Re: protein absorbtion from liquids

[Guest guest]

Thanks, I haven't seen the advice about milk, or been given it either, but

I can see how that would be a conflict. Actually Fremont urges us to drink

the shakes, even giving us little ones while still in the hospital. I like

their nutrition department, they really seem to know what's going on with

us. Thanks for satisfying my curiosity. LaWanda At 11:05 PM 6/27/05, you

wrote:

>Very valid question, and one I'm not sure I have an answer for. Perhaps

>because the protein is absorbed in the small intestine? What I DO know

>is that I know several individuals whose blood tests PROVE that they do

>absorb the protein from shakes, far better than they do from food. It's

>pretty hard to argue with lab tests.

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>The other factor, which gets glossed over or ignored, is that, for me

>and a lot of others, if I am getting maximum good nutrition, in forms my

>body can use, I don't have nearly the problems with cravings. If I'm

>taking my vitamins and drinking my protein drinks, it's like my body

>KNOWS it's getting the good stuff, and is satisfied. If I start slacking

>off on either the vitamins or the shakes, you'd better have a real good

>lock on the refrigerator door!

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>Interesting how many people think we can't possibly get the nutrition

>from a protein drink because it's liquid, but then advise us to drink

>milk. Slight inconsistency there?

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>LaWanda Ezell wrote:

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> >Eleanor, the person who mentioned that the Richmond nutritionist said that

> >we don't get the benefit of the protein shakes might have had something

> >there. I.e. how are we able to get the benefit of the shakes when they are

> >a liquid? Of course I am still taking mine, and will continue to do so

> >just in case, but do you know the answer? LaWanda who's curious.

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>Eleanor Oster

>eleanor@... (personal address)

>www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm

>San , CA

>Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003

> P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA)

>~5'9 " tall

>05/09/2003 319 Orientation

>07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery

>Current ~150 Goal until plastics?

>Goal 140-150?

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[Guest guest]

Since I have been approved I have lost 13lbs, I love the protien

shakes I drink one in the afternoon, it carries me over until dinner

and I do not have any cravings at all. I have given up all caloric

drinks except for wine( I can't drink to much or I have tremous

power surges) Actually My Favorite way to have my Protein is with

nonfat milk, sugar free vanilla flavoring and a triple shot of GOOD

MORNING coffee blended with ice. Outstanding. I feel better since I

have been increasing my protein intake and decreasing all sugars,

pasta, bread and rice. I eat any and all vegatable &fruits, and

very lean meat.

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[Guest guest]

Way to go . Small steps add up. I wish you luck

with your journey.

Pam Marsh

--- gatorn62 gatorn62@...> wrote:

> Since I have been approved I have lost 13lbs, I love

> the protien

> shakes I drink one in the afternoon, it carries me

> over until dinner

> and I do not have any cravings at all. I have given

> up all caloric

> drinks except for wine( I can't drink to much or I

> have tremous

> power surges) Actually My Favorite way to have my

> Protein is with

> nonfat milk, sugar free vanilla flavoring and a

> triple shot of GOOD

> MORNING coffee blended with ice. Outstanding. I feel

> better since I

> have been increasing my protein intake and

> decreasing all sugars,

> pasta, bread and rice. I eat any and all vegatable

> &fruits, and

> very lean meat.

>

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