Protein Ice
Hi all
Im scheduled for VSG in a month. I CAN'T stomach any type of protein shake. I throw it back up again immediately. I have tried numerous kinds and non of them work for me at all. I just can't drink anything milky (including milk).
So after throwing up again last night trying my best to down one, I sat on the couch and cried wondering how I was going to get through pre and post op.
So this morning, I put on my big girl panties, told myself to harden up and find something else that will work for me!
After driving round a number of supplement places (please note that I'm in New Zealand and we don't have the same variety most of you do in the US), I found a drink called Protein Ice. It's 160 calories, 0 carb and 42grams of protein in one 550ml bottle.
I have read about 400 odd pages of this forum (VERY useful and some inspiring stories and pics!!) and though I would ask for your opinions as I have read a couple that refer to some protein drinks as collagen proteinsaying it's not good.
I just don't have any other options at this point and don't want to not take this opportunity because I can't drink shakes.
Your thoughts are most appreciated.
Suzy
Im scheduled for VSG in a month. I CAN'T stomach any type of protein shake. I throw it back up again immediately. I have tried numerous kinds and non of them work for me at all. I just can't drink anything milky (including milk).
So after throwing up again last night trying my best to down one, I sat on the couch and cried wondering how I was going to get through pre and post op.
So this morning, I put on my big girl panties, told myself to harden up and find something else that will work for me!
After driving round a number of supplement places (please note that I'm in New Zealand and we don't have the same variety most of you do in the US), I found a drink called Protein Ice. It's 160 calories, 0 carb and 42grams of protein in one 550ml bottle.
I have read about 400 odd pages of this forum (VERY useful and some inspiring stories and pics!!) and though I would ask for your opinions as I have read a couple that refer to some protein drinks as collagen proteinsaying it's not good.
I just don't have any other options at this point and don't want to not take this opportunity because I can't drink shakes.
Your thoughts are most appreciated.
Suzy
Suzy 
(Age: 41, Height: 6'1, SW: 169.4kg/372lb. CW: 80.5kg/177lb. Total lost: 88.9kg/195lbs)
My absolute favorite protein is Unjury chicken soup! It doesn't taste gross like protein shakes at all! It tastes like a warm cup of chicken broth (but less salty). I really love it. I am pre-op and I drink this now WILLINGLY. I believe you can only order it on their website so but they were really quick with shipping when I ordered. I will definately be ordering chicken soup through them for after surgery! I tell everyone about it, I truly love the taste that much.
http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/reg/chicken_soup_flavored_protein.shtml
Good luck!
http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/reg/chicken_soup_flavored_protein.shtml
Good luck!
Jessica
(HW: 305) (SW: 271.9) (33.1 lbs lost prior to surgery) (MsJexi on MFP)
I don't know anything about that particular drink, but generally the collagen protein is found in tiny drinks (think the size of shots of a beverage) and it's usually advertised as being some kind of miracle protein. The nutritional info you supplied makes me think what you've found might work.
What kind of protein is in the drink? Most of the good ones will have protein whey isolate in them.
What kind of protein is in the drink? Most of the good ones will have protein whey isolate in them.
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There are drink mixes from Bariwise that you mix in water...kind of like crystal lite. They're ok. I got them from dietdirect.com I believe. Those might be worth a try. Or maybe get some unflavored protein to mix in things like pudding or soup broth.
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Collergen protein is not a variety that we can absorb... stick to whey or soy. There are products that have zero milk like issues going on with them. Try Isopure (drinks like kool aid) or Special K has a individual protein mix pack (like Crystal light) that you can add to water. That stuff can be a *****uncky though if you hand mix it, never tried using a blender.
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Are you lactose intolerant? If that's the case, you'll need to look for protein that isn't milk based. Or you can try some of the less milky ones like the Syntrax Nectar proteins. The Syntrax Nectars mix easily with water and have many fruity flavors. You might try Isopure and see if that one works for you, too. It's used during the clear liquid diet portion post surgery.
There are also some soy protein based drinks out there, but I have no experience with those. I know others on OH have used them and have been very happy with them.
And yes, stay away from the collagen protein drinks. We don't absorb collagen protein.
Good luck!
There are also some soy protein based drinks out there, but I have no experience with those. I know others on OH have used them and have been very happy with them.
And yes, stay away from the collagen protein drinks. We don't absorb collagen protein.
Good luck!
If you can't stomach milk did you try egg or vegan protein mixed with water? You could also mix it with soy milk or almond milk but I'm not sure if that's available where in New Zealand. Likely soy milk is cause I even saw that in Mexico. But EGG OR VEGAN protein might go down better since neither are dairy.
HW 302 lbs. SW 279.8 lbs. CW 193.8 lbs MFP Jarabacoagirl Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs, 3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly
108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!
(86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)
I have tried a lot of protein shakes and wasted lots of money... That being said log onto WWW.TRYABOUTTIME.COM you can order 2 samples of different kinds of protein for only $3.99 they ship FREE! I like the Choc. Peanut Butter Shake, tried the Strawberry one today it was good but could use a little more strawberry taste as well as the Peanut Butter one but I can drink them w/o gaging I have Birthday Cake I didn't really care for that one and they are 25g of Protein and NO CARBS!! Good Luck it is hard to find ones you like. I have a Choc Mint Cookie one too that I bought offline it tasted like a Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie good but very strong tasting!!
(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165 
Try making it hot. I was in the same boat as you. I couldn't drink any kind of protein, right away it would come back up. After 7 months I decided to try the choc and make it like hot choc. I used the body fortress from walmart (choc). Take a coffee cup and fill it up and put it in the microwave until it is very hot. Then in another cup, put about 1 oz of water in it and put a scoop of the protein powder in it. Mix it up until it's dissolved and then add the ho****er to it. I also add a little SF FF caramel syrup into it. It taste like a candy bar (without the caramel it taste like hot choc). It goes down very good and I really like it. I haven't tried other flavors hot yet but, I am thinking about it.
* remember you can't mix protein powder into hot liquids. It will not mix up and will just clump!
* remember you can't mix protein powder into hot liquids. It will not mix up and will just clump!
On August 13, 2012 at 9:21 AM Pacific Time, ambercarr wrote:
Try making it hot. I was in the same boat as you. I couldn't drink any kind of protein, right away it would come back up. After 7 months I decided to try the choc and make it like hot choc. I used the body fortress from walmart (choc). Take a coffee cup and fill it up and put it in the microwave until it is very hot. Then in another cup, put about 1 oz of water in it and put a scoop of the protein powder in it. Mix it up until it's dissolved and then add the ho****er to it. I also add a little SF FF caramel syrup into it. It taste like a candy bar (without the caramel it taste like hot choc). It goes down very good and I really like it. I haven't tried other flavors hot yet but, I am thinking about it. * remember you can't mix protein powder into hot liquids. It will not mix up and will just clump!
Jess H.
Post-Op: VGS
Approved! 09/28/2012
Surgery 10/18/2012
Start Weight: 263
Day of Surgery: 244
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