Slim fast

[leag78 469]

Does anybody use this stuff post op? If so, did it seem to increase the amount of your weight loss? Also, does it have a lot of Protein?

[liannatx 897]

I would have a RTD one if there was nothing better available. There are much better options for a Protein supplement. Premier Protein have ready to drinks that are much better protein-wise, and are pretty easy to find. A tub of Protein powder is probably more economical... and there are some very good high Protein options out there.

I looked up the data for Slimfast High Protein Creamy Chocolate: 190 calories, 25 g carbs, 10 g protein. By comparison I had a Syntrax Nectars, Cappuccino flavor, for Breakfast that has 100 calories, 0 carbs, and 23 g protein.

edited* Actually looking at the amount of carbs in a SlimFast, I would not drink one at all. Way too high in carbs for my plan.

Edited May 29, 2015 by liannatx

[drmeow 323]

Googling online shows 10 g Protein per 190 cal shake, which seems awfully low for that many calories. Atkins is slightly better - 15 g per 165 cal. I think slim fast may have a high Protein One that is 20 g but I didn't see the calorie count on that one.

I'm pre-op but currently use zerocarb Isopure powder, which is 25 g/scoop with 105 calories.

caveat - I usually mix it with unsweetened almond milk which adds a few calories but little Protein. Some people use soymilk b/c of the high protein but I can't use soy due to my Hashimoto's thyroid disease.

I've heard the Premier Protein premixed are good.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Premier Protein has 30 grams of Protein and only 1 gram of sugar. It is a recommended protein supplement by bariatric centers of excellence.

The beautiful thing is you only have to drink one shake instead of 3 to get 30grams. Also they taste very good. They are not gritty and don't have that protein taste.

[KateP 359]

I don't know which surgery you have had, but in general drinking food isn't that helpful post-op as it doesn't make us feel full.

[Weighting2BeFree 164]

I don't know which surgery you have had, but in general drinking food isn't that helpful post-op as it doesn't make us feel full.

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree. I feel very full after a shake. It often takes me several hours to get a whole one down. I do agree that drs say not to get dependent on them, but I personally don't know any post surgery people that stop them completely. They help me control calories and keep my Protein intake up. I love love love mixing a great tasting chocolate protein with powdered high protein Peanut Butter and blending. Omg. So good. And I still crave sweets, particularly at night so I drink 1/2 a serving and it keeps me from snacking. Goodness I think I want one now!

[KateP 359]

@@Weighting2BeFree fair enough. I should only speak for my own surgery. Banded people are told, after the first phases, to get their nutrients from food, not shakes.

Never right to speak for surgeries I haven't experienced personally! I only based it on what the sleeved people on the board I usually go on say. They advise against shakes as a major food source after the first few months. But they are all many years out.

[leag78 469]

Thanks for the insight, everyone, so I'm just gonna sum it up by saying that slim fast is a no go. I had the bypass and was trying to find ways to get my Protein in and increase my weight loss since I was told by my nutritionist that I was below the weight loss expectations.

[snickysnack78 131]

I wouldn't drink the slimfast. There is too much sugar in it and a lot of carbs. In the Kaiser Bariatric Program, they mention to not used Slimfast or Atkins. If you want a Protein shake, go with Syntrax nectar. Its 100 calories for a scoop, but no carbs or sugars and 23g of Protein.< /p>

This shake keeps me full the entire day and I drink Water as well.

Good luck

[JamieLogical 8,708]

If you like the taste of SlimFast, I would recommend EAS AdventEDGE Carb Control ready-to-drink shakes. They taste a LOT like Slim Fast to me and have more Protein and far fewer carbs and calories than Slim Fast. I buy mine locally at Target and Walmart.< /p>

Edit: I like the Rich Dark chocolate flavor the best. They look like this:

[cheryl M 7]

I am in the pre op stage and I use the pure Protein that I get from Walmart. they are 7.88 for 4 drinks but I have been using the 2.00 coupon that I found. They have 23 grams of Protein, 1 gram of sugar and have 120 calories. I drink them ice cold and you can also drink them like a malt if you get them to almost freezing. I have tried the Premier Protein but it is really thin and makes me sick. but that is only my opinion. Anyway good luck I am starting my preop diet 6-18-15 and will probably continue to drink them after surgery for a while they really fill me up.