protein drink..is this one ok?

[illinoishusker 0]

Hi all,

I havens 't had a chance to talk to my nutritionist, but am wondering if this shake is going to work.

I've used it before and it works and tastes really good in my opinion.

It's called New lifestyle Diet. www.newlifestylediet.com

Women's ProgramWomen's Program Totals: (these totals are with a lean meat /veggie dinner..not liquid.)

Calories1080

Protein164

Carbs72

Fat 18

. Does it have enough Protein and good carbs?? Ideas? I'll check with my dr. but I wanted the people opinions here.

Edited September 14, 2008 by illinoishusker

[RestlessMonkey 7]

My doc required a specific Protein Drink for his preop diet and my cals were only about 600 a day, not 1080. Is this for preop or postop?

If preop I'd say you really have to ask your doc.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

OH and the fat is WAY more than I was allowed. i got about 10 grams a day, max.

[themis 0]

That's a good dose of protein! But the carbs are kind of high.

But after checking out the website, it's meant to go a long with a liquid diet either by itself or with other liquids.< /p>

I don't know about you, but I got banded to avoid using other diet gimmicks. If you're just planning on using it for the protein... It might help after banding or fills when you're on full liquids.

I guess it just depends on what kind of guidelines you are following. I'd say try something not designed to be a full meal... when I asked my doctor at the seminar about using Protein Drinks like slim fast, he said no. He said I could drink it if the Protein was enough after banding since you're not eating right, but once you're eating you should get your protein from the food.< /p>

All doctors are different though, if your doctor says it's okay, I don't see the problem... as long as you continue to eat as you mentioned with lean meats/veggies.

[Bandette08 0]

I am still waiting to hear back from my insurance on how much coverage they will cover for me, so I hope to be banded this fall. My nutritionist told me NO Slim Fast at all. It has way too much sugar. Go for Atkins Advantage from Walmart. Less carbs.. Very good tasting and is popular. I am going to try that stuff soon.

[themis 0]

I am still waiting to hear back from my insurance on how much coverage they will cover for me, so I hope to be banded this fall. My nutritionist told me NO Slim Fast at all. It has way too much sugar. Go for Atkins Advantage from Walmart. Less carbs.. Very good tasting and is popular. I am going to try that stuff soon.

The atkins is good, I prefer it to Slimfast... Slimfast now has a low carb Protein Shake, but Atkins is better.

[slimteacherin08 0]

I am still waiting to hear back from my insurance on how much coverage they will cover for me, so I hope to be banded this fall. My nutritionist told me NO Slim Fast at all. It has way too much sugar. Go for Atkins Advantage from Walmart. Less carbs.. Very good tasting and is popular. I am going to try that stuff soon.

I was told to do "No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast." I was told to mix two packets with 16 oz of skim milk. I did that....It was good to me.

[dbrengle 0]

Hi all,

I havens 't had a chance to talk to my nutritionist, but am wondering if this shake is going to work.

I've used it before and it works and tastes really good in my opinion.

It's called New lifestyle Diet. www.newlifestylediet.com

Women's ProgramWomen's Program Totals: (these totals are with a lean meat /veggie dinner..not liquid.)

Calories1080

Protein164

Carbs72

Fat 18

. Does it have enough Protein and good carbs?? Ideas? I'll check with my dr. but I wanted the people opinions here.

Going by what my nutrionalist told me the carbs are WAY to high.... but man the Protein is great. I was told over 17 grams protein but less than 5 grams of carbs......but every nutrionalist is different. What did your nutrionalist say about that?? They will tell you if its ok or not. I have been using the Atkins and EAS ones from Walmart and they taste pretty good to me. Let me know if you find one with that much protein and less carbs.. thanks

[SnowWhite760 0]

I was given Body Fortress- buy it at Walmart for around 13.00. I think that the carbs are too high - as is the fat content too... but each doctor and dietician is different.

Also, my dietician said to add extracts to the protien shakes to change the flavors more often!

Edited September 14, 2008 by SnowWhite760
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[nanaislosingit 0]

I like the way you print your name in the green and brown. Can you tell me how to do it. Thanks:rolleyes2:

[illinoishusker 0]

nana: I wish I could My friend works with photoshop and made it for me. I belong to another message board and she keeps me hooked up. I've been trying to learn how to do it.

If I do, I'll make you one, ok?

[nanaislosingit 0]

Thanks a bunch. I have been wanting to learn to use photoshop myself. Thanks again.

[Bandette08 0]

I finally got the surgery date set for 10-6-2008. That was fast. Looks like I will have to get some of Atkins Advantage protien drinks to start Monday for 2 weeks pre-op liquid diet.< /p>