special k protein water

[want_so_bad 0]

i was just wondering if anyone else had tried this? i bought the strawberry kiwi flavor and its pretty good.

also, i havent seen much posted about nutritional shakes, like ensure or boost. (and maybe i havent looked hard enough??). are these good/ok to use post-op? i bought some of the Walmart brand. it has 9grams Protein in the 8 oz can.

and i was reading how you can add powder milk to things to up the Protein. how much do you add? how do you know how much protein?

thanks! and sorry...new to this and trying to get a few more things figured out before thursday!

[Daisalana 33]

I tried the Special K Lemon Protein water.. Blech..

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

The Special K Protein Water has verrrry low quantities of Protein. You should be looking for something with 22-25gms protein per serving and no more than 170 calories. Boost and Ensure are the LAST things you want after surgery. Those are products used to help patients in hospitals and nursing homes gain weight. After banding you want to lose weight.

If you are looking for a quickie grocery store type product you might look at Carb Control Slim Fast (I think that's the name) or Atkins. That will buy you some time to find a really good quality product.

Try Welcome to the unjury Homepage or another one is Matrix 5.0 at Netrition.com - The Internet's Premier Nutrition Superstore!. Some like Isopure from GNC but most don't care for it and compare the texture to pond scum. (gahh)

[mbanja 1]

Powdered milk gives you 8 grams of protien per 1/3 a cup. It doesn't sound like alot but try adding 1/3 cup of powdered milk to a slim fast and it is just nasty. I try splitting it up by adding part to my slimfast and part to my morning coffee like Creamer. It takes getting used to but it works, I guess.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I can't stand that stuff, tastes horrible to me!

UGH!

I have a protien drink from Herbalife I like that has 13 grams of protien, like a fruit drink. I like it on the go.

[M Taylor 0]

Boost and Ensure are the LAST things you want after surgery.

Interesting....Boost and Ensure are what my nutritionist and surgeon encourage me to use as my main Protein source in the liquid stage.

[travelgirl 3]

I have to say I agree with Wasa here...Boost and Ensure just have too many calories/not enough Protein to justify it. You'll get better results if you go with a Protein Shake.

And the Special K Protein Water only has 5 grams of protein per 20 oz bottle. And 50 calories at that! I simply can't afford to spend my calories in liquid form or I quit losing, and that's all there is to it.

HTH!

[anonemouse 1]

I used the high Protein Boost after surgery, but that was just because I hadn't bought any Protein mixes yet. Even the high protein Boost, though, iss only about 14 or 15 grams of protein per drink, and that isn't a lot for 220 or so calories. Ideally, you should be going for something with lower calories and higher protein, but if that is all you can get at that point, just make sure that you definitely include it in your calorie count for the day.

Like WASa said, Matrix chocolate is a good one, and so is whey Gourmet chocolate Peanut Butter. If you want to try a bunch of samples, Bariatric Eating - Protein, Vitamins, Gastric Bypass & Lap Band Info, Post-op recipes, and Help sells a sampler pack.

[Cerrin 3]

YUMMY! I just had my first flavored Protein Shake. It was Unjury Chicolate. I think I added more milk then called for but it was so good I will probably do the same thing again.

It was really good!

I am going to make sure to order it again.

I am going to try the vanila next I hope it is as good.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Interesting....Boost and Ensure are what my nutritionist and surgeon encourage me to use as my main Protein source in the liquid stage.

Those products are designed for hospital and nursing home patients that need to gain weight. Check out the calorie and fat counts on those things.

But, that's not to say you shouldn't follow your docs advice. Just be an informed patient is all I am suggesting.

[sarahNT 0]

I have been adding flavorless protien powder to OJ in the mornings before I go to school. I sip that all day and then maybe have a piece of cheese for a snack. I stay full, which is great b/c I get so busy. I am hoping that I am getting enough nutrients. I feel great. After adding more protien to my diet I am losing more.

[lizrbit 0]

if i am busy and cant do a snack in between meals, its perfect! I still do low carb slim fast Protein Shakes if i go to liquids. 20gm Protein a serving and doesnt taste horrible.

[lizrbit 0]

best to just ask your dr or nutritionalist about them though....

[Mscas3 0]

I agree the special K only had 10 grams of protien, did not seem like enough for the calories. I tried Cytsport Protien drinkk. It has 40 grams of protien and is only 160 claories and 0g carbs and sugar. The tropical flavor is not bad and is lactose free too!

If I'm going to drink this stuff I want at least 20 grams of protien in each drinkl!:hungry:

[Cerrin 3]

OOOOOH I tried the Vanila Unjury it was yummy too. I did add more milk then called for but less then last time it was TASTY!

I can definitly do this.