase, post op?

Edited February 28, 201412 yr by new-mamma