Yesterday was my education session with my Drs nurse right before my surgery on the 23rd. One of the things she highly recommended was a product thet gives 42 grams of Protein in just 3 ounces. She stated that females need at least 80 grams of protein a day and this made it an easy way to get over half. Theres a website I ordered from earlier today liquid Protein Information and Product Listings - Fitness First USA I purchased 48 vials for $56.00 which seems expensive but if your doing the shakes for protein then you know its about the same only this has a lot more protein. She highly recommended them for right after surgery and those days when we know we won't be eating right and protein amoints will fall short. Personally I felt a little vain but I want to loose lots of weight not lots of hair so I ordered some for me. Theres a lot of other products as well that look good you might want to consider. They do have a referral and bonus program, please if you decide to order I would appreciate it if you used my name (Saundra Rotherham) and you can do the same. I also have a promotional code which brings the shipping down to only $1.00, as far as any one knows it doesn't have an expiration date and it did work for me its OCONUS1. She did say that right after surgery a lot of people split it in half. She also said while she likes the taste as it is some people put in it Water, sugarfree koolaids and such to help with their liquid intake. Lots of luck everyone I hope some of you find this helpful:thumbup: I should add they throw in two vials free and if 24 is more than you want to start with they have a 12 pack in each flavor as well. I'm gonna start with grape in case I want to add to my grape crystal light.

Saundra

Edited January 15, 200917 yr by Saundra

Not sure what you mean, but my Dr, his nurse, the diatician (sp)and even the independant psych eval person recommends them. The nurses at the hospital did as well reminding me that my body right now can only absorb 20 grams at a time, thus the split.

On another board, there seems to be good awareness that most collagen-based products (this includes the "bullets") have low Protein quality scores. The score is called PDCAAS, and it is used by the National Academy of Sciences, and other international health agencies.

I believe that the New whey products probably have a PDCAAS score of about 16. Whey protein has a score of 100 (out of 100)

Jerome

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On another board, there seems to be good awareness that most collagen-based products (this includes the "bullets") have low Protein quality scores. The score is called PDCAAS, and it is used by the National Academy of Sciences, and other international health agencies.

I believe that the New Whey products probably have a PDCAAS score of about 16. Whey protein has a score of 100 (out of 100)

Jerome

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Jerome,

I do not feel that this is the appropriate place to be selling us your product. The nice part of lap band is we get to choose what we ingest...I don't feel that your snooping and soliciting on weight loss SUPPORT forums is necessary, respectful or wanted. You are entitled to your own opinion and you should exercise that opinion in Drs. offices and Vitamin shops. Please leave us to consult with our doctors, surgeons and other MEDICAL professionals. Thank you.

Gabi

Maybe instead of diluting dince its the after taste you don't like have something to there to swallow afterwards, I don't know what it is that makes me like them, but I think if its the after taste I would try what I do with the chewables bugs bunny and thats have crystal light to sip while I chew it, I hate those things. Now heres real strange. I'm still on post op haven't made it to mushies yet but that might change in a little bit getting ready to go see dr but for now I hate the smell of almost ALL foods. I can smell everyones breath hey all stink its whacked. I think I can only remember thinking my DH had bb in all these years now he and the rest of the world suddenly ewwww, go figure

"...I don't feel that your snooping and soliciting on weight loss SUPPORT forums is necessary, respectful or wanted. You are entitled to your own opinion and you should exercise that opinion in Drs. offices and Vitamin shops. Please leave us to consult with our doctors, surgeons and other MEDICAL professionals. Thank you."

Wow...that is a pretty strong reaction. I have to wonder why.

Generally, when we offer honest valuable nutrition facts that help members understand the difference among supplements, the reaction is appreciation, even when the readers are not our customers.

I am sure on the boards, the readers remember that some posters do NOT state their business reasons for posting. That is quite common.

I don't know if that is the case here or not. But we do clearly let people know who we are. No unidentified agents.

