Hello! I am new to the the lapband world. I will be banded on 11/18 and will start my pre-op diet in one week. If anyone has any suggestions on protein shakes mixtures/ recipes, etc. I would love to get any help. Feeling a little anxious about the protein shakes? Thanks so much!:thumbup:

Hey there!

My doctor had me on Opt-fast shakes which tasted good enough and had all the Vitamins you need in a day, in addition to a good amount of Protein.I also do SlimFast protein shakes - I prefer the powder because it tastes fresher. I also love a Protein Powder called Maximum Protein that is only sold at a few GNC stores (in my area anyway). Your doctor may have some samples in his office, so try that. The only thing I would warn you against is the huge can of whey Protein at Walmart that only costs like $12. Yuck! You get what you pay for!

Well they may be an aquired taste but I like the EAS Advantage soy protein. You can buy it at Wal Mart for around $9 so it is not a big investment. I like both the chocolate and vanilla mixed with skim milk. Buy a bullet or small blender to make them with, it's very handy.

the one I used was made by my nurtestionist --- 1 cup 1% milk - 1/2 egg whites subsitutes (in dairy section not raw) - 1 teaspoon of vanilla - 3 tablespoons of powdered milk - 1 packet of slendia. --- this is 27 grams of Protein --- taste like egg nog ---- don't drink it too cold or with too many bubbles - so you don't get gas --- enjoy!!

Robin

Hi, I am in the pre-op stages, waiting for my surgery date. I know I need a good protien drink!!!! My head is spinning trying to pick the best tasting one for me. I am a vegetarian and lactose intolerant:frown:.. I have notice that alot of these drinks require some form of milk!!!! Oh what is a girl to do!!! Need to lose pre-op weight

Kim

have you tired lactaide ---- it works very well for my husband - you just take one before you take any dairy

Robin

I am alergic to barely which is in most Protein shakes. If you like choclate - my friend use EAS chocolate - she got it at safeway --- she had lost 145 lbs with the band

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f82/200-protein-shake-recipes-49774/

Protein shakes are awful, no doubt about it.

Bariatric Advantage is supposed to be good for you, but the taste is pretty gross.

My favorite right now is Worldwide frosty chocolate pre-made shakes that come in a 11oz can at Trader Joe's or Vitamin Shoppe.

:tt2:One of the bestest resources is BariatricEating.com - BE, Inc. The number one bariatric website for protein, Vitamins, and success. !

This site was made and is kept by a foodie who had bariatric surgery years ago, and looooves great tasting food. She has tried all of the shakes and only stocks good tasting ones. I just placed an order for some from achieveone and labrada. I wish I had found these before I spent almost $200 on bariatric advantage :thumbup:

Good luck!

I started my 2 week pre-op full liquid diet this morning, and bought Adkins drinks - these come in a 4pk (Wal-Mart) and have a variety of flavors. Protein is 15g, sugar only 1 and very little carbs (the one I had for breakfast) and not bad at all. I figure if I can have 4 of these a day I will at least get the protein I need and will be doing a good job of keeping carbs and sugars low. Not sure if you've tried these or even heard of them, but they were also affordable. Just a suggestion! :-)

I take Isopure ( you can get it from the Vitamin Shop). Get the fruit punch and mix well. 2 scoops = 50 grms protein. I also take some amino acids. which is added protein. More protein less loose skin.