Protein Shakes

I am just getting started on this journey. I have my first appoinment with the surgeon July 8th.  I do love reading all the posts on this forum.  It is full of valuabe information.  I was just wondering about the Protein shakes?  Where do you get them from ?  I was on Medifast a few years ago....are those consided Protein Shakes?   Are they pre mixed?? or is it a powder??

Bettyann

Hi there and good luck with your first appointment. It is good that you are trying to find out about shakes now as you will be drinking a lot of them after your surgery (and maybe before if you do a pre op diet.) I'm not that familiar with medifast but I'm pretty sure those are considered protein shakes. There are pre mixed ones and powders that you can buy and make your own. I swore by the RTD ones when I did my pre op diet but now I cant stand them. Some good places to shop for shakes are GNC, the vitamin shoppe, target, walmart, costco, and some websites like www.mybariatricpantry.com and www.nashuanutrition.com. You can also order samples from the websites which I would definitely reccommend. Try to find a few brands that you like.

Thank you so much.  I will have to check out the samples. 

Maybe I can start collecting them  now!!

Bettyann

I like the Premade drinks. just because I'm on the go a lot and for taking to work. My fave are the EAS. but I also like the special K ones they don't have as much protein so its a good one if you are getting That in with food but for in the beginning you will prov need to get something different. My But says stay under 200 calories over 10 grms of protein . Just make sure you read labels.  

I have been using Isopure Zero Carb Vanilla Protein (1 Scoop) I buy at GNC and Click Mocha Espresso Protein (1 scoop) and I but that at my surgeons office. Both and most all proteins powers/RDT shakes are available online. If you google the name, many sites who sell it will come up. The most important thing is to make sure you get a good quality protein. Like a non-blended Whey Protein Isolate. When I am low on funds, I will use Body Fortress Whey Protein Isolate Vanilla or Chocolate, which is sold at Walmart for about 18-20ish a tub. Just try to make sure is a good quality, esp in the beginning  :) 

Thank you for your reply.  Dumb question....do you just mix it with Water?  do you need ice with it?  a blender or just a spoon?

 I am thinking about when i have to go to work!!

Bettyann

I do my shakes with 8-10 ounces of water, in a shaker bottle. Occasionally I use half Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk and half water. I have a bullet, and have been meaning to try it with ice, like a ice coffee :)

I make mine with unsweetened original Almond Milk and I use a Blender Bottles which I get from Amazon.  They're super easy, dishwasherable, and keep your nose blocked so you don't have to smell the protein shake if the smell bothers you.  

I swear by the Premier Protein ready made chocolate shakes - $24 for 18 at Costco. I think they have the least amount of funky aftertaste and aren't too sweet. But I have surgery in 4 days and hear your tastes will probably change. I like Unjury powder too (mixed with milk, with water I didn't like).

My last many cases of premier protein came all chunky and curdled :(  Now I just stick with protein powder.