Caramel Banana Protein Shake

I just wanted to share my concoction that I made this morning!

  Caramel Banana Protein Shake 1 scoop of unflavored UnJury protein  1 cup of skim milk 1/2 of a small banana 2 tbsp of Davinci Caramel syrup Protein: 29 grams Calories: 222 Carbs: 22 If you substitute unsweetened almond milk then Protein: 23g Calories: 173 Carbs: 15   I do realize carbs are a little high! But I am three weeks post-op and my main goal is to get my required 70-100 grams of protein per day, I get that in any way that taste good!   

Sounds like you found something you really like. Matrix makes a banana cream protein powder that I like very much. Will reduce the carbs for you if you are interested later. I did not use any fruits until I was within a few pounds of maintenance.

I am also fearful of going into ketosis. I have read post that people say it is a good thing. Yes it does burn fat a lot faster.. However it is hard on your kidneys. I did this surgery to be healthy... Not skinny. So if I ruin my kidneys in the process of losing weight, then I have wasted my time. My surgeon suggest that you always get 70-100 grams of protein, no more than 100 carbs. I have been incorporating a small amount of fruit everyday. Yesterday was *****s of watermelon. But only a small amount... Cause I could totally get caught up in the sweetness of them and that would lead to all I was eating was fruit. Once I am able to eat meat, I know I can do more protein with less carbs, at that point I will look into a lower carb drink. I also use the chocolate and vanilla unjury with milk and the PB2 again those shakes are about 20 carbs each. I have heard a lot about the matrix flavors... I will try them down the road... Thanks for your suggestion. 

For people with healthy kidneys ketosis is not a danger short term. If you are diabetic that is another story altogether.gl

The carbs are high because of the banana. If you want to cut the banana but still keep the flavor, pick up some banana flavoring from your super market. There are also banana flavored protein powders that you could use.