I'm scheduled for a May 29th banding. Please, tell me what protein drinks have worked for ya', how many g of protein, where, how much...all that good info.:mad2: I appreciate your knowledge and time.

I use the EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control. They come in French vanilla, strawberry Creme, chocolate Fudge, and Rich Dark Chocolate. I love the Rich Dark Chocolate. Has 17 grams of Protein. Walmart sells 4 pack for $4.97.

Edited May 12, 200917 yr by texasweb

I have used the Atkins and the EAS Carb Control. I was banded 3 months ago, so only drink them occasionally now, but have completely switched to the EAS. Cheaper, more protein, less calories. I like the strawberry and the chocolate fudge. I add about 4 oz. of 1% milk and a couple of Equal packets, and it's delicious. Something about the protein drink alone was too strong for me. Good luck!!

Thanks to you both for your responses. I looked at the EAS and noticed it had fructose instead of imitation sweeteners.

Does anyone have an opinion on this? :smile2:

I like the idea of "real" foods... anyone?

I really like Oh Yeah 35 grams of protein and Lean Body 25 grams. I get mine at GNC and my favortie in the Vanilla.

Okay, I like the EAS.

However, I bought the ready to drink Muscle Milk...AAACCKK!

It tastes like....like....:wink2:

I am interested in a protein powder with more protrin but I'm worried now... no, I scared!

Thank you for your responses!

My doctors suggested Isopure Perfect low carb. I bought chocolate and vanilla and got great deals on them at vitaminshoppe.com.. They have 50 grams of Protein.

I'm scheduled for a May 29th banding. Please, tell me what Protein drinks have worked for ya', how many g of protein, where, how much...all that good info.:wink2: I appreciate your knowledge and time.

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Unjury vanilla has 20 grams of protein (whey protein isolate).

I mix a scoop of Beneprotein (made by Nestle) in with cottage cheese each morning. I can't stand any of the shakes. Beneprotein has a slight taste but is masked if you mix with things like oatmeal, soups or chili. I ordered mine off of the Nestle website and I love it!

Before being banned I was drinking the Slimfast low carb shakes which had 20g of protein. Then after banding, I found I couldn't get them down anymore. It's probably all in my head but they were making me gag. I then tried whey protien powder, nope, and broke down and bought unjury unflavored but I could still taste a bad taste. Currently I am drinking the Dean's Skinny Cow, no fat chocolate milk. It has 11g of protein with 110 calories. I know its not the 20g recommended by my nutritionist but its better than nothing!

Thank you again.

The Isopure sounds interesting because of the high protein content....but what does it taste like? The Benneprotein sounds great to add to regular foods. And after my banding May 29th I'll discover if any of these drinks make me gag.

This is such great information!

Any of the Atkins chocolate variety very cold are great and also, there is another product at health food stores or at www.newwhey.com that is a bit thick but tastes good and comes in lots of flavors. IT is only about 3 swallows and 40 grams of Protein. Put it in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes and you are done for the day...easy. IT comes in grape, fruit punch(my fave), blue raspberry (ok, I have two faves), other flavors as well.

Also, for after you pass the mushy stage...another trick is to go to a store that sells bulk nuts and seeds and get the following:

almonds

shelled pumpkin seeds

cashews

mini chocolate chips

dried cranberries

mix in a huge batch, split out into large (quart or gallon size) bags and put one everywhere you spend time. It has around 15-20 grams of protein in a handful and it makes you feel full, gives you Fiber, and gives energy and a sense of having had something "bad". I eat it when I wake up, around 3pm when I start to get hungry, and on the way home or before bed. It only take a little and I don't have to feel bad about it. Plus it isn't another shake...those get old fast.

Try it and see what combinations of dried fruit and nuts you like. Ensure that you have more almonds than anything and go light on the higher fat nuts and very little dried fruit and chocolate chips. They are only there to give you a little "sweet" fix. Enjoy!

I have been hearing a lot about Jay Robb Whey protein mixes...someone told me they mix well without a blender...dunno...My docs give us "Bariatric Advantage" products, which are surprisingly good..I also use the EAS Lite French Vanilla ... pretty tasty... I heard there is a way to get free samples of different products on one of these forums, but have not found it yet...good luck!

I've tried and like the protein shot that you can buy at Walmart for $1.97. They give you a massive amount of protein in only 3 ounces. I start the pre-diet with Slimfast but that eventually made me gag! My doctor then suggested Carnation Instant Sugar Free Liquid Breakfast. I usually mix it with about 10 ounces of skim milk and sometimes add about a tablespoon non-fat dry milk.

That sounds yummy! I'm going to get some today.