Protein Shots
Right or wrong. . .my bariatric dietitian says its OK, I still have a protein shake every day (2 years out) I make a protein coffee every morning, and was worried about what it would taste like without the milk. Then I realized using my protein powder the morning of surgery was also out because its "whey based" and as such the coffee would no longer be clear. . .ugh
I checked GNC for "protein shots" chickie there tried to sell me some protein water that had 10 grams of protein in it. . .when I told her that was too low she chastised me saying 10 grams of protein is actually quite high... REALLY?!??!
Anyway I went to Popeye's no biggie as I do have a store credit there and was able to buy some protein shots there. 33 grams of protein 1 gram carb no sugar. They are $3 each but the guy gave me 8 for $2 each. The only had Mango/Peach and Berry fusion. I tried the Mango Peach last night. . .OMG so ungawdly sweet!
Arguing with myself as to whether to knock it back in 3-4 gag fighting swallows and chasing it with water or prolonging the agony by diluting it in water. . .any thoughts on the subject??
Oknee's just gotta dance 
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Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT IRON AND/OR http://theironmaiden.ca/
Hi Leona
I purchased protein shots pre-surgery in an attempt to ensure I kept my protein levels up early post-surgery
I dilluted them with water to make them palatable....I cant imagine drinking them as is....I think I would vomit
Just wondering why worry re your protein if its just one day....I am assuming you can go back to a regular diet post knee surgery...
Barb
I will try mixing it with water today.
I get really nauseated and pukie if I don't get my protein, once I start the "vomit comet" its hard to get off. I know its just one day but that's all the "addison's disease" needs to rear its ugly head. I wouldrather do all I can to prevent it than play "catch-up" after. My system is very finicky.
I also do not know how long I will be in hospital and thought they may be a little handier to use than hauling in my protein powder and magic bullet.
Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
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I know a number of WLS who went with the protein shots because "they couldn't find" a protein shake they liked.
Is this statement specific to VSG?
Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT IRON AND/OR http://theironmaiden.ca/
I am just using it as a temporary solution as I like my protein shakes
Oknee's just gotta dance
Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
Broke the 300 pound Barrier 13-Dec-2009 291.2lbs 01-APR-11 "onederland"
HGBA1C 5.2 d/c from the care of my Endocrinolgist 09-JUL-10 "diabetes resolved"
10-MAR-11 Extreme Sleep Apnea (dx 2007) resolved-"b-bye CPAP won't miss ya"
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT IRON AND/OR http://theironmaiden.ca/
