Hi all,

I was banded on the 18th. Doing well, but wondering if you could suggest some good sources for protein. It's been just broths and teas for the past couple of days, but now I know I need more, I'm groggy! I have the Special K H20, but that's not very satisying. Any brands you all recommend?

Thanks

I buy New Whey liquid protein from GNC. It is 42g of protein for 3oz. It comes in 4 flavors: grape, fruit punch, orange and raspberry. I have had the last 3 and mix it with the same flavor of crystal lite. It's an easy way to get a lot of protein. I don't like the milk based protein drinks. Or the powdered ones.

You need to follow the diet your surgeon gives you. Mine, for example, said ONLY clear liquids for the first week, and that meant NO PROTEIN. I did fine. I wasn't HAPPY (!) but I did fine. Once I could have protein he had suggestions on which to use. Your safest course is to do what your surgeon and nutritionist recommend. :tounge_smile:

Someone I met on here told me about a really good protein drink called Perfectly Protein by Bolthouse Farms. It has 10g of protein per 8oz serving and it tastes reallllly good....almost as good as a Starbucks Frappuccino, no kidding. When I told my dr that I was drinking them though, he freaked out and gave me a 10 minute lecture about how he didn't want me drinking my calories. So before you do anything, its best to check with your doctor. Good luck

Isopure from GNC. It's kind of expensive, but it has 40g protein in 20 oz. of drink for 160 calories. They're flavored (I like the passion fruit) but you could always add some crystal light to make them taste better.

I've been drinking Worldwide Pure Protein Shakes, 35 grams protein, 2 carbs, 160 calories. They're a little expensive around 2.25 or more depending on quantity you buy and where you buy them. GNC has them as does Trader Joes, or so I'm told. I like to sip on one in the a.m. at work, so I know I'm getting a good start on my protein for the day. They come in lots of flavors. They're more expensive than the dry proteins you can mix, which are good, too, but you can't beat these for convenience or if you're running late, just grab one and go. Hope that helps.

I recommend premier nutrition Protein from Costco. It only comes in chocolate but it tastes great. 30 grams of protein, 160 calories:rolleyes:

I wasn't a fan of the sweet protein drinks so I got unflavored unjury protein and added that to broth and other salty soups. You can get it at unjury.com. Good luck to you!

I second phx on the premier nutrition protein. 35g protein in 10 oz and tastes pretty good (if kept cold). Most importantly, it is thicker than most of the others I've tried and so more filling. I also used a powder from American Sports Nutrition that I got from GNC. It was thinner, but had a surprisingly good flavor.

Unjury has a chicken broth flavored protein. You mix it with water no hotter than 130 degrees (you can get a thermometer from Unjury for $5). It's not bad. I like having something warm on a cold day.

Is there anyone that use eggs or lean meat as their protein source. I can do the shakes and drinks but sometimes I want to chew.

Is there anyone that use eggs or lean meat as their Protein source. I can do the shakes and drinks but sometimes I want to chew.

I'm hoping to wean myself off Protein Drinks when I can eat regular food. Today is my first day of mushies, so I can eat some eggs and I may be able to cut back on the number of protein drinks I have. But until I can eat normally, I'm using protein drinks to get what I need.

Hi, I like the EAS Myoplex protein drinks from Wal-Mart. They have 42g protein per 17 oz. Just 2 of these a day and you have your 80g recommended protein.

Is there anyone that use eggs or lean meat as their Protein source. I can do the shakes and drinks but sometimes I want to chew.

I don't drink any protein drinks and never have. I bought a bunch of samples before i was banded to try them before I had to buy a big container of something I didn't like...they smell bad and I have yet to try any of them.

I drink a lot of milk...i used to put sugar free carnation in it before super target stopped selling it here (darn it!) so now i drink 2 cups a milk in the morning with some sugar free hershey syrup.

I get my protein from the milk, cottage cheese, chicken, turkey or ham, yogurt and cheese. i can easily hit 70 g of protein.

Don't forget to pay attention to Fiber too! I wasn't eating at all and it was a hard lesson learned!

Is there anyone that use eggs or lean meat as their protein source. I can do the shakes and drinks but sometimes I want to chew.

For recovery post op it is very important NOT to chew (and digest!) until your surgeon approves it. The churning of your stomach during digestion can impair the healing of your band placement. You don't want slippage or erosion and eating during this time can cause that or set you up for it later....so do what your doc says. You'll make it.

Hi, I am smiles and was banded on December 3, 2008. Since the surgery, I am not doing well with drinking one shake everyday. And I am also worried about getting enough protein. Is the Wal-mart protein that you mentioned in a previous message taste okay?