I have a peo-op diet of liquids, and protein drinks for meals.

One bandster I know said I need a certain ammount of protein/carbs/sugars in the protein drink.

I had just purchased the EAS 20 protein/20 carb/ 17 sugar cuz' it's sweetened w/ fructose (immitation sweetners can make me ill).

Anyone want to throw in thier "two cents" or three?:smile:

I love EAS shakes. You can also try Whey protein powder. It may contain less sugar. Also Carnation Breakfast Drinks (No sugar added). Good luck.

My nutritionist's rule on protein shakes is no more than 10 calories per gram of protein.

I used the EAS 17g protein shakes for 10 days because of the less calories and they worked great. I was able to have 4 a day and a small meal and be under 800 calories a day easily. It knocked off 12 pounds pretty easily.

My doc had a specific shake for us to use and if we didn't want that he gave us specific guidelines as to how much of each NI item.

If your doc didn't specify or give you guidelines then I would assume that it doesn't matter for you. If he did, then does the shake you got fill the bill? If so, you're good. If no, you're not.

Okay, sounds good...especially the 10 cals per protein gram...helpful! Are we, as pre or post banded, supposed to get a certain ammount of protein per day? Too much counting, as in Weight Watchers, would make me loooose my mind but grams of protein....easy!:thumbup: Just checked my pre-op and it isn't mentioned but do "you" think it's important... also, I can't find a daily calorie intake anywhere on my post-op. Did anyone else experience this?:smile2:

Thanks again

Okay, sounds good...especially the 10 cals per Protein gram...helpful! Are we, as pre or post banded, supposed to get a certain ammount of protein per day? Too much counting, as in Weight Watchers, would make me loooose my mind but grams of protein....easy!:thumbup: Just checked my pre-op and it isn't mentioned but do "you" think it's important... also, I can't find a daily calorie intake anywhere on my post-op. Did anyone else experience this?:smile2:

Thanks again

Before I was banded I had to have an appointment with a nutritionist. She told me how many grams of protein I should have per day. As for calories, I eat anything I want and/or can tolerate in moderation. I eat a healthy diet of lean protein, whole grains, veggies and fruit with an occassional treat. I don't worry about the calories. I refuse to "diet" and I am certainly done with counting calories, points, etc. Everyone is different and everyone has their own opinion about calories and such. This is just mine. I would just suggest you follow your doc's recommendations.

As for the Protein drinks. I too use EAS, but I use the soy. I mix them with soy milk as well. This is just my preference. Today I made a vanilla shake and threw in a few chunks of mango. Soooo goood!!!