Surgery Tomorrow
sitting on edge.. and hungry, drinking all day today before surgery. Nerves are calmer but fidgety, been told that is normal. My question is if I have the right Protein drinks for when I come home. I have been given sooooooo many options over the past several months, I cant remember which ones are best. Any suggesttions on what works and does not work. I guess Im mainly concerned about getting the protein in... Thanks Any advice will do....
Kat J
Kat J
Revision on 08/14/12
I bought a few of the Isopure (clear) protein drinks for my first week on clear liquids, then I switched to vanilla protein powder, greek yogurt and Torani flavorings.
What everyone says about your taste changing after surgery: it REALLY does. Don't invest in a lot of stuff until you know what you like post op. I have $ of stuff I will never consume because I really dislike the taste.
Good luck tomorrow! You will be post-op before you know it and heading down the road to the new you! Keep in touch!!
What everyone says about your taste changing after surgery: it REALLY does. Don't invest in a lot of stuff until you know what you like post op. I have $ of stuff I will never consume because I really dislike the taste.
Good luck tomorrow! You will be post-op before you know it and heading down the road to the new you! Keep in touch!!
congrats!! ME TOO!! i bought grab-n-go sample packs of all the sytrax nectars i thought i might like and i also ordered Optimum Nutrition chocolate and Optimum Nutrition Any Whey (non flavored) so i figure im bound to at least like some of them if not i always have the plain to add to stuff. GOOD LUCK tomorrow
RNY on 08/14/12
Follow your doctor's recommendations for protein powders. If they don't recommend particular brands, read labels and make sure it's sugar-free, low carb, high protein (20g or higher per serving). You mentioned you've tried lots of samples, so it's a matter of finding several you can tolerate. I'd recommend getting vanilla and unflavored, but also get other flavors you'd like. You'll want to have plenty of variety. ;) Try to get some samples of savory protein powders, too. They'll come in handy when you get tired of the sweetness.
Congrats and good luck tomorrow, my surgery was 9 months ago and it is the best thing I have done for myself.
My doctor had me on clear liquids for two weeks so i used Isopure. It is fine for that time period but could not continue to drink. I then went to and still drink GNC's extreme wheybotic protein. love the chocolate. Need to mix and drink it in half dose, so it is one and a half scoops for 30 grams of protein. And you do not need to mix with allot of water it is not a thick shake, two of them a day and you are getting 60 grams of protein.
Adele
PS I have lost 115 lbs and have about 20 to go...... I feel great and you will too.
My doctor had me on clear liquids for two weeks so i used Isopure. It is fine for that time period but could not continue to drink. I then went to and still drink GNC's extreme wheybotic protein. love the chocolate. Need to mix and drink it in half dose, so it is one and a half scoops for 30 grams of protein. And you do not need to mix with allot of water it is not a thick shake, two of them a day and you are getting 60 grams of protein.
Adele
PS I have lost 115 lbs and have about 20 to go...... I feel great and you will too.