Getting banded November 24 and can't wait!! I've been reading all the info on things to drink post op. Prior to my surgery date I started buying foods and drinks I will need. One of the things I bought was Slimfast because the article said it was acceptable so I bought 3 cases of different flavors. Now I read another article that has it as a "no no". Has any one been using Slimfast and let me know how your tolerating it. Thanks:biggrin:

I used slim fast when at work and on the go while on liquids. When I could I used a mix from a weight loss program HMR700. I would just watch the calorie and Protein count closely, the calories can add up quick on the ready-to-use protein stuff sometimes.

As far as tolerating it, I didn't have any problems with it.

Good luck on your upcoming Lapband!!!!!!

I did not try slimfast but I overheard a conversation so thought I would weigh in.

The nutritionist talking to the patient in the bed next to me told her (she had just had just been banded) that is you drink a meal replcement like slimfast you drink 3 a day if you are drinking something like Bariatric Advantage you should have 5-6 a day. again probably along with calorie count and such

My dietician said we can drink SlimFast if we are desperate but did not really recommend it -- way too high in sugar and carbs.

When I can't make a shake - I've been taking the Advantage Edge (or however it is spelled) to work.

Hi ladies: There is another Slim-Fast. It is for a low carb diet and has 20g of protein, 180 calories and 4g of carbohydrates. It's not bad in taste. I really like the increase in protein and it makes it easier to get the 60g per day.

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I use the low-carb slim-fast as well. My nutritionist recommended it when I told her I simply couldn't afford the expensive crap they peddle at my doc's office.

I was banded on 10/27 and I have been using the low carb Slim-Fast shakes as well as the Atkins Advantage low carb shakes. The Atkins ones have 15g of protein as opposed to 20g in the Slim-Fast but I find this a lot more easier to deal with. I had been doing powdered protein mixes and I could no longer deal with the smell or taste anymore so the Slim-Fast/Atkins have really been a life saver.:thumbup:

I have been drinking the Low-Carb SlimFast for about a year. Its a great way to get in some protein and keeps me from snacking the day away are work.

I use only the low carb Slim Fast. I also use Atkins shakes and Designer Whey.

I use only the low carb Slim Fast. I also use Atkins shakes and Designer Whey.

Were you not encouraged by the dietician to buy the Optifast? I've heard it's really expensive and so I was using other things, too. However, when I talked to the dietician yesterday she acted like that was a big no no. Since we're using the same doc, what did your dietician tell you?

The dietician doesn't suggest using it but I was curious because some of the websites I looked at and the books I bought said it was OK. So I was checking what other people in this forum suggested. I guess the best thing is to follow what instructions are given to me. When is your surgery? I'm going in November 24th .

The slim fast in Australia has only 3g of protein and is full of sugar, its not really great. I assume its different there, since I cant imagine anyone actually recommending that you replace your meals with sugary low protein shakes!

jacqui - we have a low carb slim fast that has 20 grams of protein, 4 or 6 carbs, 190 calories and not much in sugar. there is also a high protein slim fast too but its doesnt have as much protein as the low carb - doesnt make much sense to me.