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i had to drink 5 slim fasts a day for 2 weeks......lets just say i never made it up to 5 a day....my first day i had 3...my second day i had 2....third and fourth day i was drinking one.....it makde me so nauseous i was dry heaving. i called my dr and she told me i could drink the dannon light n fit smoothies but i needed to add Protein Powder so i was still getting my 50 grams of Protein. What i would do is take 2 of the smoothies, pour them in a sports bottle and put a scoop of flavorless protein powder (26 grams) in there then shake it up....surprisingly i was able to do this 2 times a day.

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I found Pure Protein Shakes @ Trader Joe's. They ranged from 21-35 gr of Protein. And they are GOOD! For pre-op I would drink a Slim Fast in the morning, then a pure protein in for lunch. They extra protein would hold me over a bit longer than the 10 g in the Slimfast.

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I baught samples from All the Whey.com. They have a great selection of flavors and taste actually really good. I am currently using their Bariatric Protein Isolate. I suggest going on their website or on Ebay and looking them up. My 2 favorite flavors are chocolate Mousse & strawberry Shortcake. BTW...I am scheduled for surgery next wednesday(5-27-09) and can't wait !! Good luck in your search for that good tasting protein.

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My surgery is June 25! Yeah! I started GNC Max Pro shakes 2 x's a day on Monday. I use either the choco or vanilla and add about a heaping tablespoon of fat free/sugar free chocolate pudding to it. It tastes pretty good and I am not having any problems with it. I tried alternating which meal I eat to see what works the best. So far if I have a good Breakfast, egg whites and maybe fruit it seems to stay with me longer throughout the day.

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I tried the New Whey liquid Protein, tropical punch. I don't like it. My doctor said to spread the Protein out into 6 meals. It's not working with this. I'm going today to get the powder. I think I can measure that out in a Slim Fast and drink on that all day alot easier.

Has anyone else tried the Liquid Protein?

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Hi,

I'm currently doing the pre-op diet. My date is June 1. The only shakes that I have been able to tolerate are Nutralite Meal Replacement Shakes. They are expensive, but taste pretty good. 140 calories, 15 grams of Protein. I got them from a website called toyourhealth.com. It is supossed to be made with natural ingredients or something, so maybe that's why they are a littel pricey. Anyways, hope this helps. :wink2:

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Free Protein shake recipes

there are some good recipes on this site...I found one on here (this forum) that tastes like a reeses Peanut Butter cup..I am drinking it right now...

1 cup skim milk

1.5 tablespoons reduced fat Peanut Butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 scoop chocolate Protein powder (my doctor uses Bariatric Advantage products)

6 ice cubes

blend and enjoy (straws help to get away from the smells of some drinks..this one not bad, but just FYI..invest in straws!!) good luck!

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I am allergic to dairy but can do soy. Anyone know of good soy Protein products?

Debra

I mix in the blender GNC chocolate whey protien powder with 8 oz Silk Lite vanilla and a few ice cubes. Tastes pretty good.

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Have you tried: Kelloggs Special K Protien Drink? It has the same nutrient values as some of the the other drinks, but taste way better. My kids discovered them, and when I went to go take one out of the fridge they were all gone. :thumbup: Here is a link to the site with product info: SpecialK.com

Good luck. I was banded on 04/23/09 and have lost 19 pounds (pre-op 10 post-op 9) I get my first fill next week. It is one of the best things I have every done!

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Best Protein shake I have found is the Optimum 100% Whey Protein.< /span>

Try the 16 assorted flavor pack to help choose the flavors you like most.

I like the Extreme Milk chocolate (#1), also the Mocha Cappuccino, banana Cream, and strawberry.

I buy it online at Bodybuilding.com - The Future Of Bodybuilding! Huge Bodybuilding Site. (Very good pricing).

Don't get just 1 flavor or you will be sick of it in no time.

I mix 4 oz of "Skim Plus" and 4 oz Water to 1 scoop of mix. Also, I add a couple of ice cubes after to keep the froth down.

I am 1 1/2 months post surgery and still not minding the shakes too much. :blushing:

Jimmy

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BSN makes a time released Protein Drink called Syntha 6. It comes in choc and strawberry. They are really good with milk or Water but better with milk. I love the taste.

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