Question about Protein shakes...

[swcfolksinger 0]

Hi guys!

I started my pre-op diet today. I'll be banded 7/29/08 and I'm scared as the dickens!

I had a question about shakes. I found one that I really like... tastes like chocolate milk to me (woohoo!!)

Its EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control.

The Dr. recommended adkins advantage shakes... and I simply can't stomach them. I can't tell if there is any real difference in nutritional value etc, and got a non answer when I called and spoke to the nurse, so I thought that I would ask the Veterans for advice.

Thanks all!

~Folk

[shy_one 0]

The important different between those 2 Protein Drinks is in the number of Protein grams (17 for EAS and 15 for Atkins). I myself prefer the EAS because it also has less calories. I really don't think it matters what Protein Drink you have, just as long as it's low carb and has enough protein in it. Good luck in your journey!

[U_go_gurl68 0]

I love the EAS drinks as well. My surgeon had put me on Optifast, but they really irritated my stomach. EAS drinks were one of the drinks on the list I could substitue for. Designer whey is also good, but that one you have to mix. They also have some Protein packets you mix with Water, as well as Kelloggs.

Great choice!!!!!

Best wishes to you on your journey.

Stephanie

[smsmithart 4]

I hate them all .but I try to drink 1 a day..

[ShrinkyDink 0]

Howdy

Where do you guys buy the different shakes? I'm just starting to look for one I can tolerate.

[swcfolksinger 0]

I found mine at the local grocery store. I've now tried more flavors of the EAS AdvantEDGE and I really like them! I just had one this am mixed with ice... It was like having my morning coffee!!

I'm a happy camper!

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Howdy :eek:

Where do you guys buy the different shakes? I'm just starting to look for one I can tolerate.

[krtork 0]

I really like the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. They taste really great! I love the vanilla. I just ordered some of the plain - I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but I have heard that you can't taste it when mixed.

I have had to order it online, but the turn around was pretty quick. I had some samples from the doctors office before I ordered, so that helped, didn't have to spend a lot of money not knowing if I liked it or if it worked.

[CassCass 0]

I think we're going with the unjury too. I ordered some samples and they arrived a couple of days later. I tried the chocolate with milk and other than the smell, it was pretty good! 20g of Protein in a scoop, I believe.

I also ordered the vanilla and the unflavored, but we haven't tried those yet.

[Totallytater 1]

I love the Slim Fast Low Carb. They are TASTY!!

[limelight 0]

Good to know Slimfast is on the list!

Does anyone know if it's ok to add frozen fruit? ?

[ShrinkyDink 0]

Thanks everybody, I'll have to try another grocery store, the one I usually go to didn't have many choices.

[smsmithart 4]

Yuck the slim fast and the Atkins have a after taste.