Question:
Do any of you drink the predigested liquid protein?

I am 7 weeks post op from open RNY & am having so much trouble getting my protein in. I am lucky if I get in 10-15 grams a day. I found some sites on liquid protein & am thinking about buying some but would like opinions on it. Thanks Lori    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 13, 2002)

January 13, 2002
Hi Lori, Two weeks ago my nutritionist had us try the liquid protein at our support group. Its not that bad, kind of citrusy. I plan on asking my surgeon for a prescription for it. If you check out (which you probably already did) www.llorenspharm.com, they have an excellent liquid protein. Please search the site because you can find a pharmacy under the distributors link in your area. Maybe you can get a prescription for it. The 16oz. bottle is $12, I think. You need about 4 bottles a month to get 30gms of protein a day 2servings/2tsp per day=30gms. Good luck, hope this helps! Cheryl J
   — blank first name B.

January 13, 2002
GNC has one that actually tastes good...i have tried so many . It is called amino acids 1850 it is cherry flavor....no this is what i do to make it taste good..i fill a quart bottle with 3/4 water then the rest crystal light...i don't like crystal light but this way is ok..then add the three spoons of protein..you cna't even taste it ...so i get my water in and my protein at the same time and it tastes fine....no pretein taste... good uck..oh also this was approved by my nutritionest...sp?
   — Sharon F.

January 14, 2002
If you don't like the taste of the protein shake, you're either not trying the right kind, or you're not being creative in your recipes. www.vitalady.com sells samples of the various protein drinks and suggestions on how to mix them. My latest concotion came from a friend. 1 scoop of Sci Fit Peanut Butter Cup, 4 oz water, 4 oz skim milk (milk has sugar so you may want to use just a splash), 1 tsp peanut butter. Now, there are proteins that taste great with just water. Such as, ProBlend 55 Mocha Cappucino blended in 4 oz of water with crushed ice. Then there are the ones that taste like medicine but are only 2 oz for 30 grams, like CherAmino (made by Twinlab). GNC has a policy that will allow you to return the unused portion of the protein if you don't like the taste. I haven't had to do that but I hear they are fair. I belong to a list of people who drink these shakes regularly and the majority like the ProBlend 55. Also several like Extreme Pure Pro in Grape (I don't). I also like Designer Chocolate that I use for the peanut butter formula above. Lastly, if you find that a powder you bought tastes too "proteiny" try using coffee to mix it with (the coffee must be cold though). Coffee kills the taste of any protein. Sweeten the coffee with some splenda. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

January 14, 2002
I, too, had problems getting the protein down. I tried Challenge Wild Cherry Liquid Protein from GNC, and it isn't bad at all. I put a little sweet n low in it and to me it tastes like cherry kool aid. Good luck!
   — Janet C.

January 14, 2002
I am using a product from GNC that is chocolate (I can;t remember the name) but I am mixing that with crushed ice, skim milk and I throw in some instant coffee (the flavored kind like cafe mocha that is sugar free). This ends up tasting like a mocha milk shake. I have tried the Pure Pro stuff and almost gagged on it. I have also used a banana in the chocolate and it is wonderful.
   — Cindy S.

January 14, 2002
GNC Challenge brand wild cherry liquid protein is the ONLY thing I have been able to tolerate long term. If you get a gold card at GNC the first 7 days of the month(I think) you get 20% off. I just bought 2-32 oz bottles for 25.00 with tax. 3 tablespoons=18 grams of protein, 90 calories, 5g carbs and 5g sugars. I drink mine with water, tastes like watered down koolaid.
   — Ginger J.