Questions about Protein

I have some questions about proteins and protein shakes.  I really am having a hard time finding protein shakes that I can drink.  I can't have anything with milk because it gives me diarrhea.  I tried Isopure pre-made and this protein bullet thing that have 47 grams of protein in 3 ounces.  My stomach could not tolerate either.  It's almost like the whey protein is too strong.  Does anyone have suggestions on this one?  Also I am about 5 weeks out and I am working up to the 3 ounces per meal.  Sometimes I can get the 3 ounces in but then I find it really hard to eat after that I am full for a very long period of time.  And then I worry that I don't get in enough protein.  I can usually get in the 2 ounces for breakfast, 3 for lunch, and sometimes I can't get much in the dinner.  I was searching for the protein drink to supplement a bit.  It is kinda frustrating.  However I can eat all meats.  Haven't tried chicken yet but I can do ground beef and pot roast.  Eggs don't agree with me so well.  Any advice is greatly appreciated.  Thanks to all!!

try syntrax they have lots of flavors and I tolerate them but none of the others. I like fuzzy navel with 8 oz water and 2 oz of oj or right now I drink everyday their cappuccino (misspelled) I make it with coffee, water and 2 tablespoon fat free French vanilla yummy I make it with 8 oz water mixed with one scoop then add coffee (or it clumps) go to best price nutrition . com sorry spelling sucks!! anyway they sell it cheap there I get 2 2.5 pound jugs of the cap and with **** is about 50.00 but it last and they ship to ill fast because they are in IL I would check out their site and see it is 90 calories and 23 g of protein no fat no carbs. hope that helps Dee 

Can you get sample amounts? I would hate to buy a whole thing and not be able to tolerate it.  Let me know. Thanks for the info!!  Bad thing is though I can't have oj or coffee.  So I guess water would be what I would have to mix it with.

I belive if you go ot bariatric eating .com they sell samples of syntrax. You can have decaf coffe still gives it the coffee flavor without the caffine. My doctor wants me to drink 2oz of juice 2 a day to keep me from becomming hypoglycimic or something like that but he also perserves the nerve that causes dumping so I don't have to worry about the sugar in oj. If that doesn't work let me know I could always mail you a scoop of mine to try. dee

I went on the website last night. No samples listed.  As for the coffee I don't drink it (not a fan).  And the acid in OJ has always bothered me that's why I don't drink it.   Plus I am supposed to have any juice products right now.  It is all protein! Seems to be working I have lost 30+ lbs in 5 weeks.  And I started out with a BMI of 39. Not to bad.  The only thing that I am afraid of the whey protein.  It seems to bother my pouch and I feel sick.  Maybe I wil e-mail my bariatric coord and see what she says. Thanks! K

you can get free samples by going to Syntrax website or you can call them & tell them that you are a bariatric patient & would like some samples, also tell them you are having problems..  They have sent me samples twice & are real nice. 866-333-7403 or  SI03.com Hope this helps  

Thank you so very much Kerri!! I will do that! Kelly

I too could no longer drink milk after my RnY I switched to silk and that helped me alot also I use the Whey protein from walmart and didn't have any troubles with it it's about $17.00 for a big tub... When I made the shakes I used 4oz of silk 1 scoop of protein powder and followed the recipe for the added stuff I was able to drink the whole shake... I got these recipes from EggFace on the RNY board I hope they help...

I finally found a protein powder I enjoy (took long enough 8 months of taste testing) I'm so excited about it. I actually enjoy it... No smell, tastes yummy. It's from GNC called Maximum Protein by Energie Nutrition. If you can't find it at your local GNC (I guess not all GNC carry it yet) Here's the website to buy it online Here's the nutritional stats on it: 118 calories, 1 g. sugar, 3 g. carbs, 23 g. protein per scoop. 30 servings per container. That's what I use but I'm sure you could just use your fav. BTW: Please note in the recipes below you could use certainly use regular milk I'm just a soy milk girl. All of the recipes below also make great Protein Popsicles. Chocolate Monkey 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein 1/2 a banana Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Strawberry Banana Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 1/2 banana 3 whole frozen strawberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Banana Split 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/2 banana 1/4 cup chopped pineapple 2 frozen strawberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Blueberry Bonanza Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Chocolate Covered Cherry 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein 10-12 frozen or fresh cherries optional: 1 tsp. of SF Cherry Torani Syrup or a drop of cherry extract Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Silky Latte 4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Silky Mocha 4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Smoothie 4 oz. Vitasoy Peppermint Chocolate soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (chilled) Dash of pumpkin pie spice Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Berry Berry Good Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup frozen or fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mochachinno 8 oz. cold coffee 1 scoop chocolate protein 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Egg Nog Protein Shake 4 oz. Silk Nog soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein Dash of nutmeg Place liquid in the blender first, then powder. Blend on low then high till well blended. Dash of nutmeg on top. Pina Colada 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup pineapple 1 Tbs. SF Coconut Torani Syrup (I've also used 2 T. of unsweetened coconut from the health food store or Baker's catalog) Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Peanut Butter Cup 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 Tbs. peanut butter (smooth or chunky) 2-3 ice cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Cherry Vanilla Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 5-6 maraschino cherries 1 Tbs. SF French Vanilla Torani Syrup Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Chocolate Caramel Protein Shake 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 Tbs. SF Caramel Torani Syrup 3 Ice Cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 banana Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Strawberry Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 3-4 Frozen Whole Strawberries Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Lemon Meringue Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 T. SF Jello Lemon Pudding Powder 2 Ice Cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Green Giant 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 T. SF Jello Pistachio Pudding Powder 2 Ice Cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Butterscotch Shake 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 T. SF Jello Butterscotch Pudding Powder 2 Ice Cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Strawberry Cheesecake Shake 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 T. SF Jello Cheesecake Pudding Powder 3-4 Frozen or Fresh Strawberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Vanilla Spice Protein Shake 4 oz. Silk Spice soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein powder Dash Cinnamon Dash Nutmeg 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 T. Almond Butter 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mango Madness Protein Smoothie 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Banana Joe Protein Shake 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 banana 1/2 shot of espresso or 1/4 cup fresh coffee or 1 tsp instant coffee 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Carrot Cake Protein Shake 4 oz. water 4 oz. Silk Spice soy milk (if you use Vanilla or Plain Milk add more cinnamon and nutmeg) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup frozen sliced carrots 1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese Dash Cinnamon Dash Nutmeg Place liquids in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mango Banana Protein Lassi 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 4 oz. water 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 Tbs. SF Vanilla Torani Syrup 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 Banana (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Banana Protein Smoothie 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 Banana (fresh or frozen) Dash Cinnamon Dash Nutmeg 2-3 Ice Cubes 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mocha Banana Joe Protein Shake 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop Chocolate protein powder 1/2 banana 1 tsp instant espresso powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mocha Joe Protein Shake 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop Chocolate protein powder 1 tsp instant espresso powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Peach Cobbler Protein Shake 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup frozen sliced peaches dash cinnamon dash nutmeg 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended Mango Banana Protein Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks 1/2 a banana 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Gingersnap Protein Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz. soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 Tablespoon Starbuck's SF Cinnamon Dolce Syrup dash of cinnamon 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended.

I've tried several of these and enjoyed them! Good Luck Jenn

I couldn't do straight protein either.  But I would take the premixed isopure and mix it 1/2 - 1/2 with Crystal Lite. It tasted pretty good and was the only way I got my protein in for the first couple of months.