Question:
I am definitely having a hard time getting in the 60Gms of protein

my surgeon reccomends. The shakes and bars just don't agree with me. Has any one out there tried "Proteinex" the liquid protein bannered at this site? I do not see it listed in our review. Any flavor? Is this an acceptable alternative for our protein intake or incompatible with our surgeries? (open RNY 11/14/02)Thanks gang--you're a wealth of information.    — Wannabe A. (posted on January 11, 2003)

January 11, 2003
I did buy it & was able to use when I was early post op. It tastes worse than most anything that you can imagine. Now that I am eating "normally" & able to get my protein from food-it is sitting in my cupboard. I also used Isopure/0 carbs in the begining which tasted pretty good. If I need to supplement now I grab a can of Atikens shake & I like those. They have 20g protein & 1 g carbs. By this time post op, you should be able to get the majority of your protein from food-eating small meals more frequently with protein first. Best wishes in your process.
   — Heather N.

January 11, 2003
Like the previous post I get mine from food as well. I never could do any of the supplements. I eat a lot of tuna fish. It is loaded with protein. Just one can (well drained) has 32.5grams of protein and 0 Carbs. At least that's what the can says. Hope that helps.
   — Laurel C.

January 11, 2003
Have you tried the koolaid looking types of protein drinks? Isopure Zero Carb has a 40 grams of protein, 20 oz bottle that comes in different flavors like blue rasberry and apple melon, which I used as an early post-op when I could not handle the shakes yet. I found mine at Vitamin Shoppes and you can also order on line but usually just by the case. I've heard that there are other protein drinks out there that are not shakes either, so visit your local vitamin shop and check it out. I used to cut mine with a little water and put over ice and sip on it all day.
   — Cindy R.

January 11, 2003
Everyone is different, so, I cannot say you will immediatley be able to get yours' form food! For me, the first 6 wks, I ate whatever I could stomach (I didn't care about protein content at this point)...For me, it was getting comfortable with my new tummy. I drank 3 CIB's daily, then like a night switch, at 6 wks, I could stomach meat, chicken, seafood, etc...I have not had a protein shake since. I would hold off on buying alot of expensive shakes you might not like...CIB SF is great and your protein content IS NOT THAT IMPORTANT IN THE BEGINNING! If you wann try some shakes, get some from Michele Curan (www.vitalady.com) she has samples for 1.99 of all the popular brands! Good Luck! Heather (8/15 - 305/224/150)
   — heathercross

January 11, 2003
I posted this answer on the wrong question...SORRY! :0) Meant for question a few prior!
   — heathercross

January 11, 2003
I'm not a real fan of either the drinks or the bars but recently I came upon on a canned shake that I love. It is made by METRX-Ultra Pure Protein 35g Protein, 2g Carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fat and 160 calories per serving. It comes in 6 flavors.
   — Pamela B.

January 14, 2003
I thought I wasnt getting enought protein either. So I bought some nutrition software to track everything. Check out www.imchubby.com. (I know, the name sucks)
   — Valerie H.