Keto Chow -- Good for Post-Op liquid diet?

[Kooky1 96]

** I HAVE NOT BEEN SLEEVED YET ** I am just researching different types of Protein Shakes for post-op.

I was on a ketogenic diet which did wonders for me. I relied on Keto Chow as a meal substitute, and I can honestly report that nearly every flavor I tried was delicious. Just like melted milk shakes but the net carbs were under 4 grams per serving.

I still have two weeks worth of supply (they are a bit pricey--about $10 a day). Each shake has about 27 grams of Protein and is about 400 calories per shake. The only downside I see is that you have to MCT Oil and heavy cream to make it nutritional rounded: that is to say, consuming three shakes met all of your nutritional needs per day. I am not sure if the heavy cream (which adds fat--key to keto) would be a bad thing post-op.

Here's the nutritional label for the shakes: (hopefully linking is allowed)

https://www.thebairs.net/2015/03/label-all-the-things/

Are these good to go?

[eclecticwingtips 130]

They seem very high cal and carb. The Protein powder i use has .3 carbs per serve

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[Dub 9,922]

I can't speak for everyone else, but for me 1,200 calories per day post op would have been too much.

[SassyNanny 311]

In the beginning I ate 400-500 calories a day. At 4 months I'm at 600-800. We are warned not to drink our calories as it is a slippery slope. I wouldn't recommend doing drinks that calories dense. Right after surgery whatever works to get in fluids and Protein a little at a time is fine. After the first couple of weeks lower calorie would probably work better long term. You can try it and see how it works. We are all experimenting with what works for us individually.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

** I HAVE NOT BEEN SLEEVED YET ** I am just researching different types of Protein shakes for post-op.

I was on a ketogenic diet which did wonders for me. I relied on Keto Chow as a meal substitute, and I can honestly report that nearly every flavor I tried was delicious. Just like melted milk shakes but the net carbs were under 4 grams per serving.

I still have two weeks worth of supply (they are a bit pricey--about $10 a day). Each shake has about 27 grams of Protein and is about 400 calories per shake. The only downside I see is that you have to MCT Oil and heavy cream to make it nutritional rounded: that is to say, consuming three shakes met all of your nutritional needs per day. I am not sure if the heavy cream (which adds fat--key to keto) would be a bad thing post-op.

Here's the nutritional label for the shakes: (hopefully linking is allowed)

https://www.thebairs.net/2015/03/label-all-the-things/

Are these good to go?

For me, the calorie to protein ratio is really high. Premier Protein has the best ratio and tastes great. Even the GNC Lean 25 is better than 400 calories for 27 grams of protein. Definitely run this question by your NUT, but the this don't sound like a good idea to me.

[stacyrg2 350]

I agree. Immediately post surgery I was consuming 600-800 calories a day. 400 calories a shake seems really high. I aimed (and still do) for 10 grams of Protein for every 100 calories as an acceptable ratio

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[Samara1974 116]

I agree the calories, fat & carbs seem really high, most Dr's recommend 600-1000 calories max per day. Max Muscle, Premier Protein & muscle milk provide 30-40 grams of Protein with 3-9 grams of carbs and about 190-200 calories.

Edited March 21, 2016 by Samara1974

[goplay94123 575]

I think the Premier Protein is pretty darn tasty