Something in another post sparked my curiosity about protein shakes having an ingredient that did not help you to lose weight but rather to plateau or even gain. In checking out my GNC protein (Wheybolic Extreme 60, three scoops for 60 grams, 280 cals, I use one scoop) which I was informed was closest in makeup to Isopure but less expensive, the bag states clearly "not for weight reduction"--ACK!

My Dr has never recommended protein, but I was using it in a shake in the morning because of being more restricted at that time and just for that protein boost when I'm not eating my protein.

So what now? Is this not true for bandsters? I'm wondering if this is why I plateau every month before a fill. Or that could just be my paranoia...help!

??? I've lost weight wonderfully using the protein shake (EAS Carb Control AdvantEDGE shakes) my doc uses for pre-op diets. If something is labeled "not for weight loss" that doesn't mean you can't lose weight while ingesting it, just that it isn't formulated to be a total meal replacement or used solely in a diet. It may have too much fat or other components of some sort (the one you describe) to be considered "dietetic". I think my protein shakes are a marvelous meal replacement and find them indispensible.

I love my protein shakes! I find that if I slack off in drinking them that my weight loss slows. I get a killer boost in weight loss if I take a couple of days and bump up my protein shakes.