Alternative To Starbuck's Iced Lattes

[SleeveDreamer 383]

I have been buying Starbuck's Tall Skinny iced lattes for several months at 3.25 per drink! Yesterday when I went to the Bariatric Advantage place to pick up some Vitamins, she gave me a sample bottle of a product they now sell called ProJoe. This is a bottled latte drink you refrigerate and pour over ice. I had the Magnifico Mocha, but on the product list she gave me, it looks like it also comes in a vanilla or chai. If you roder it from them, THERE IS NEVER ANY SHIPPING on it. Even if you order it with other products, the entire order has free shipping. The price is case of 12 for 35.95, which may sound high, but 12 of the Starbuck's drinks still come to $39.00. And adds 20g to my protein! The bottle is:

9.5 oz.

20g Protein

120 cal

5g carbs

0g fat

3,5g sugar

It was really good. I don't think it is available yet on their website, but you can order by phone at 800-898-6888. Like I said, there facility isn't far from me so i went there yesterday and set up and account and got all my vitamins. They are very nice too. YAY!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

That is awesome. I can't seem to start my day without a Starbucks! I'll definitely look into this

Thanks!!!

[lessofrachel 0]

how soon after your sleeve did you start drinking coffee again? I am only 4 days post op but have been suffering horrible caffeine withdrawl headaches. Any advice is appreciated!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I was 6 weeks out before I started coffee but I drank iced tea with caffiene starting at 3 weeks. That's just what I did, ask your Dr to make sure he is alright with that

[SleeveDreamer 383]

how soon after your sleeve did you start drinking coffee again? I am only 4 days post op but have been suffering horrible caffeine withdrawl headaches. Any advice is appreciated!

Caffiene is not recommended that soon because it dehydrates you and you defintely need to stay hydrated. I started drnking Decaf at two weeks but didn'really start the Starbuck's iced lattes with caffiene until 12 weeks. I usually have one every or every other day. I am 8 months out but one cup with caffiene doesn't bother me since I drink so much Water all day. Some doctors do not recommend caffiene so check with your's. Some NUTS don't allow any caffeine to their patients because of other affects, but I really don't know why. Now I will just order these every 2 weeks from Bariatric Advantage. I have never had any problems with it and I am already at my doctor's goal for me.