How about the EAS 100% Whey protien with 23Gm protien?

[jblankenship]

How about the powdered EAS 100% Whey protien with 23Gm protien?
I have found sticking to drinking my protien for Breakfast and lunch M-F works the best for sticking to my plan. Since my last MD apt, which I was enc to continue loosing, I have lost 12lbs and I am 3#'s below my lowest weight.
I just noticed that EAS comes in a powder since our last meeting at Walgreens 12 servings for $10.00, they have a lower protien version too, but thought since I was sick I could do with the extra. Would there be any reason that I couldn't stay on the higher protien version? And is there any difference between the liquid and the powder that I should be concerned about?

Thanks for your assistance and for reading.

[pam.nutrition]

I would need to know the nutrition facts to compare them. It doesn't make any difference if you mix the powder yourself (with water or calorie-free beverages such as crystal light, depending on the flavor) or if you buy the ready-to-drink shakes. I recommend comparing the calories and carbohydrates. As long as you get around 20 grams of protein and stay within 5 gm carbohydrates per meal (or in this case, per shake), then they are acceptable.

I am a little concerned with you using them for 2 meals/day x5 days/wk. That's great that you are losing weight since your appointment, but if it comes to a hault, you need to eat solid protein instead. There are several options for convenience such as string cheese and deli turkey slices rolled up, or a tuna/chicken foil packet, or even cottage cheese or Carbmasters yogurt w/ 1/2 scoop protein powder mixed in it. Boiled eggs are easy if you like them. If it's working for now, then I'm glad you are staying on track, but in the long run, you may plateau by doing that or you may start getting hungrier between meals.

~Pam

[jblankenship]

I am still loosing doing this way. Have stepped up my exercise again too with the EAS and down to 174#. I think my bodies metabolism is just really rotten..

[reneepotts]

Ok...I am pre op and I hear everyone taling about these protein drinks...I have a question. The last protein drink I drank smelled and tasted like a huge bottle of multi vitamins and almost made me throw up...Is there any out there that don't smell and taste that way?? Please be honest.....

[peytonsmom]

I have found that Nectar -for when on clear liquids mainly, I still will use it occassionally and then for full liquids UNJURY are the best ones. They mix really easy in water and the taste is pretty good for a protien drink, I actually enjoy them. I am 5mo out and I drink a protien drink each morning for breakfast to keep my protien intake where it needs to be. If I get busy and miss dinner and am late getting home then I will occasionally also have one at night time. Good luck.....this surgery is SO WORTH everything!!!!!

[Rondo]

I am 3 days from my surgery and I just ordered some of my vitamins and protein drinks online. I am excited about the procedure yet nervous. I have never had any major hospital stay in my life so I am nervous about not having my little boy with me.

Did anyone have severe headaches while on the liquid diet? I believe I may be unable to take Tylenol as when I took it earlier this week for a headache, I made a bad mess in my car. How do you handle the headaches?

I ordered the Fuzzy Navel clear protein drink....I heard it was really good!