hi

i will be starting my pre-op diet this week. what are some of the better drinks to buy.

Congratulations on your date!!

I used EAS Myoplex that are sold in all grocery stores. They are already made...so you just refridgerate and drink! :wink_smile:

My dietician has started promoting them because they are only 300 calories for 17 ounces and 42 grams of Protein. Several flavors too...

Good luck girl!!!

Congrats on your date! I wish you much success.

I do agree with previous poster, the Myoplex shakes are good but my budget likes the powder that I mix myself better.

That said, I use the EAS whey Protein sold at Sams Club. It comes in the the normal vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Im not wild about the Strawberry but the Chocolate and Vanilla are quite tasty to me. I mix it with Unsweetened Soymilk and a few ice cubes in my Vitamixer. Comes out nice and creamy. Recently I found some sugar free syrups in the coffee isle at the supermarket. The Kaluah is a wonderful change! After doing Protein Shakes for a few weeks I certainly needed a change. I also mix the Protein Powder in sugar-free pudding. Thats yummy!

Best wishes!

Fran

I like the Atkins Advantage the best. Nice flavor choices, chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. Mocha Latte shake is my favorite. Atkins has the lowest Protein, at 15-17g.

I found the EAS AdvantEDGE a bit watery.

Slim*Fast low carb to me tastes the worst.

But just like anything else, everyone will like something different. You just have to try them all.

Suzanne

IF your doctor requires a specific shake, choose that one. If not,

my doc required EAS Carb Control AdvantEDGE shakes...110 cal, low fat, low car, 17g protein each and while I didn't love them, I don't love ANY Diet shake. They did the trick! Weight dropped off of me like water!

Hey, I use the EAS from Sams too. I use pineapple, strawberry's, etc. to change the Vanila the flavor I want. I also like the Slimfast Chocolate High Protein. It is already mixed and in cans which is easy to take with you.

It isn't the best protein but it isn't horrible and my nutritionist said it was fine to use. I use body fortress from walmart. I believe it's 20ish grams of protein and 6 carbs i believe.

thanks everyone, you all helped alot. even if the one i pick is nasty it really will not matter b/c it has to be done.

thx again

I am currently using Worldwide Pure Protein shake which I buy from GNC. Below is a link from the Vitamin Shoppe that has details about the drink which is in a can already pre-made.

Pure Protein Shake Frost Choco by Worldwide Sport - VitaminShoppe.com

I also tried EAS chocolate flavor and french vanilla and I only like the chocolate flavor.

I have been using the premade Slim Fast Optima for the first week, and now my Optifast shakes are in. My Dr. doesn't care which ones, but to me both are tasty - I mix them with ice in the blender. I do find I am less hungry on the optifast.

Good luck!

I am NEW and have my seminar date set for 1/14. After the necessary check=ups hope to have lap band early Feb. Here in Phoenix Az/St Lukes Hosp. My Medicare and Tricare Ins will pay all as I do qualify for being 'fluffy"

My doctor recommended MYOCEL it can only be bought online or at their office and/or Atkins shakes. My two week pre-op diet is starting tomorrow January 8th and i'm nervous but so ready to get outta this body!

I've been reading about a lot of people staying hungry but my diet consists of two healthy meals 4-6oz of lean meats, any green veggies, and one cup of fruit after dinner. So I pray that one shake in the morning will suffice--I was never a big Breakfast eater anyway. Has anyone tried any type of 'meal' like lean cuisine for your healthy meals?? Any suggestions are appreciated.

I'm really okay with the taste of Slim Fast Optima-thats all I bought.

1/2 way done with the pre-op diet, surgery a week from today.