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I'm over 6 weeks out and was not ever told to drink Protein shakes. I live in the uk and my nutritionist told me to drink slim fast, which has around 25 carbs in each bottle. She wrote for me to drink it 2 or 3 times a day. So I am quite confused as I have been given NO information on grams of Protein, carbs, simply was told to eat 'balanced' meals and have veg, protein and carb at each meal, except for Breakfast where I am mean to have carbs.

I'm actually not even managing 35g of protein and I'm thinking of buying some Protein Shakes, maybe from ebay so I can help achieve some goals. Most of the information I have learnt is from here and I am a bit peeved at how behind my nutritionist is with things. I had a conversation with her about calories and asked her: "I'm aiming for 600-800 calories, Is that enough?" and she just looked at me and went, "Don't worry about calories, nobody else does". ( As in no one from that support group.) I seem to be the only one concerned with writing things down and counting calories in that hospital group, most people just 'eyeball everything' and where that's fine eventually, I need to know calories...at least so I know if it's enough/too much!

Anyone know of any good Protein Shakes II can buy on ebay? I literally no NOTHIING about them

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I had a hard time with a lot of Protein shakes - just couldn't handle the taste & gagged a lot. I finally found 2 that really made a difference for me:

http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Instantized-Protein-Pound/dp/B000GIUQOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298072338&sr=8-1

http://www.unjury.com/reg/chicken_soup_flavored_protein.shtml

Both are available in the US from Amazon.com. I mixed the any whey into sf pudding and yogurts for a boost in Protein. It's also good in SF Hot cocoa (just don't get the Water too hot or it will clump the protein - YUCk!!!!)

I was told to aim for 60+ grams of protein a day. Protein first, then low carb veggies, and starch/fruit if I had room. Usually that meant a spoon of mashed potatoes or something.

I think I averaged 600 calories a day for the first few months, then moved to 800 calories, then 1000 calories (around month 5) and stayed around 1200 from month 7 to 10. I'm maintaining on 1500-2000 calories (depending on my activity level for the day). Did your surgeon have guidelines for you?

A good on-line tracker is www.myfitnesspal.com.

Good luck - ask any questions you have - we'll be glad to help out.

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thank you so much, that's so sweet of you to give me all that information. I'm blown away every day by how kind and forthcoming everyone is on this forum- couldn't do without you. thanks xx

I had a hard time with a lot of Protein shakes - just couldn't handle the taste & gagged a lot. I finally found 2 that really made a difference for me:

http://www.amazon.co...98072338&sr=8-1

http://www.unjury.co...d_protein.shtml

Both are available in the US from Amazon.com. I mixed the any whey into sf pudding and yogurts for a boost in Protein. It's also good in SF Hot cocoa (just don't get the Water too hot or it will clump the protein - YUCk!!!!)

I was told to aim for 60+ grams of protein a day. Protein first, then low carb veggies, and starch/fruit if I had room. Usually that meant a spoon of mashed potatoes or something.

I think I averaged 600 calories a day for the first few months, then moved to 800 calories, then 1000 calories (around month 5) and stayed around 1200 from month 7 to 10. I'm maintaining on 1500-2000 calories (depending on my activity level for the day). Did your surgeon have guidelines for you?

A good on-line tracker is www.myfitnesspal.com.

Good luck - ask any questions you have - we'll be glad to help out.

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I would say look for samples. I personally like syntax nectar brand. I also do special k Protein Drink for an extra 10 g of Protein on low days. Personally, I have a hard time with the choc/vanilla ones and prefer the fruity ones. At 3 months out, I rarely do a Protein Shake anymore and get all of my protein from food. I also don't worry too much about the carbs. If I eat the amount of protein 60-80 g recommended, there is little room for anything else anyway. I am not sure who ships to your side of the world. Let us know how it goes.

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