I hope some readers appreciate that. To those who post on behalf of competitors, this is your big chance to pretend you are indignant.

Kind regards

Jerome

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I just got back from my post op appt, a little ways out but they had to cancel the original. My Dr said I'm doing good was explaining that I could absorb more like 30 grams at a time and his belief is a 10 - 1 ration, like I'm doing right at 60 grams of protein then I can go to 600 calories although that he said is a lot when today is day 1 of mushies and really doesn't want me worrying about calories yet. He said protein first then veggies and go from there. I know I started this thread and I hope it stays informative. Good Luck everyone, Get Healthy n Thin

Not that crazy about the taste, but it is an easy way to get my protein in. I'm only 3 days post-op and that is the only way I can get it in

Not that crazy about the taste, but it is an easy way to get my Protein in. I'm only 3 days post-op and that is the only way I can get it in

I don't hate it like I do the chewables but I did find it was easier for me right after surgery than the shakes I had been doing preop so I'm gonna stick with them and just switxh the flavors around, I think I've pver done grape everything. Time to spice it up LOL

Does anyone know of a flavorless protein powder or liquid that I can add to food or hot tea? I met someone at a support group meeting and didn't get her name. She uses it everyday in her breakfast oatmeal and swears she can't taste the difference.

Thanks

Hi, As a newly banded patient, the protein intake is a difficult one. I have examined the many sources of protein and have not found any references to complimentary proteins. Many of our protein sources are incomplete but we eat a combination of foods for a reason - like rice and beans. When combined they make a complete protein. In the beginning we are not eating much and we do need to pay attention to the source of protein. But we do get a variety of protein in the limited intake if we remember to eat protein first.

Many of the protein bullets are incomplete proteins but they are not our only protein source (hopefully). So in a pinch they can work or not work, depending on the complete diet.

Does anyone know of a flavorless Protein powder or liquid that I can add to food or hot tea? I met someone at a support group meeting and didn't get her name. She uses it everyday in her Breakfast oatmeal and swears she can't taste the difference.

Thanks

RosieJo,

I have not tried any of these yet as I am still in the pre-banding appointment phase, but I have heard of a few that other people have mentioned. One in powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored ( and no I am not a rep for Unjury..LOL), another one is Beneprotein. I am pretty sure there is a whey Protein Powder out there that is unflavored too but not 100% positive on tha one. As I said I have not tried them yet but I do plan to get some soon and start trying them so I know what I do like for pre and post surgery diet.

Jen

I don't know if you have found the unflavored protein you were looking for but I bought one called Jarrows Formulas Whey Protein and its unflavored. I bought it at our local Sprouts store. The trick is you CANNOT mix it with anything hot until you have made a paste out of it with room temp. water, then add it to a hot food or drink and its fine. If you add it directly to a hot liquid it will curdle instantly.:wink:

Do you still have protein shakes or are the bullets your primary source of protein? I have seen the bullets, but have not tried them yet. I am hoping to get surgery the 19th of March. I need to get some ideas before my date comes.

Thanks

I'm on full foods now so where I split the bullet, half in the morning half at night, with my chicken or seafood I am getting minimum 70's carbs. I keep some around that I bought pre op. I think I remember drinking one when I didn't want to eat out. I'm one of the weird ones I like the protein shakes I use but they are a bit much for me to drink now, 11 ounces is a lot at one time.

What kind of protein shakes do you drink? I looking to try a few. Any suggestions would be great.

hi,

when i was banded....

one thing i followed 100 pct was to make sure i got in enough Protein each day. i didnt want to lose my hair...and i didnt lose it because i was religious about this.

i had trouble eating so i supplemented with both Isopure Protein shakes (vanilla with added fresh fruit or chocolate with Peanut Butter and banana are YUMMY)

and/or

the protein bullets. i used both the 25 gms and 42 gms based on how much i was able to eat.

of course i believe the best source of protein is by eating food. however many days i wasnt able to and followed above with good success.

thanks