Suggestion for the best Protein and Mineral Supplements after RNY

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

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?

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

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/

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

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

whats "Kool" drinks? Sounds tasty

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

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

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