My Dr wants me to have between 74 and 91grms of protein a day! I looked around and found Advantage from Atkins...there shakes are 20grm each...but they have a terrible aftertaste (very dissapointing). I think it's from the splenda (I really don't like splenda). I've tried slimfast but the grit makes me want to gag. Does anyone else have any ideas? Anything good that you like?

I recently got off of liquids and am having a powder called "all the whey" , haven't seen it out yet my surgeon gave it to me but I'm sure it's avaliable. I have chocolate and it's not bad. 22 g of protein per scoop. Hope it works for ya! Good luck

I don't do protein drinks, but when I was on my post-op liquid diet, I had 3 CIB drinks a day. Each is 20 grams of protein and 230 calories. What I did was:

1 packet of Carnation Instant Breakfast (get the blue box -- no-sugar added)

1 cup skim milk

1/3 cup powdered milk.

Mix it all up and drink! I would have 1/2 of one every 2-3 hours during the day, for a total of 60 grams of protein, 690 calories. Since we can have more calories than that, I also had soups, koolaid (sugar free), whatever.

Carnation instant breakfast pre amde is 12grams. I didn't like the atkins thing either.

No mixing involved, great for me on the go

It's so sad...I really have no control...I already want to cheat and it hasn't even been 24hrs

Believe you me - you can't cheat with the band -I tried.

Hang in there and focus on something else - clothes shopping in a smaller size - paint a room - clean - anything just to divert you attention.

YOU CAN DO THIS and if you falter - get up and keeping going.

I still have a bad taste in my mouth from that nasty drink! I'm feeling really cranky! I can't wait to go home and try one of the other drinks I've bought...Maybe I'll splurge and eat a smart one dinner

Aileena

To be banned 05/26

On day 1 of pre-op diet

Pathetic excuse of a dieter!

I like the pro perfomance 95 from gnc. 25 g soy protein + the amount from the skim milk. Icould eat three a day and not want to kill every human. The taste was good for me- I liked the vanilla, choclate - but there are other flavors cookies and cream and bannana and strawberry.

I have mixed in berries or cinamon or 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee or a bannana to vary the flavor and get me some more carbs (I was nursing at the time) or a punch! I occasionally still use one when I am to tight (for what ever reason about 1/3 the time in the morning) or when I am making shakes for dh and the kids with ice cream.

I am a big believer in soy protein! And occasionally I need it to keep my protein above 75 g (again - I am nursing still)

I went to smoothie king and got a wonderful protein powder. I mixed it with one banana and five strawberries and a little bit of water and ice and I can't wait everyday to drink it.

Smoothie king lets us taste their products to find the one you like the best.

I use UNJURY protein powder. There web site is unjury.com It has a really good taste and comes in chocolate, vanilla and unflavored. They sell samples so you can try before you get the large containers. 20 grams per scoop then the 9 from the milk. They also have lots of receipes for you there. You can give them a try. I love it!!

I still have a bad taste in my mouth from that nasty drink! I'm feeling really cranky! I can't wait to go home and try one of the other drinks I've bought...Maybe I'll splurge and eat a smart one dinner

Aileena

To be banned 05/26

On day 1 of pre-op diet

Pathetic excuse of a dieter!

Yikes! I sure hope I'm misunderstanding you Aileena! Please tell me you are not actually going to have real food! This is not the time for food, it is the time for healing!

Also, you are no longer a dieter! The band means not having to diet! We are making a new life style for ourselves.

Vines, She not banded yet! But if she was food would not be good.

Aileena, I bought me a big container of whey Protein powder at Cost-Co (like Sams Club) and I got the vanilla. Im able to mix fresh fruit and or sugar free Ice cream.. Just a small amount for taste.

Doh! My bad, I was just worried about you Aileena! (((hugs)))

Thank you all for all the concern...I've been good I went home and told my sister I was going to eat, but she gave me this look...and reminded me, it was only an hour or so until bed...So I made a Protein shake ...then took a shower. The next day was so much better!

ONLY 6 MORE DAYS TO GO

Was that post op?

Robyn

You can do this! If I did it anybody can! Believe me, I was scared - I seriously considered chickening out right on the OR table. I am so happy that I didn't! You have two little girls - look at it this way - you are doing it so that you can be around to see them have little girls! I know that I really did do it to save my life and I think most people do it for the same reason. Just hold out three more days and then it will all be over! It will be the first day of the rest of your life!

Eileen