Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I like it too, but am not using it now as I caught a sale, from vitalady, on Champion pure whey stack and got lots of that, so that I could avoid shipping and handling. Will probably get more complex after I have finished with this. LaWanda At 05:33 PM 6/19/05, you wrote: >Am I the only one around here who likes Pro-Complex? It is the one >recommended by Pacific Bariatrics. This stuff has a whopping 55 >grams of protein for a 2 scoop serving (recommended serving), and >that's without milk. I mix mine with nonfat low carb milk (Hood >brand). > >It is made with Whey proteins, and for it has 55 grams of protein >for 270 calories and 7 grams of carbs. It also has lots of vitamins >(Potassium, Vitamins A, C, D, E, B6, Riboflavin, Niacin & Folic >Acid) Only 5 grams sugar, and is sweetened with Splenda. Actually >the main drawback to this protein source is it is a little pricey, >but I feel it has really helped me loose the weight I have lost. > >It comes in 4 flavors that I'm aware of: chocolate, vanilla, >strawberry and rocky road. My personal favorites are chocolate and >vanilla. Rocky road is OK, but for me, if I want strawberry flavor, >I mix a few strawberries in the vanilla flavor. > >Just my 2 cents about a good source of protein. >--Sandi > > > > > > > Well I do have at least one protein shake a day 20gms of protein >90 calories but still not getting enough. I bought the glucerine >shakes they are like 210 cal 10gms of protein so I am now doing one >of each every day to see if it will help. I don't think 900 >calories is realistic right now. I did get to 680 today I think >which is good for me but only 48gms of protein so I might have to >have a shake later. I might have to try the vitalady shakes right >now I've been using uninjury which are very good I tried some of the >samples from vitalady and liked them but figured we needed less >calories so I went to the > > > uninjury. > > > > -- > > Eleanor Oster > > eleanor@s... (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? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Maggie--I sometimes mix my Pro-Complex powder with the low carb yogurt, and it's not bad, plus I get the feeling I am actually eating something instead of drinking the protein. > Hi , > Thanks for the info about Tom Greenwood.... will he weigh me? Oh the > games we play... (while we can)! I will try to stay under goal, but > it's so darn easy to go off... > So, I don't understand, you had the surgery about a year ago and have > been using the shakes and bars, and you've done so well... why are you > consulting with Beth now? > What's a good protein powder to get? I thought it would be a good idea > to add it to the yogurt. I'm not wild about shakes and I probably > wouldn't want to fuss with making it in the morning. I love > yogurt...hopefully I still will. I know lots of people say their tastes > change, so we'll just have to see. > Keep up the great work, you're an inspiration to us all! > Best, > Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I like Pro Complex too....I usually do the vanilla and then add shots of sugar free syrups from vitalady to add a variety to it!! Huggles > > > > > Well I do have at least one protein shake a day 20gms of protein > 90 calories but still not getting enough. I bought the glucerine > shakes they are like 210 cal 10gms of protein so I am now doing one > of each every day to see if it will help. I don't think 900 > calories is realistic right now. I did get to 680 today I think > which is good for me but only 48gms of protein so I might have to > have a shake later. I might have to try the vitalady shakes right > now I've been using uninjury which are very good I tried some of the > samples from vitalady and liked them but figured we needed less > calories so I went to the > > > uninjury. > > > > -- > > Eleanor Oster > > eleanor@s... (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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I like Pro Complex too....I usually do the vanilla and then add shots of sugar free syrups from vitalady to add a variety to it!! Huggles > > > > > Well I do have at least one protein shake a day 20gms of protein > 90 calories but still not getting enough. I bought the glucerine > shakes they are like 210 cal 10gms of protein so I am now doing one > of each every day to see if it will help. I don't think 900 > calories is realistic right now. I did get to 680 today I think > which is good for me but only 48gms of protein so I might have to > have a shake later. I might have to try the vitalady shakes right > now I've been using uninjury which are very good I tried some of the > samples from vitalady and liked them but figured we needed less > calories so I went to the > > > uninjury. > > > > -- > > Eleanor Oster > > eleanor@s... (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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Chocolate Pro Complex is the only protein powder that I use for the most of my protein grams. I make mine with just water and a couple of shots of SF Peanut Butter Syrup. I feel that it is worth the extra cost. I have lost 97.5 since my surgery on 12/29/04. I think this has truly helped my weight loss go so fast! Stacey Re: Protein I like Pro Complex too....I usually do the vanilla and then add shots of sugar free syrups from vitalady to add a variety to it!! Huggles > > > > > Well I do have at least one protein shake a day 20gms of protein > 90 calories but still not getting enough. I bought the glucerine > shakes they are like 210 cal 10gms of protein so I am now doing one > of each every day to see if it will help. I don't think 900 > calories is realistic right now. I did get to 680 today I think > which is good for me but only 48gms of protein so I might have to > have a shake later. I might have to try the vitalady shakes right > now I've been using uninjury which are very good I tried some of the > samples from vitalady and liked them but figured we needed less > calories so I went to the > > > uninjury. > > > > -- > > Eleanor Oster > > eleanor@s... (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? _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Well Tammy, I know what the Richmond program says, and I have to say I disagree with them. It's interesting that the SSF and Fremont programs, as well as Pacific Bariatrics, who trained a lot of those folks, are in favor of the protein drinks. You are (presumably) an adult, and will have to make your own decisions. I will however share with you my experience. When I was researching my own surgery, I decided to take a look at what successful, long-term posties were doing. These were people who had had their surgery more than five years ago, who were healthy and maintaining their weight loss. I found that the vast majority of them were doing protein drinks. Hm, if I want what they got, maybe I should do what they do. It has clearly worked for me. \I know the Richmond program seems to think that malnutrition is okay for the first few months, because the goal is to lose weight quickly. I STRONGLY disagree with this! It is far easier, and healthier, to keep oneself healthy and well-nourished than it is to build up the bodies reserves of things like protein, calcium, iron, etc., once those reserves have been depleted. I also fail to see how I can eat enough protein during the three meals a day (NO more, according their very strict guidelines) to give my body enough. Beth said I could eat three ounces of meat, fish, or poultry, or three eggs at every meal, and that would fill my needs. THREE EGGS?!? At a time when my pouch was the size of one egg? That doesn't even include the fact that we absorb protein from different sources differently. It is MUCH easier for our bodies to absorb protein from the whey-based protein drinks than from meat. Like I said, you will have to make your own decisions. I personally drink the protein drinks. I know how I feel when I do, and I know how I feel when I don't. Do they make me fat? If you were to see me, you'd probably think I was THIN, except for my thighs. That is the only place I have any appreciable excess, and that is just NOT going to go away without plastic surgery. Makes my choice very clear to me! Tammy wrote: >Do we have to have protein shakes? I was told by Dr. Baggs office that >we don't need them and we get it all through food, is that right? > > -- 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 150-155 Goal until plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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