slim fast any good?

[gemmas85]

i need some advice on getting protein in the first few weeks post op as i'm starting to prepare now.
did many of you use slim fast if not what else do you advise?

 

[chocchucky]

I was given protein drinks from the hospital, so not sure have you been given any?

Sharon xx

 

[galm37]

Slimfast isn't that high in protein, although they are better than nothing.

Getting Whey Protein powder can give you 20-30g of protein in one drink, a bit more if you mix them with milk. But they do cost a fair bit and some taste like c**p!

I've tried a few and my favs are BSN Desert Protein Powder (internet about £18.00 a tub). I don't have them very often, only on days where I know I've not eaten enough.

Some teams don't recommend having any protein powders.,They do recommend fortified milk (adding skimmed milk powder to your normal milk).

Hope it gives you some ideas.

 

[gemmas85]

thanks for the ideas. I'm having my op done in cyprus so getting hold of things are a bit more difficult over here. will see what i can get hold of.

 

[tiarasandtantrums]

Gemma, I've just started using Bio-Synergy Whey Better Dietary Supplement Vanilla 750g 25 Servings: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Beauty as I'm a week post-op and I have to be honest, the slim-fast was disgusting! (the chocolate one tasted like sprouts to me - I love sprouts, but not when it's supposed to be a choc drink!)

I've been mixing it with skimmed milk and this morning I even added a liquid yoghurt - that way I'm getting more protein and need fewer of the shakes.

Hope that helps and good luck! xx

 

[gemmas85]

thanks for that. i'll have a look now as amazon do deliver out here