Ensure Meal Replacement Post Op?

[achristie 5]

I am 8 days post op and I am just wondering, are these ensure Meal Replacements alright for me to drink? They are 235 ml at 250 calories, 9.4g of Protein, 6.7g fat but 38.1g of carbohydrates. Please give me some input as I work I camp so I can't really make the food work for me.

[TheNewSusie 471]

IMO, that's too many carbs, maybe I'm wrong? Sorry if I'm not much help.

[Chimera 644]

My nutritionist says that that the Ensure drinks are far too high in sugar/carbs for us. She recommends the Premier Protein RTD shakes - you can get them at costco ($24 for a case of 18) - they come in a nice paper container and the chocolate flavor are 160 cal., 30 g Protein, 5 carbs, 3 g fat. - the vanilla is 3 g of carbs.

They are a good choice if you like the taste.

[chicagochic 73]

My NUT specifically said to stay away from the ensure and glucerna shakes. Too many carbs and sugars and things we don't need.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Protein drinks from grocery stores typically have too much sugar. I drink the Premier shakes from costco.

[Spirit Fire 115]

My NUT said never drink a RTD with less than 15 grams of Protein. I prefer the Pure Protein shakes that I order from Amazon.com or pick up at Trader Joe's. They are 160 calories, 35 grams of Protein, 2 grams of carbs, and 1 gram of sugar. However I only like the chocolate and the Cookies & cream flavors. I can't stomach (pun intended) the strawberry. http://www.amazon.com/Pure-Protein-Ready-Frosty-Chocolate/dp/B002XULCA2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339181124&sr=8-1

I use this product along with the ever-popular Premier shakes from costco. I also like the Premier bars as the numbers are good and they are tasty.

[MamaM 72]

I drink the Ensure High Protein Creamy Milk chocolate shakes. They have 25grams of protein for 14oz. Way better than most RTDs.

[TheNewSusie 471]

I just purchased the ensure clear for my preop liquid diet.< /p>

[JimmyGotSLEEVED 270]

Extremely bad... Very counter-productive to weight-loss

[pparks3215 9]

That ensure plus has a lot of carbs also.

[rodswife 155]

I was told to stay away from ensure as well. Too many carbs and too much sugar.

[littlebits 154]

Protein drinks from grocery stores typically have too much sugar. I drink the Premier shakes from costco.

I also like Pure shakes from Trader Joe's & the Vitamin Shoppe

Little Bits

[BKMama 179]

Yep, in our last class "All About Protein", we were told that the you should typically stay away from the Ensure drinks. They do have one that is particularly high in Protein but it's still borderline for carbs (not as bad as the others in the line, but still not "good"). The NUT said they were ok in a pinch, but not regularly at all.

[TheNewSusie 471]

Oh crap! I'm retarded, I didn't realize all the sugars and carbs, I just assumed its clear. Yikes, nevermind I'm returning them . Thanks!