Protein supplements are needed during the full liquid diet, before and after surgery. After that, they are only used if you are not reaching protein goals.
Check the label for the following:
- 20-40 grams of protein
- <10 grams of carbohydrates
- <5 grams of sugar
- <200 calories per serving
- Caffeine free/Carbonation free
- Whey Protein ISOLATE is best absorbed
Approved Protein Powder Options
Whey Protein Isolate
- Premier Protein, 30g 2 scoop
- Body Fortress Isolate Protein, 30g 1 scoop
- ON Platinum Hydro Whey, 30g 1 scoop
- ON Gold Standard Whey, 24g 1 scoop
- GNC Pro Performance Whey, 24 1 scoop
- GNC AMP Pure Isolate, 25g 1 scoop
- GNC Wheybolic, 20g 1 scoop
- Ghost Protein, 25g 1 scoop
- Now Sports Whey Isolate, 25g 1 scoop
- biPro Renew Whey Isolate, 23g 1 scoop
- Garden of Life Organic Whey, 24g 1 scoop
- Unjury, 21g 1 scoop
Suitable for Lactose Intolerance:
- Syntrax Nectar, 23g 1 scoop
- Isopure Zero Carb/Whey Isolate, 25g 1 scoop
- Isopure Infusions, 20g 1 scoop
Unflavored Options:
- biPro Renew Whey, 23g 1 scoop -Lactose Free
- Isopure, 25g 1 scoop- Lactose Free
- GNC Pro Performance Whey, 24g 1 scoop
- Bulk Supplements Whey Protein Isolate
Approved Ready to Drink Options
Whey Protein Isolate
- Muscle Milk Pro Series Carton, 32g
- Muscle Milk 100 Calories Carton, 20g
- Pure Protein Complete Carton, 30g
- AdvantEDGE High Protein, 30g
- GNC Wheybolic, 40g
- Unjury, 20g
Protein Water: Lactose Free:
- Premier Protein Clear, 20g
- Protein 2.0 Clear, 15g
- Isopure Zero Carb, 40g
- biPro Clear, 20g
Whey Protein Concentrate
- Premier Protein, 30g
- Equate High Performance, 30g
- Quest Protein Shake, 30g
- Orgain Grass Fed, 26g
Suitable for Lactose Intolerance:
- Ensure MAX Protein, 30g
- Fairlife Core Power, 26g
- GNC Total Lean, 25g
Allowed Mix In Ideas: PB2/PBfit powder, unsweetened cocoa, powder, sugar-free extracts, sugar-free flavored syrups, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.), unsweetened almond/soy/coconut milk, low-fat milk.
DO NOT ADD PEANUT BUTTER, SUGAR, HONEY, AGAVE, MAPLE SYRUP, OR FRUIT