What protein shakes have you tried?

[DEANNKUSKE]

Can anyone tell me what protein shakes powder or liquid that they have tried and like and what did you guys eat when you were on the mushy stage of the diet and what kind of foods (with the lapband ) are you able to eat after the surg. How difficult has it been?

Gastric Banding Surgery The adjustable gastric banding is a restrictive surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach, creating a small pouch. The band includes a balloon that is filled with a nontoxic fluid, most commonly a saline solution; periodic adjustments are performed by a healthcare professional who accesses the balloon via a subcutaneous port. Gastric band placement, unlike malabsorptive weight loss surgery (e.g. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, and Duodenal Switch), does not cut or remove any part of the digestive system. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

Protein One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 calories per gram and is found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and tofu. Proteins are an essential human nutrient, obtained from both plant and animal foods. Though their greatest commercial use is in food products, they are also employed in adhesives, plastics, and fibres.

[MsJacquiiC]

I like the Unjury protein powders available at UNJURY Medical Quality Whey Protein Isolate. Great Tasting Whey Protein Supplements for Everyday Health! High Protein and High Quality. --- Not only are their products high protein quality but there customer service is awesome! I had an issue with the strawberry sorbet flavor - I just didn't like it - so I sent an email asking if I could return it - well long-story short - I was apologized to and was sent vanilla and chocolate tubs for FREE! It was quite a pleasant surprise actually.

But anyway - the taste of their products are nice (the chocolate, vanilla & chicken soup anyway) -- there's no aftertaste that you have with other products... They're a little expensive - but you pay for the quality.

As far as the pureed food stage - I basically stuck with refried beans, yogurt & protein puddings. I just couldn't fathom the idea of processing chicken breast in my magic bullet = YUCK!

Check out THIS THREAD for more ideas on soft proteins

Jacquii.

Protein One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 calories per gram and is found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and tofu. Proteins are an essential human nutrient, obtained from both plant and animal foods. Though their greatest commercial use is in food products, they are also employed in adhesives, plastics, and fibres.