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I want to get prepared for my post surgery.

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Though I haven't had the surgery yet, from watching YouTube videos, most people are recommending the Isopure, Amplify Protein Powder, I am currently experimenting with the Unjury unflavored and it's not bad at all! I usually mix it with a Jamba juice smoothie or Skim milk and through a banana in the blender. Protein Jello, protein water....Hope this helps! Best wishes, I get sleeved on May 1!

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Special k has some good tasting Protein Shakes. Thats what I drink now and there pretty good the only one i didnt like was the dark chocolate.< /p>

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Okay...silly me but i didnt know they had Protein jello...i learn a lot from all of you daily

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I highly recommend the Unjury and nectar brands. They are 20-24g Protein per scoop mixed with Water, milk, soy, broths, etc. To boost for more protein, I'll usually use 1.5 scoops. I like making SF Jell-O with the unflavored Unjury to boost the protein. You'll most likely be on clear to full liquids for a few weeks, depending on your doctor's diet plan for you. Everyone's doctor is different. Mine had me on fluids for two weeks until I went to mushies. Then it was non-fat Greek yogurt, small curd cottage cheese which I still use today. After about a month, I was able to introduce shrimp, chicken (breast meat), turkey, scallops, fish, and some of the lighter cheeses. Can't stand the Isopure and don't do many of the ready-to-drink mixes as most are made with milk and I still can't do more than 4oz of skim milk every few days.

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I had a lap band in 05. It is off now due to slippage and will have VSG in June. I like Unjury Protein chicken broth and the shakes in the can from Trade Joes- Purified Protein. EAS isn't bad but two cans of the 35g protein from Joe's is less to drink and you get your 70 grams protein.

Joyce

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All just MHO...

In terms of types of protein:

Hydrolysate Proteins are the best quality Proteins (in terms of what comes in a mix).

Next would be whey Protein isolates - especially good because they come lower carb. For he slightly reduced absorption compared to the hydrolysate proteins, the whey Protein isolates are my first choice (because they're low carb, I think they're much better tasting, and are absorbed quickly.)

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All just MHO...

In terms of types of protein:

Hydrolysate Proteins are the best quality Proteins (in terms of what comes in a mix).

Next would be whey Protein isolates - especially good because they come lower carb. For he slightly reduced absorption compared to the hydrolysate proteins' date=' the whey Protein isolates are my first choice (because they're low carb, I think they're much better tasting, and are absorbed quickly.)[/quote']

How do i know the difference?

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Read the can or the package and it will tell you if it's Whey Protein Isolate.

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Here is something I posted previously:

All just MHO...

In terms of types of Protein:

Hydrolysate proteins are the best quality proteins (in terms of what comes in a mix).

Next would be whey protein isolates - especially good because they come lower carb. For he slightly reduced absorption compared to the hydrolysate proteins, the whey protein isolates are my first choice (because they're low carb, I think they're much better tasting, and are absorbed quickly.)

Here's another post with more information.

HTH

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dietdirect.com is a great site for a variety of Protein items. I love the BariWise hot chocolates! I add unflavored protein with it to get 40 g protein for Breakfast

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