Suggestion for the best Protein and Mineral Supplements after RNY

swagger
on 1/13/12 8:11 am - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 02/10/12

I am prepping for post surgery after Feb 10, and wanted to know the best suggestions for Protein and Mineral supplements. I am in favour of the ones with higher protein because I really am not down with shakes that have 10g of prot and having to get down 4-6 shakes a day since I am recommended to have an intake between 40-60 with less than 20g of carbs and less than 5g of fat.

I work security for a health centre and the ladies here are trying to get me to buy Visalus Sciences Vi-Shape Shake Mix. I’m kind of leery of a protein mix who’s slogan is “The Shake Mix that tastes like Cake Mix” LOL

I have also looked into Click Expresso Protein Shakes.

I havent looked into the Mineral Supplements at all.

What is your suggestion?

Warmest regards,

Darren

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Leanne1
on 1/13/12 8:52 am - Newmarket, Canada

RNY on 09/14/10

Premier protein shakes are good.
They come in chocolate from costco. 30g protein, 3g fat, 2g net carbs (5g - 3g of fibre) and 1g sugar

When you say "minerals" are you talking about your vitamins?

Robin H.
on 1/13/12 8:59 am - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 12/14/11

you should have noted that we don't have a costco here as most use the premier and you can only get that at costco

Leanne1
on 1/13/12 9:06 am - Newmarket, Canada

RNY on 09/14/10

I noted that you can only get them at Costco ;)

You can also order them online- if this is an option

http://www.premiernutrition.com/

Robin H.
on 1/13/12 9:14 am - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 12/14/11

ooooowww didnt know that thanks for the info.... although not sure i ever want to drink a shake again.... I am having whey Kool drinks (powdered) instead just couldn't stomach another shake they were making me ill and I wasn't getting them in.... have moved to the "drink" style and since have had no problems getting them in.

Robin

Leanne1
on 1/13/12 9:36 am - Newmarket, Canada

RNY on 09/14/10

I hear ya.
I took a break from shakes altogether for quite a while but just started drinking them again.

There are many different shakes to have. If you have a "GNC" they have a great variety of powered mixes.
This is the kind (not the size- toooo expensive!) that I have in my cupboard. They sometimes have good sales on, I got the 2lb jugs for $30 each. I got raspberry, chocolate and vanilla. I mostly use it in my baking now.

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11811107

swagger
on 1/13/12 9:53 am - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 02/10/12

whats "Kool" drinks? Sounds tasty

"The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince."
-Vincent Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers

Robin H.
on 1/13/12 10:15 am - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 12/14/11

they mix more like a drink of chrystal light rather than the milky shake variety. Shoppers caries a few and GNC used to cary Whey Kool I have that one lemonade flavor and I mix a Lemonade crystal light and 2 scoups (42g protien) in with it and add extra water and take it tow work each day and it is pretty good. I was gonna try the place on memorial close to Taco time too to see what they have as far as the drinks go they have a pretty decent sized store there I can't remember the name of it though.

Robin

swagger
on 1/13/12 10:41 am - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 02/10/12

42g of protein for one drink? Nice! One or one and a half of those and I will be set for the day for protein! I really don't want to have to choke back 4 shakes a day

Thank You

"The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince."
-Vincent Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers

JJ_
on 1/13/12 9:25 am

Hi Darren,

Are the Visalus Sciences Vi-Shape Shake Mix made with whey isolate protein? That is what you need. As for the Click shakes, I noticed that Eggface has a lot of recipes with that particular brand of shakes. Are they available in Canada or would you have to order online?

Good luck,

Judy

swagger
on 1/13/12 10:36 am - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 02/10/12

I think they are only available online through the states... but they do think they accept paypal!

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twins4meplus1
on 1/13/12 10:42 am - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07

I've purchased Click at Shoppers Drug Mart in the past. Not a real high protein drink and it does have caffeine too. It does taste pretty good for a coffee style drink.

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JJ_
on 1/13/12 3:46 pm

Hi Linda,

I`ve never seen it at the SDM near me. :(

Thanks for the info.

Judy

Tracey 112205
on 1/13/12 3:49 pm - Bumfuknowhere, Canada

Judy,

Walmart and GNC both sell it as well.

Tracey

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Diminishing Dawn
on 1/13/12 9:34 am - Windsor, Canada

RNY on 07/05/06

Visalus shakes are junk. A lot of people in my group gave been swayed into them..... But they do not meet guidelines as there is not enough protein per carbs. They are more soy than whey too. People always get swayed by the taste but of course it tastes good ---- there's hardly any protein on them!! There's a lot more options that are better --- taste, taste and taste some more. Just dont buy too many before surgery as what tastes good before surgery may not taste good after surgery. It's a weird phenomenon but some people do find that their tastes change.

Dawn

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koree
on 1/13/12 9:46 am, edited 1/13/12 1:56 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 01/20/11

The protein shakes I currently have are not as much protein as ones you get from costco but they are tasty! - I never liked the drinks from powder... never could get those down... ones below are ready to drink

EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control is 17g protein 2.5g fat 100 calories 0g sugar 3g carbs

Pure Protein Shake is 23g of protein 1g fat 110 calories 1g sugar 4g carbs((this one purchases in states))

The vitamins that nutritionist said is best is actually the Spectrum Mulitvitamin (chewable) from Shoppers Drug Mart

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Radiogirl39
on 1/13/12 12:08 pm - Canada

Unfortunately they are discontinuing the Spectrum chewables. I have squirreled away 2 bottles, lol.

Julie

PatXYZ
on 1/13/12 9:57 am

I love Whey Gourmet, it has great stats plus great taste. The Nature's Best Whey Isolate you can get online or in the US also has a multi vit/mineral in it.

twins4meplus1
on 1/13/12 10:47 am - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07

For vitamin/mineral formulas if you can get your hands on Bariatric Advantage Chewables those are great.
If not, try to find some other form of chewable or liquid based ones as they are most easily absorbed.
You will need a multi, calcium citrate with vitamin D and some form of B12 (shot or sub-lingual).

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flyingwoman
on 1/13/12 1:49 pm

RNY on 12/29/10

Syntrax Nectar gets my vote. after surgery, I couldn't do any protein powder mixed with milk. Too thick and made my pouch grumpy. I did Fuzzy Peach and Ice Tea then. These days I use Cappuchino in my morning coffee and vanilla Torte for other stuff, occasionally Lemon Iced Tea after exercise.

For minerals immediately post op, I would order calcium citrate powder from Well.ca. I did a chewable sugar free Quest multi, but it's a women's mix, not sure if they have a general one. I use the Costco chewable C which is sugar free. Best chewable calcium chew is the Bariatric Advantage Citrate.

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Suggestion for the best Protein and Mineral Supplements after RNY