Re: question about protein supplements??

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,If a patient doesn't tolerate Whey protein supplements well, there are other Soy protein shakes that are more suited to a bariatric patient. My rule of thumb for patients is to choose a protein supplement with at least 15 grams of protein per serving and less than 6 grams of sugar per serving to minimize dumping and extra kcal consumption. Teague, RD, LDNBayhealth Food & Nutrition ServicesBayhealth BariatricsMilford Memorial HospitalKent General Hospital(302) 430-5528 (office)(302) 735-2793 (pager)----- wrote: ----- From: "melaniechandler678" Sent by: Date: 01/27/2012 04:26PMSubject: question about protein supplements?? Hi! I am new to the group.. My name is and I am a RD at Our Lady of lake Regional Medical Center. I work in the outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Center and the RD's here also see Bariatric patients pre and post op.Is anyone familiar with a product called ViSalus? A patient states her friend is encouraging this product for her protein supplement. I am not familiar with it but I do not think it would be appropriate with the bariatric surgery patient. The product has only 12 g protein in 2 scoops.. Ingredients listed: soy protein isolate, digestive resistant maltodextrin, when protein hydorlysate and whey protein concentrate etc...We normally encourage whey protein isolate. I am not sure if this is a good option or not. Any suggestions? thanks!

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Have you suggested egg protein. Jay robb makes a great formulaRegistered Dietitian/Fitness Trainerwww.sharonzarabi.comFrom: angela_teague@...Sender: Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:25:27 -0500< >Reply Subject: Re: question about protein supplements?? ,If a patient doesn't tolerate Whey protein supplements well, there are other Soy protein shakes that are more suited to a bariatric patient. My rule of thumb for patients is to choose a protein supplement with at least 15 grams of protein per serving and less than 6 grams of sugar per serving to minimize dumping and extra kcal consumption. Teague, RD, LDNBayhealth Food & Nutrition ServicesBayhealth BariatricsMilford Memorial HospitalKent General Hospital(302) 430-5528 (office)(302) 735-2793 (pager)----- wrote: ----- From: "melaniechandler678" Sent by: Date: 01/27/2012 04:26PMSubject: question about protein supplements?? Hi! I am new to the group.. My name is and I am a RD at Our Lady of lake Regional Medical Center. I work in the outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Center and the RD's here also see Bariatric patients pre and post op.Is anyone familiar with a product called ViSalus? A patient states her friend is encouraging this product for her protein supplement. I am not familiar with it but I do not think it would be appropriate with the bariatric surgery patient. The product has only 12 g protein in 2 scoops.. Ingredients listed: soy protein isolate, digestive resistant maltodextrin, when protein hydorlysate and whey protein concentrate etc...We normally encourage whey protein isolate. I am not sure if this is a good option or not. Any suggestions? thanks!