Protein drinks

[Nkpjkb56]

I am having my band fitted on the 2nd of November what brand of protein drinks did other people use and where can I get chewable vitamins from as I went to holland and Barrett today and the guy said they only do them for children

 

[sarahrob]

I got Centrum fruity chewables from Asda, 3 tubs for £10. When I spoke to the dietician she advised me to take 2 a day as the nutrient values aren't all that high.

For protein I bought Holland and Barrett because I happened to be passing the shop and they were in the penny sale - 2 x 900-odd gram tubs for £40-odd. There are better options out there in terms of protein vs calories, but I went for convenience!

 

[Nkpjkb56]

Thanks for that advice

 

[emma-louise]

Marvel milk powder....you can add it to everything,so it's great for upping protein in you foods/drinks.
And it's a fraction of the price of protein shakes(which aren't that nice)

 

[Neisie]

I have the Atkins shakes - I love the chocolate and caramel café ones. The chocolate is 145 calories and the caramel café is 166. Yummy and packed with protein, low sugar/carbs.

 

[oztega]

Good question as ve been struggling with this, so interested to hear tips too.

I tried some Protein powder from Holland & barrett but wasnt impressed with the taste at all. Im going to try some sachets of other types but like the sound of marvel powder & Atkins shakes.

I also got my Centrum chewables from the supermarket, as sarah said the'yre often on offer too.

Good luck with your banding on 2nd Nov xx

 

[maz71 v]

Tesco have a new protein shake in the chillers called upbeat.. 20g protein and 145cals. Delicious too x

 

[Yvessa]

My protein shakes. Swear by them.

 

[Bally]

I use MyProtein.com Isolate Whey. Yields 23g. of prots for under 100 cals. And price is unbeatable too. Plenty of discount codes on the web.
I buy the unflavoured powder and then flavour my shakes with flavouring powder or drops (in the same e-store). In this way I can change flavours instead of being stuck with the same flavour for a month! And the flavouring can be used in drinks or for baking too (a bit like SF syrups).

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

I use holland and barrett whey protein butterscotch and strawberry. i like them x

 

[louloumoo]

I couldn't face them at all.. Just lived on soups and milk and those fruity chewable staff great

 

[Banderbird]

Got my chewable vits in Boots. They were Boots own ones, and were half price.

As for shakes, I had Complan and Build Up and thought they were really tasty and filling. However, I'm not suggesting they're better than any others and I doubt they're the cheapest.

I had Slim Fast shakes as well but really didn't like them.

 

[Emma7799]

Hi
I stocked up on complan pre op (2 weeks worth) but now 1 week post op have found it doesn't agree with me! I'm now having build up.
Regret spending all that money trying to be super organised.
I've had a sleeve so may be different post op.
It's good that your tring different ones.

 

[sarahrob]

I ended up buying asda's own meal replacement drinks, as they were cheaper than others and higher levels of nutrients with a bit less sugar. Pre-op I loved the latte flavour, immediately post-op I thought it tasted vile!

 

[Banderbird]

^ yeah I REALLY hated the coffee Slim Fast shakes post-op, and I had 6 of the beggars to finish :sign0137:

 

[audrasharon]

Thanks Bally. Used that website.

 

[Bally]

Thanks Bally. Used that website.

You're welcome. Hope you'll like the shakes.

 

[Mishy]

I use the exante shakes, they are not too sweet

 

[chappers]

Are you still allowed to drink tea pre-op?