Protein Update...and thanks!
Thanks to everyone for well wishes, etc. I have been really really really really trying to get the protein in and it's HARD.
I have to tell you...I feel like I'm on the bad protein bus. Sheesh!
So, I've tried...
Unjury Strawberry (this is maybe a once per week one as it is SWEET)
Isopure both powders and RTD. The RTD is SUPER sweet and I have to mix it with water. The powder seems to be tolerable to some extent...depending on the flavor
Nectar fuzzy navel and tea are good on occasion
Nectar twisted cherry...not nearly as good as I had hoped
Matrix orange and cream.....sticky sweet --makes me want to vomit
I tried an off brand of chocolate but, you have to use two scoops for 20g protein and it's too sweet.
So, this is what I have on order...
Unjury unflavored (due tomorrow_
42g Bullets (42g protein in RTD 3oz bullets)--due on Wed.
AcheivOne RTD Vanilla Nut Coffee (due this week sometime)
So, I have high hopes for both the unflavored and the bullets. Let's face it...even if it tastes like crap I can pretty much down 3 ozs. without much trouble...or I can simply mix it into water and get it that way.
My biggest problem is that if it's sweet...it's not going to go down well...I just have a HUGE aversion to sweets...they seem about 1000x sweeter than before surgery. This is probably a good thing in some ways.
So, if any of you have tried any of these proteins..suggestions? comments? Let me know.
Lisa W.
RNY 8/21/07
Starting weight 348
Current weight 188
Super Momma to:
Aidan 2/14/02 and
Aimee 2/06/04
First Post-op baby due 9/10!
RNY 8/21/07
Starting weight 348
Current weight 188
Super Momma to:
Aidan 2/14/02 and
Aimee 2/06/04
First Post-op baby due 9/10!
Unjury unflavored (due tomorrow_
Use this in sugar free puddings, soups and broth . Will give soup a creamy consistancy and is warm and comforting . IMOP
42g Bullets (42g protein in RTD 3oz bullets)--due on Wed.
Most flavors are tolearble . They are sweet . I just bought the AnyWhey Ones . Grape . I get them cold and down they go . I like these in a pinch. and when I am recovering from plastic surgery .
AcheivOne RTD Vanilla Nut Coffee (due this week sometime)
This is by far my favorite protein drink to date . I love it . It is semi sweet to me . Love the coffee taste . I get the Mocha and the Capp .. SOOOO freaking good . So Good I just ordered a pallet full . I think it ended being 16 cases ?? Not sure , but it is due this week as well .
I drink 2 a day , and when preparing for plastics I do 3 a day . So I will start those soon .
I also in a pinch will do Nectar Carribean cooler . Mixed with Lemonade or Limeade . It makes a tropical drink .
One a very serious note . I have too often read where people get the bad taste of protein and stop doing it . I can tell you are very smart , and are looking to find one you can tolerate . Please make sure you do . Protein is what is going to keep you alive , aid in your weightloss and prevent muscle damage . If none of what you ordered is good tasting to you , keep trying .
Best wishes to you on your journey .
Natalie
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My favorites are the Unjury unflavored and the Protica bullets (I use the 25 gram ones though). Hang in there....like you said, the bullets are tolerable because they are only 3 oz. Just keep in mind that when I used them exclusively my "transfer" proteins went down....which means I wasn't getting all I needed from them. So, I just added back in the Unjury and should be fine (we'll see at my next labs).
Hang in there....keep trying them....it'll get easier and it's essential!
Christina 
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass - it is about learning how to dance in the rain." - Unknown
"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance." - Unknown
Jen 
Keep trying. Order some different samples off of the wesites to try. I always liked the Isopure Dutch Chocolate. It was my fav. Had two a day for my first year and never got tired of them.
Courtney 305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current 
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein **
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