Protein Shakes...HELP!
Okay, so I am trying to stock my pantry with things I will be able to eat/drink after surgery since several people suggested having things on hand so that I don't have to go shopping before I feel up to it. So, here is my dilemma...I have about 6 canisters of protein shake mix from HMR (a medically supervised diet plan). These are about $30/each, so I hate to waste them. However, from what I have read, they are on the high end for sugar, and low for Protein. Here is the nutritional info:
Cal. 120; Sodium: 15; Potassium 400; Carbs 16, Sugar 14, Whey Protein 11
Should I try it after surgery to see if my new tummy will tolerate it, or is this not gonna cut it? I really do LIKE these shakes, but with all the sugar, who wouldn't! Any suggestions?
Age: 34; Ht: 5'2; High Wt: 190; Goal Wt: 120; DS by Dr. Lopez 12/12/12
Everything is a lot sweeter after surgery, you make hate them, and the sugar content may make you dump, why not use what you can now, and decide what to do with the rest later?
That said, please do not stock up on any 1 protein powder, just because you like it right now does not mean you will like it after surgery. My advice is to get a lot of samples, so you are "stocked up" but not having abundance of items that don't agree with you.
I had a couple I stuck to right out, those were the ones in the Syntrax Nectar line (tend to be fruity) and the EAS AdvantEdge (which you can get RTD at any store with pharmacy type items ie Target, WalMart, Harris Teeter, WalGreens etc). Drink them extra cold or they aren't as good.
Below is a list of people who will give you free or cheap samples, all you have to do is ask them, I highly reccommend this route:
About
Time Protein Products - 2 servings Total cost 2.99 http://www.shopabouttime.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode= TrialPack Unjury
Starter Kit with Mixing bottle - 12 servings Cost 17.95+6.00 shipping http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/unjury-protein/unjury-st arter-pack.html Click
Coffee Protein Drinks - Email them first about a sample and they will email you
a half price code for samples and the instructions on how to use it. You will
then get 2 servings for about 3.00 Total. Best tasting if you are a coffee
drinker like I am. http://www.drinkclick.com/shop.html Bariatric
Advantage Sample kit - They arent free anymore. it is 8.95 I dont remember
shipping but is was some of everything they have for your surgery type. http://www.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog/itemHandler?id=192 0 Chike
Nutrition - You pay 6.99 shipping for 5 servings. http://www.chikenutrition.com/free-sample.html Celebrate
Vitamins - Email form request and surgery type and they will send you a bunch
for free. http://www.celebratevitamins.com/component/chronocontact/?ch ronoformname=sample Bell
Plantation PB2 - Peanut butter powder for shakes and cooking AWESOME! 3.99
shipping included. http://store.bellplantation.com/PB2-Chocolate-PB2-Sampler-p/ spb2-cpb2-1d.htm Building
Blocks - Email them about samples, I think mine were free. http://www.bbvitamins.com/Contact.aspx Syntrax
Nectar 13 ct sample pack direct from the company is now $13.00 no shipping. Just
call them at 866-333-7403. There is an option on the phone tree for bariatric.
http://www.si03.com/ BJ
Bariatrics - Nectar sample pack 12.92+5.00 shipping http://www.bjsbariatrics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&St ore_Code=bjb&Product_Code=synSamplePack&Category_Code=syn Kaffree
Roma - For those needing to get off coffee for a while or forever. Caffeine free
and taste awesome. There product locater helps a lot most Martins carry it in
the organic section. http://www.morningstarfarms.com/product_detail.aspx?family=3 698&id=302 Designer
Whey - Email them why you want samples and they send them. http://www.designerwhey.com/ Set
Point Health - Email them why you want samples and they will send you a list of
what is available and send them. Taste great, cost alot more. https://setpointhealth.com/ws_setpointhealth/main/main.asp# 4Ever
Fit - Email them that you would like to try the Fruit Blast Natural (truvia),
the Fruit Blast the Isolate, and 4ever Whey Protein and why and they will send
samples. http://4everfit.com/ Champion
Nutrition - Email them that you would like to try the Champion Pure Whey and why
and they will send samples. http://www.championnutrition.com/ Premier
Nutrition - Email or call them that you would like to try their protein products
and why and they will sometimes send samples. http://www.premiernutrition.com Call:
888-836-8977 or Email: [email protected]
Nashua Nutrition also sells protein powder samples for $1.95 each, they are a great company and I get lots of items from them:
http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html
I like knowing things and saving money :)
A friend and I just started asking around somewhere between her surgery and mine, we've been keeping a list ever since whenever we find something awesome and a person who will give/sell samples. I give the list to all the pre-ops at my support group and share it whenever i come across questions like this one.
Variety is the answer to save your sanity!!!
I wish I wouldn't have stocked up on anything. My tastes drastically changed in the beginnning !
HW-298 SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)
I'm with the other posters. I foolishly bought several tubs of Protein that I still can't drink 4 years out. Everything tasted stronger, sourer, and sweeter for awhile after surgery. I also would not waste money on Protein drinks that are under 20 grams per serving., have sugar and a lot of carbs.
Even foods are going to taste different. I needed really bland food. I couldn't even eat popsicles or take the orange flavored vitamins after surgery.
I would get a bottle of liquid Tylenol, a good book, cloth tape measure, good weight scale, measuring cups, small plate, Protein mixer cup (with wire ball in it), a small blender, and a notebook to blog about your experience and keep track of your stats because as time goes by you WILL forget the details and the timeframe of what and when everything happened.
Take before/after pictures and take your measurments before surgery.
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
We were on Optifast before surgery and were told absolutely, do not drink them after surgery. Same kind of thing. Drink up and use them before your surgery then order samples for after.
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