I'm wondering what kind of multivit do people take postop?Are there any that taste better than others.There are so many shakes on the market out there.I was wondering which ones are better or higher in protein?

Slimfast has a High protein shake but not low carb it has 190cal.I'm just curious what everyone is drinking. Thanks.

I am using walgreens brand adult chewable multi vitamin. It is a take off of the centrum chewable. It is orange flavored and I am able to tolerate it no problem.

For shakes I am using Sugar free Carnation made with double strength milk... and also New Life Style diet shakes they are 100 calories and 15 grams of protein.

I am not doing to well with my shakes,,, mostly broth, apple sauce, sugar free hot choc, I will make myself start the protein today or tomorrow, I go back to my first Dr visit Tuesday one week after surgery so I dont think it is that bad I havent gotten to much protein. yet...

Where do you get the new life style shakes from?Double strength milk?Is that part of Carnation?Thanks for your reply.

newlifestylediet.com you can also try dietdirect.com have the same plus more and a little cheaper.

The SlimFast low carb shake has 20 grms of protein - more than the high protein shakes. Crazy I know but true. I think both are similar in calories. I am using Isopure and SlimFast Low Carb. I also have Creamy Hot Cocoa with 12 grams protein from NewLifeStyleDiet.com and Chai Tea with about 12 grams from Medifast1.com. I also have Grapefruit drinks with Protein from DietDirect.com. I have only used Jello as a "solid" no applesauce. It wasn't on my list until "Mushies".

My surgeons office said to make double strength milk by using 8 oz of skim milk and 1/3 cup of powdered milk.... Then I put this with the carnation instant Breakfast or the Newlifestyle shakes. If you go to diet direct as suggested... the newlifestylediet shakes are called wonder slim on there....

Thanks for the tip Lizzie. I found newlifestyles after I came off Optifast and was looking for a replacement... Now I have a cheaper source... Thanks!!!

I take the Centrum adult chewable. The non-chewables are too big and they seem to stay in my pouch forever - burping, yucky!

Good luck.

Sue

I bought the centrum chewables but they are way too tart for me...I can't stand them. Instead I've been taking the chewable gummy bear vitamins from Sam's Club with my kids :-) I also love the chocolate EAS protein powder (again from Sam's)...it is $30 for a giant bag that lasts forever and it tastes great in the blender with milk.

just wondering how you are feeling? i was banded on 5/22 and feel not so good. bloating and nausea... not able to drink all required and forget about the shakes

I use building blocks Vitamins, Bariatric chewable vitamins. I take a multi-BAND Vitamin, Calcium and anti-ox. Here is there website: Building Blocks - Essential Bariatric supplements. They also have shakes but I don't use their shakes.

I really like the EAS shakes or Atkins Advantage shakes already mixed, the mocha one is great, chocolate is good too. Wal-mart also has a Protein powder by Body Fortress that is good (and really reasonable)- the chocolate is way better than vanilla. A banana or DaVinci syrups (coffee flavoring) are great additions, Kahlua and Peppermint are my favorites in the chocolate. You can get the syrups through their website online or you can usually find them much cheaper at Marshalls, TJMaxx or Ross.

It sure is a great adventure, isn't it!

I am feeling really good... I am only taking liquid tylenol extra strength for pain.... I am getting three shakes in a day... I am getting the protein up to 60 + by using the double strength milk. I am also getting in about 70 ounces or more of water. My only pain is coming from gas... BUT the gas x strips have been helping A LOT.

I am still carrying some weight from the surgery and feel bloated but it is not painful just frustrating... I want to get on the losing bus pronto!

Wow, I was banded 5/22 and I am in no way able to get that much in yet. I think that is why I am feeling bad, totally no energy. I might have gotten 500 calories in today....a combination of protein drink, yogurt, a little soup, and some gatorade. I haven't even tried adding water yet, I can't seem to fit anything else.

Wow, I was banded 5/22 and I am in no way able to get that much in yet. I think that is why I am feeling bad, totally no energy. I might have gotten 500 calories in today....a combination of protein drink, yogurt, a little soup, and some gatorade. I haven't even tried adding water yet, I can't seem to fit anything else.

I take NatureMade adult multivitamin (chewable, orangey, pretty good). I also love Kashi-brand GoLean shake/smoothie powder mix. Tons of protein, good fiber content, and filling. Kashi is a fabulous company, and their products are yummy!

I am still not able to drink my requirments. But try to find something that gives you protein and liquid at the same time to make what you are drinking count for more. I find warm fluids go down easier than cold ones. I am straining Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup because I like the that broth tastes better than others. It makes me feel like I am having soup. I think I got in more liquids yesterday than today, but I am trying. Just feel so full so fast, a few sips and I am done for a while, I can't force/push it. Just do the best you can, and if you are still nauseaus I would call your surgeons office tomorrow or the hospital, someone will be on call. I need to call because my feet are swollen because they don't want me to take my BP meds cuz they're diuretics - don't want me to flush out the little fluid I am taking in and get dehydrated. we all just do the best we can. Take your pain meds if you are hurting and if they aren't enough tell your Dr. You need to stay as comfortable as possble. Chin up we will both make it and in a few more weeks this will all be a memory.