Protein shakes. Help please - WLSurgery.com

HoPe*87* · 7th February, 2012

Hi everyone,

Just wondering do all u post oppers drink protein shakes or use protein supplements? I'm worried about losing my hair now I'm post sleeve. Where is the best and cheapest place to get protein shakes or supplements? Any advice would be great thanks xxx

Jrichard · 7th February, 2012

I might be wrong but, I thought is was mainly bypassers that lose their hair due to the malabsorption.

However whilst you are still really restricted I'm sure protein shakes can't hurt.

I personally have tried loads of different brands and hated them all. I now have Fortimel Regular as it is low fat, not too bad for sugar (as long as I don't drink it in one go!) has 20 grams of protein in it and tastes good.

I know that other people have also used slimfast shakes. I guess as long as its low fat, doesn't contain too much sugar, it doesn't have to be a traditional protein shake.

Be interesting to hear what others have to say, as this is one area that has taken me months to sort out.

Julie xx

Mrs Quiggle · 7th February, 2012

You can add skimmed milk powder to milk (great for milk shakes or a milky coffee) which adds loads of protein, I believe it's about the same as an expensive protein shake but lots cheaper. I add a couple of heaped teaspoons of skimmed milk powder to my half a pack of oats so simple for breakfast each morning. Makes it lovely and creamy.

Kate x

Jrichard · 7th February, 2012

That sounds yummy, I think I might have a go at that myself.

Julie xx

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Mrs Quiggle Resident Fruitloop Mrs Quiggle's Profile Albums Mrs Quiggle's Photo Gallery Join Date: 15th October, 2011 Location: Carshalton, Surrey Posts: 1,264 Thanks: 497 Thanked 120 Times in 120 Posts Rep Power: 80 Consultant: Marcus Reddy Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 22/11/11 Height: 5' 3" Gender: Female Start Weight: 251lb Current Weight: 167lb Goal Weight: 126lb Goal Date: Whenever BMI Information: Start BMI: 44.5 Current BMI: 29.6 Goal BMI: 22.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 84lb Weight to Lose: 41lb % Lost: 33.47% %EWL: 76.1%	You can add skimmed milk powder to milk (great for milk shakes or a milky coffee) which adds loads of protein, I believe it's about the same as an expensive protein shake but lots cheaper. I add a couple of heaped teaspoons of skimmed milk powder to my half a pack of oats so simple for breakfast each morning. Makes it lovely and creamy. Kate x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Jrichard likes this. __________________

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Jrichard Likes to post Jrichard's Profile Albums Jrichard's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th June, 2011 Location: Peterborough Posts: 398 Thanks: 36 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts Rep Power: 9 Consultant: Mr Ackroyd Funding: Private Surgery Type: Gastric bypass Surgery Date: 16/06/2011 Height: 5' 3" Gender: Female Start Date: 04/06/2011 Start Weight: 295lb Current Weight: 210lb Goal Weight: 150lb Goal Date: 16/06/2012 BMI Information: Start BMI: 52.3 Current BMI: 37.2 Goal BMI: 26.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 85lb Weight to Lose: 60lb % Lost: 28.81% %EWL: 55%	That sounds yummy, I think I might have a go at that myself. Julie xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My Weight Chart: >

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