Question:
Has anyone post-op not get enough protein? So u resorted to a

protein pill? If u dont get enough protein from eating or the shakes, Has anyone had success by taking protein pills as a alternative or added protein? Also is 11gr of carbs and 6gr of sugar to high for a protein shake, but it has 18gr of protein.    — sexysag37 (posted on July 15, 2003)

July 15, 2003
hiya~ as far as i know there isn't a protein pill yet. i'm sure it would fly off the shelves if there was. i think that 11g carbs & 6g sugars is too high for a protein shake. i use several different kinds: 1. Designer Whey Chocolate: 17grams protein/1g carb/and i think 1g sugar... 2. Supplement Direct Brand Whey Protein Concentrate: 23g protein/0g sugar/1g carb 3. Jarrow's Iso Rich Soy Protein Powder: 25g protein/0carb/0sugar you can also take the liquid amino's like Amino 2222 or Twinlab Amino Fuel which is much higher, has 11g carb/9g sugar/15g protein (i only take that as "emergency" -- i don't care for the taste but if i am out of other protein powder i will use it) there are other ways to boost your protein such as soy milk (Edensoy extra has 11g protein), eat cottage cheese, yogurt (add powdered milk or protein powder to it), cheeses, meats... for a complete list of what supplements i use you can check my website: www.geocities.com/katebme2002 good luck! kate
   — jkb

July 16, 2003
No, not that's not a good trafe -off. I always think in 30g increments for protein, You'd need 2 skimpy scoops to get 36g, and you'd get a whopping 12g of sugar to go with it. Yowie. There are HUNDREDS of better products out there that can deliver 30g protein for less than 6g sugar, many at 0g sugar. They shake up in water (no sugar or calories there), and are very tasty. My doc requires us to have several shakes per day, but I've never minded them. I enjoy them tremendously and do more than required because I feel better. The only protein pills I've seen on the market contain about 1g of protein per 3 pills. So, to get 60g, you'd eat a mere 180 pills. I prefer chocolate over pills. I use several brands personally.
   — vitalady