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Anonymous · 03-13-2009, 04:41 PM

How do we feel about it?

I bought some today just to see what was up. It has 5g of protein per serving (per about a 16.9oz bottle of water) but is made with sucrose. Post-op I am NOT a fan of sucrose and I can see that to get the rest of the drinks down, I will have to add extra water.

Anyone have opinions on whether or not it would be an asset to us? I was starving when I had it earlier and it didn't do anything plain water wouldn't do to curb my hunger. I got home and devoured a poor stick of cheese. It never saw me coming. :|

There's different flavors and stuff and I got the kiwi-strawberry. It tastes nice but I may have to call shinanigans.

Calories in Kellogg's Special K20 Protein Water - Nutrition Facts, and Healthy Alternatives - The Daily Plate Calorie Counter

MiladyB · 03-13-2009, 04:59 PM

I pretty much stayed away from it just because there was quite a bit of sugar in them and really not much protein. The packets that you add to water have less sugar in them though. I guess 5 grams protein is better than none but I just felt there were better things to be putting in my pouch that would give me more protein.

sherry7 · 03-13-2009, 05:13 PM

There's another protein water made by Stacker (yeah, the same company as the weight loss pills). It's a 16 or 20 oz bottle, has 20 grams of protein each, and costs around $2 each. I only bought it once, and could only find it at Rite Aid. It actually didn't taste too bad.

MiladyB · 03-13-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sherry7

There's another protein water made by Stacker (yeah, the same company as the weight loss pills). It's a 16 or 20 oz bottle, has 20 grams of protein each, and costs around $2 each. I only bought it once, and could only find it at Rite Aid. It actually didn't taste too bad.

I used to use those kinds, Sherry, when I was earlier postop. Lately though I haven't been able to find them. There is another one out there but I can't remember who makes it. The grocery store where I used to by the Stacker is now carrying this other brand. It is still high in protein and personally I think it tastes better than the Stacker. I'll have to pick up another bottle of it and see what info is on it.

Anonymous · 03-13-2009, 06:23 PM

I bought the powder mix over the bottles. There are better things I'd rather stick in my pouch too, so I offered them up to share lol.

I won't buy them again.

TheRealMeInside · 03-13-2009, 09:42 PM

I just bought these Buy Designer Whey Lite & Lean Protein 2GO, Raspberry Acai Online at drugstore.com a different flavor but the same nutrition facts. I got them at GNC. Do you think they'd be ok?

Anonymous · 03-15-2009, 03:56 AM

I dunno.. IMO they're not really worth it. I'd rather eat a piece of cheese and sip some water.

MiladyB · 03-15-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealMeInside

I just bought these Buy Designer Whey Lite & Lean Protein 2GO, Raspberry Acai Online at drugstore.com a different flavor but the same nutrition facts. I got them at GNC. Do you think they'd be ok?

I looked them over and they seem to be ok. They are made from Whey Protein Isolate, which is the protein form of choice. Only thing is they don't give you much in the way of protein. But early out if you are REALLY struggling with getting in your protein every little bit helps.

MiladyB · 03-15-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MiladyB

I used to use those kinds, Sherry, when I was earlier postop. Lately though I haven't been able to find them. There is another one out there but I can't remember who makes it. The grocery store where I used to by the Stacker is now carrying this other brand. It is still high in protein and personally I think it tastes better than the Stacker. I'll have to pick up another bottle of it and see what info is on it.

Ok, found out what they were.

I can buy these at my local grocery store. They don't give you as much protein as the Isopure of the Stacker but I think they tasted better than the Stacker. I found them over in the pharmacy area of my store with the protein supplements.

http://www.designerwhey.com/protein-water.pdf

mistymee · 03-15-2009, 08:58 AM

Personally, I didn't care for the flavor, but the isopure waters has a good protein number

Buy Isopure Plus Nutritional Drink - CWI Medical

they sell them in 8 oz bottles with 15 grams of protein and it's the 100% whey protein isolate.

My local drug store sells these in the 8 oz container six-packs a bit cheaper than they are here.. but still not a bad deal if you're early out and needing to double the bang for buck on fluids & protein.