Re: : Re: Intake/protein shakes

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In a message dated 11/26/01 1:13:02 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< You may want to try protein drinks as that will count for fluid and

protein, but I just couldn't stomach them and I'd rather try to force down 4

tablespoons of liquid than 4oz-8oz of protein drink that makes me gag. You

may want to try vanilla soy milk with protein powder..I can stomach vanilla

soy milk with bananas, but I'm home now and have a blender. >>

Anita: These are some great ideas. I agree that protein drinks are a great

way to stay hydrated AS WELL AS get that protein in.... I used different

powders with Lactaid milk and also some pre-made drinks in the first days

post-op b/c I just didn't feel like blending anything (I use a hand blender).

Another protein shake powder that is much 'lighter' is ISOPURE. I hear they

also have pre-made drinks in cans/bottles, but I haven't found those yet. It

is a 'clear' powder and I mix it with water. I only need to use a fork to

mix it up! It's so easy... I've been using it exclusively while travelling

b/c I can't mess with milk and/or blenders, etc. I got bags of the stuff and

one bag has 50 gms/protein... I use half a bag in an 8 oz glass of water, so

each drink is 25 gms/protein. I got the strawberry flavor and it really is

quite pleasant!!! I highly recommend the ISOPURE mix to anyone if they

haven't tried it yet.

One more hint, I've found that most drinks are best ICE COLD -- the

aftertaste and/or smell is greatly reduced when I add some ice or use

refrigerated water in the mix....

Hope this finds everyone well -- It isn't easy to find protein mixes that one

likes, but hopefully the experience on these boards can help the new post-ops

choose something that will work for them!

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/mt. Sinai/NYC

10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preoP: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 204 lbs(gained agin! AGH)/size sweet 16/large-MEDIUM in normal people's

clothing!