Carnation Instant Breakfast?

[jamelyn1979 1]

I received 3 different post op diets, very, very similiar from my 1st appointment, then when I saw my nutritionist and then again right before surgery. One of them lists Carnation Instant Breakfast no sugar added as an option for Stage 2 (Full-Liquids) which I'm on. Did anyone else have this during this stage? I would love to be able to branch out a little bit and would be interested in having this if it's OK.

[BetsyB 9]

If all the diets you were given had the same general gist, I would be comfortable eating from any of the lists provided. I would just assume that the individuals presenting the information each had the same goal in mind, but each had a bit of different info to offer.

For example, my doctor, his nurse coordinator, and the dietitian all emphasize a low-carb diet to me. But each offers a slightly different angle. It all boils down to getting enough Protein and avoiding simple carbs---but the nurse has different tips from the dietitian, and the doctor has his own take, too.

I synthesize the information from all of them the best I can.

Instant Breakfast is, indeed, a full liquid---so if you've advanced to that stage, then it's safe to add. That said, I wouldn't waste stomach space on it. It's pretty good in terms of carb (because no sugar is added), but it has only 5 grams of Protein. It just doesn't have much to offer, nutritionally.

I think that it's often recommended because it's easy to find. And if you don't have good-quality Protein shakes on hand, then maybe they'd be a good choice for you.

But my "instant breakfast" every day is a Protein shake made from Inspire protein from bariatriceating.com.

[pixistix 1]

CIB was recommended to me as well, but they didn't mention sugar free. I was so miserable during the liquids phase, that I didn't worry too much about "dieting" till I felt better. And I found instant breakfast, with 2% milk, to be very comforting during that time.

[Beachbunny 5]

My surgeon also reccomends sugar free CIB with skim milk. Ill try that post op.

[monkeymama 0]

sugar free CIB was on my list too- I added milk which adds 8 grams of Protein.< /p>

[spoiltmom 44]

It's on my list also but it does state that it's not the greatest source of Protein.< /p>

[Whillow 0]

Yes - i used it for the 1st month and added a scoop of Protein Powder of like flavor,, ie choc to choc or vanilla to choc,, kept me full and had decent protien

[acanady 0]

No sugar added Carnation instant breakfast is my absolute favorite to have in the morning. I am almost 7 months out and I still drink it. It's delicious!

Surgery date: 1/25/10

[muddieguryl 0]

I use it and add Protein to it. 1/2 serving of Dutch chocolate Cake protein from Bariatric Eating. It wasn't available for me until the 3rd week. But enjoyed it!

[msdv 5]

I went out and bought it a couple of weeks ago to have on hand after surgery.

It was good but it gave me such bad gas that I will never drink it again. I had the kind of bad gas pains that are described here after surgery. It was all in my back and made me miserable.

So that's off my list.

[ErikaBerry 0]

I love the no sugar added vanilla CIB. I was banded on 5/17/10 and I still drink one every day. I have it in the morning. I put it and a scoop of Unjury vanilla Protein powder into my coffee every day. I love it. The Unjury makes the drink really creamy. Mmmmmm!

[SVM10 6]

I love CIB french vanilla. I am about 5 months out and have it for breakfast almost every day. My 14 year old daughter who rarely eats breakfast has started drinking it too. It is a fairly good source of Protein with fat-free milk added to it. It keeps me full until lunch time.

[oceangirl6 0]

i am so glad to read that

i am on stage 2 liquid 4 days post op

i bought some of the CIB breakfast essentials (bottled pre made)

i also did not know it was supposed to be sugar free!!

so i guess i will enjoy my 4 pack and not do it again!

: )

CIB was recommended to me as well, but they didn't mention sugar free. I was so miserable during the liquids phase, that I didn't worry too much about "dieting" till I felt better. And I found instant breakfast, with 2% milk, to be very comforting during that time.

[newlifekp 0]

i am so glad to read that

i am on stage 2 liquid 4 days post op

i bought some of the CIB breakfast essentials (bottled pre made)

i also did not know it was supposed to be sugar free!!

so i guess i will enjoy my 4 pack and not do it again!

: )

I use the CIB pre-made no sugar added all the time. I am not sure why someone said it is not a good sourve of Protein - it is a great source for what it is - 13g and 150 calories. I drink it for breakfast, especially when I am feeling 'tight' or on the run. Just make sure you get the blue bottles!

[amyloveslou 11]

i was giving a recipie for a protien shake by my dr and it has CIB in it. the shake is 28 grams of protien and I LOVE it !!

1 cup skim milk

4 tablespoons not fat dry milk

one pkg of CIB sf

1 tablespoon of creamy peanutbutter

if u want to add 1/2 banana

he gave me a book with over 30 diffrent high protien shakes to make... this is my Fav... i drink it everyday for breakfast. I know they dont like you to drink your food but I had one fill and meat dosnt go down. so i do this so my hair dosnt fall out

if you need anymore let me know

Amy