Are soy Protein shakes an option for post-op diets? I haven't found one mention of soy in any of the threads, so I'm wondering it is too difficult to digest after surgery. :confused_smile: Even if taken with "Beano" or a similar digestive enzyme?

Has anyone been warned by their dietician or doctor against Protein powder mixes that contain soy protein? If so, why? If not, have you tried them? Got any brand reviews?

Lucky you! I'm not allowed to have protein shakes unless I'm sick or just had a fill. No liquid calories.... I have to get all my protein from solid food.

I think some clarification is in order. I am not suggesting that soy is a "better" source of assimilated protein than whey, or any other animal-based protein source for that matter. I choose soy over whey because of soy's health benefits, and not solely as a protein source.

I realize that depending totally on soy for daily protein requirements, over any length of time, may pose a problem. Given that...in a time of acute protein needs (i.e. post-op, dieting, etc.) a variety of protein sources is probably a good idea.

(For those of you just joining us... given an amount of soy with 10mg of protein and an amount of whey with an equal 10mg of protein, more of the whey protein will be assimilated/useable by the body than the soy protein.)

Note: I am NOTrecommending that anyone disregard their dietician's advice. I will be taking my decision to use soy instead of whey to my dietician to see what problems that may cause for ME and weigh the pros and cons.

Can we let this go now?

At Trader Joe's there is the "Trader Darwin" Unsweetened Vanilla Soy Enriched Protein. It is $11.99 for 28 servings, 120 calories for two scoops and 22 grams of protein. It has no artificial sweeteners, which I like too. I mix it with unsweented soy milk...vanilla is good to buy also or the unsweetened chocoloate soy is tasty for a change.

You can add frozen banana or fruit (strawberries, pineapple, peach, etc) for some added fiber/flavor. I have found this to be the best one out there for taste, affordability, enriched vitamains and the fact there are no artificial sweeteners or fillers. I love Trader Joe's.

Thanks Kathy! Unfortunately, there are no Trader Joe's near me, or in NH at all. How dumb is that?! I'll have to have my sister pick some up from one of the stores near her in MA.

Hi..there is a Trader Joes in Tynsboro...on the line with Nashua, NH. k