Guest guest Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Try the unflavored one that goes into drinks and soups and such. That might be more palatable. ICE -- protein drinks I am two months out, I had my surgery March 23rd, started 250lbs now 206lbs, my problem is I can't stand protin drinks, I refuse to drink them, I tried the chocolate powder mixed with milk and I tried the clear fruit flavored ones(yuck!). I know the protein is important, so is there anyone that can give me words of encouragement to get back started on the protein drinks. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 In the recipe for " " coffee chocolate protein drink " that tastes like starbucks, can we have the chocolate soy milk that you say you add or is it too much sugar . I mean the choc. soy milk how much sugar is in 8 oz. Thanks Ann Marschuetz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Another protein drink that has sustained me: I dissolve 1 teaspoon of decaf instant coffee (make sure it is decaf-- people who have had our surgery shouldn't have caffeine) into about 1/4 cup of hot water. I then add 3 tablespoons of powdered chocolate protein and a tablespoon or two of powdered milk. I have a hand-held electric drink mixer, so this is all very easy. I add about 8 oz. of chocolate soy milk (this is delicious by itself), and then I add 2-3 ice cubes. Then blend, blend, blend. This is terrific stuff! Like something you would buy at Starbucks. Someone posted this recipe on this egroup several months ago and I have used it numerous times. Charlotte 7 months post-optomistic 265/164/155 > I don't like the drinks either. Until I put > 8 oz of skin milk > 1/3 cup of powder milk ( you get more calcuim and protein by adding this to your drink) > 2 scoops of protein powder > 1/2 banana > put in a blender had 1/2 or a cup of ice ( depends if you want it thick) > Comes out to be Protein 41, Calcuim 75, Water 16 ozs. > Banana smoothie I call it. Taste real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Try it with skim milk, or even water, if your stomach can't take the soy milk. My surgeon released me last month and told me that I could eat anything I wanted, as long as I made sure my protein equaled at least 1/2 of my meal and it set ok on my stomach. So far, I haven't found anything that didn't set right with me. I've been very fortunate and have had no complications since my surgery last September. The reason I chose soy milk is because regular milk makes my stomach " rumble " a little (even before the surgery). AND my gynecologist suggested that I should get some sort of soy in my diet every day in order to relieve my hot flashes a little, which are due to going through menapause (I'm 56 years old). Just experiment, and see what you like and can tolerate. I also like to put a banana in the chocolate protein, or into strawberry protein with extra powdered milk. Actually, the best protein is still meat, because it stays with you longer--keeping you from getting hungry longer. The best to you and good luck. Charlotte 7 months post-optomistic 265/164/155 > In the recipe for " " coffee chocolate protein drink " that tastes like > starbucks, can we have the chocolate soy milk that you say you add or is it too much > sugar . I mean the choc. soy milk how much sugar is in 8 oz. Thanks Ann > Marschuetz > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 i too hated protein drinks right after my surgery (open RNY 3/5/04) i couldn't get it down at all... it literally made me ill. but i got some WHEY TECH last week at The Vitamin Store (they also have an online store) - it's their own brand... i got the vanilla and i've had it every morning. i love it because it's not too sweet and has NO SUGAR and best of all it's 17 grams of protein per scoop and it goes up to 25 grams of protein when you mix it with a cup of nonfat milk. you don't have to put it in the blender - it actually mixes with a spoon... but i've been putting it in a shaker cup with the milk and then i shake it up and add some ice cubes. i take it to work and drink it all morning. you can mix it with water also... it's good both ways... i prefer it with the nonfat milk and then i also add a little water (i really don't like sweet stuff since my surgery). this stuff has really saved my life. i'm going back to The Vitamin Store tomorrow and get some more... i might even try another flavor. deb open RNY L.A. CA - Cedars Sinai Medical Center Dr. Kahlili 357/307/150 > I drink the Designer Whey protein shakes in chocolate flavor. I like them. > You can also blend a 1/3 of a banana in once or twice a week for added flavor. > Hope this helps. I am two months post op and I still drink one every morning > for breakfast. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 I like Designer Whey chocolate flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Yonnie could you give me the name of the drinks that you are talking about? I can not find pure protien on the web. But 34mg sounds like the best as far as I can tell. I have not had surgery yet but would like to get started on some form of Protien Drinks. Thank you Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 PROPLETE GOLD - by Labrada!!! Vanilla pinapple is soooo good and has tiny bits of real pinapple in it - only 1 or 2 grams of sugar per serving - sweetened with splenda (i think). this is a protein powder - i mix it with a bit of nonfat milk, lots of water, and a ton of ice. i drink it every morning and LOVE IT. and i HATED protein drinks when i got home from my surgery - i had stocked up on pre-mixed canned drinks - YUCK! you can order a bunch of different samples from VITALADY.COM and pick out what protein powder you like best. deb open RNY 3/5/04 357/292/150 > does anyone have any suggestions on protein shakes that are good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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