Carnivor brand protein shots

BabyBlues79
on 5/1/15 4:39 am
VSG on 05/07/15

Just tried the GNC Carnivor brand 50g protein shot in orange and it leaves a really horrible after taste. My question is since it's only 3 ounces can it be chugged to avoid the flavor or does 3 ounces have to be sipped? I am having surgery in 6 days so I'm still not sure HOW I'm supposed to eat and drink. I'm really hoping I can drink the protein shot in one gulp. Thanks in advance 

        
Superchunk77
on 5/1/15 4:45 am

I am 4 months out and I am not able to gulp down anything.  I would suggest Syntrax Nectars. 

        
BabyBlues79
on 5/1/15 5:28 am
VSG on 05/07/15

I'll have to look it up thanks. So second week post op still baby sips?

Gwen M.
on 5/1/15 4:47 am
VSG on 03/13/14

What are the ingredients for the protein shot?  Most that I'm aware of use collagen which is not a good course of protein - you want to aim for whey protein isolate as the primary ingredient.  

That said, I was directed to drink 1 ounce every 15 minutes when I was immediately post-op.  Everything I drank needed to be sipped, at least for the first many days!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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BabyBlues79
on 5/1/15 4:57 am
VSG on 05/07/15

It's a mix of Whey and Beef protein isolate. Leaves a horrid after taste though. Has more amino acids since it's beef. I did my research on these and thing they're a good option for getting in protein coupled with my post op diet plan

        
Gwen M.
on 5/1/15 5:07 am
VSG on 03/13/14

http://www.gnc.com/MuscleMeds-CARNIVOR-Liquid-Protein-Shots- Power-Punch/product.jsp?productId=3985655

From the label here I only see Beef Protein?  It looks interesting, for sure!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

BabyBlues79
on 5/1/15 5:09 am
VSG on 05/07/15

You're right I swore it had both weird. I did read that it is better absorbed because of the amino acids

        
Gwen M.
on 5/1/15 5:26 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I hope it works out well for you! 

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Luvmygs
on 5/1/15 5:11 am
VSG on 12/04/14

I was told not to drink the protein shots from my NUT due to the poor quality of the protein. You will NOT be able to chug 3 ounces right after surgery. Its more like 2-3 tablespoons of water every 3-4 minutes. I'm 5 months post-op and I also still can't chug water. It also took me about 3-4 days to be able to start drinking my protein shakes after surgery. Then it took me almost 1 day to finish 1 shake. But daily, it got better as my stomach began to heal. Good luck on your surgery. Best decision you'll ever make! I LOVE my sleeve!

 
  

    

BabyBlues79
on 5/1/15 5:29 am
VSG on 05/07/15

Thank you I'm becoming so anxious I'm having a hard time sleeping at night. 

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