Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 In a message dated 3/10/2003 12:53:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, soshbfly@... writes: > I stopped drinking the shakes about a year out (if even that!). I assumed > that I was getting enough from my diet alone. Do you find it useful to > still drink them? Do they aid in further weight loss? They've never done anything for my weight loss. I drink them for one reason only: to keep my protein levels where they need to be. Without the shakes, my protein levels drop no matter how much protein I eat (and I was eating 120 grams a day in food protein). With the shakes, I can keep it in a low normal range. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 In a message dated 3/10/2003 12:53:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, soshbfly@... writes: > I stopped drinking the shakes about a year out (if even that!). I assumed > that I was getting enough from my diet alone. Do you find it useful to > still drink them? Do they aid in further weight loss? They've never done anything for my weight loss. I drink them for one reason only: to keep my protein levels where they need to be. Without the shakes, my protein levels drop no matter how much protein I eat (and I was eating 120 grams a day in food protein). With the shakes, I can keep it in a low normal range. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 It is widely held that protein supplements are mandatory for WLS patients, but the evidence for this belief is scant. My surgeon does not recommend their use, but does not recommend against them either. I did not take protein supplements for two years and maintained high protein levels in my blood tests. What convinced me to use protein supplements was a decrease in my bone mineral density levels. There was no way this could have been calcium related because of the supplementation and dietary levels I maintained. It did turn out that in people 60+ years old protein intake could have an effect on bone mineral density levels, see http://www.jbmr-online.com/abstracts/01512/JBMR0151225040_abstx.html and http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/health/april28a02.html and http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb401.htm#protein Since I am approaching 60, I decided to start using protein supplements as a hedge against bone mineral density loss due to my age, not WLS. If you are a WLS patient in the 20-50 year age range, there is little documentation that adequate protein levels can not be maintained from diet alone. Generally speaking, a diet with a high protein content will maintain a higher body metabolism level, i.e., burn up more calories, that a diet with a high carbohydrate level. To that extent, protein supplements might have a positive effect on weight loss. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com Naish wrote: > > Hi all. > Its been a while since I've been in one of my groups and I guess I'm > concerned about all the protein talk. I stopped drinking the shakes > about a year out (if even that!). I assumed that I was getting enough > from my diet alone. Do you find it useful to still drink them? Do they > aid in further weight loss? Perhaps that's the reason for my > stagnancy... Hmmm... I used to drink Pure Protein and like the idea > that someone posted about the Snapple bottles, if I were to start > " using " again > Thanks in advance for your input! I'm determined to utilize this group > again, as I haven't had much luck these last couple years on my own. > - > RNY 3/20/00 306lbs > 3/11/00 191lbs > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 It is widely held that protein supplements are mandatory for WLS patients, but the evidence for this belief is scant. My surgeon does not recommend their use, but does not recommend against them either. I did not take protein supplements for two years and maintained high protein levels in my blood tests. What convinced me to use protein supplements was a decrease in my bone mineral density levels. There was no way this could have been calcium related because of the supplementation and dietary levels I maintained. It did turn out that in people 60+ years old protein intake could have an effect on bone mineral density levels, see http://www.jbmr-online.com/abstracts/01512/JBMR0151225040_abstx.html and http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/health/april28a02.html and http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb401.htm#protein Since I am approaching 60, I decided to start using protein supplements as a hedge against bone mineral density loss due to my age, not WLS. If you are a WLS patient in the 20-50 year age range, there is little documentation that adequate protein levels can not be maintained from diet alone. Generally speaking, a diet with a high protein content will maintain a higher body metabolism level, i.e., burn up more calories, that a diet with a high carbohydrate level. To that extent, protein supplements might have a positive effect on weight loss. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com Naish wrote: > > Hi all. > Its been a while since I've been in one of my groups and I guess I'm > concerned about all the protein talk. I stopped drinking the shakes > about a year out (if even that!). I assumed that I was getting enough > from my diet alone. Do you find it useful to still drink them? Do they > aid in further weight loss? Perhaps that's the reason for my > stagnancy... Hmmm... I used to drink Pure Protein and like the idea > that someone posted about the Snapple bottles, if I were to start > " using " again > Thanks in advance for your input! I'm determined to utilize this group > again, as I haven't had much luck these last couple years on my own. > - > RNY 3/20/00 306lbs > 3/11/00 191lbs > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 I am wondering about CASEC powdered protein. Has anyone ever tried it? And do we actually benefit from it? It is a milk protein. Thanks in advance. Lindy G Dr.Freeman,Anniston,AL Lap RNY 3/20/03 230/120/105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 I am wondering about CASEC powdered protein. Has anyone ever tried it? And do we actually benefit from it? It is a milk protein. Thanks in advance. Lindy G Dr.Freeman,Anniston,AL Lap RNY 3/20/03 230/120/105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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