Liquid Protein Shots for Bariatric Patients

Q: When can I start liquid protein after gastric sleeve surgery?

Many bariatric programs include liquid protein in the early liquid diet stages after surgery. Your surgeon or dietitian sets the timing, so follow your own program's stages.

Q: How much protein is in a protein shot?

Shots in this collection range from 15g to 30g of protein per serving. BariatricPal whey and collagen shots come in 15g and 25g, and Inspire and Ohana Pro shots have 30g.

Q: What is the difference between a protein shot and a protein drink?

A protein shot is a small, concentrated serving, such as a 1 oz packet, that you can finish in a few sips. Protein and meal replacement drinks are larger and closer to a shake, like Bariatric Advantage HPMR High Protein Meal Replacement.

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Inspire 30g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Pro Shots - Fruit Punch

Price $3.99

In stock

Per serving (100 g)

Calories: 130
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g

Inspire 30g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Pro Shots - Peach Mango

Price $3.99

In stock

Per serving (89 mL)

Calories: 140
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 2g
Sugar: 0g

BariatricPal 25g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Shots - Tropical Orange

Price $3.49

In stock

Per serving (90 ml)

Calories: 100
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g

BariatricPal 25g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Shots - Cran Grape

Inspire 30g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Pro Shots - Strawberry Lemonade

Price $3.99

In stock

Per serving (89 ml)

Calories: 140
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 2g
Sugar: 0g

BariatricPal 25g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Shots - Pink Lemonade

Price $3.49

In stock

Per serving (90 ml)

Calories: 100
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g

BariatricPal 30g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Pro Shots - Lemon Lime

Price $3.99

In stock

Per serving (100 g)

Calories: 130
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g

BariatricPal 15g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Shots - Apple

Price $2.99

In stock

Per serving (95 g)

Calories: 70
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 0g
Sugar: 0g

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Inspire 25g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Shots - Tart Cherry with Caffeine

Price $3.49

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Per serving

Calories: 110
Protein: 25g
Carbs: <1g
Sugar: 0g

LiquaCel Liquid Protein Packets, 1oz

Price $1.69

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LiquaCel Liquid Protein - Variety Packs

BariatricPal 15g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Shots - Variety Packs

Price $11.96

In stock

Per serving

Calories: 60
Protein: 15g
Carbs: <1g
Sugar: 0g

LPS Sugar Free Collagen & Whey Liquid Protein by Nutritional Designs 1 oz Packets

Price $1.39

In stock

Per serving (30 mL)

Calories: 100
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 10g
Sugar

BariatricPal 30g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Pro Shots - Wild Berry

Price $3.99

In stock

Per serving (100 g)

Calories: 130
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g

Bariatric Advantage HPMR High Protein Meal Replacement

Price $4.93

In stock

Per serving (43 g)

Calories: 150
Protein: 27g
Carbs: 11g
Sugar

BariatricPal 15g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Shots - Cran Grape

Price $2.99

In stock

Per serving (95.5 g)

Calories: 70
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g

Frog Fuel Daily Recovery Power Protein Shot, 1 fl. oz

Price $2.14

In stock

Per serving (30 mL)

Calories: 60
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 0g
Sugar: 0g

Proteinex 18g Liquid Protein

Price $29.89

In stock

Per serving (30 ml)

Calories: 72
Protein: 18g
Carbs: 0g
Sugar: 0g

Frog Fuel Pre-Workout Ultra Endurance Fuel Shot, 1.2 fl. oz

Price $2.14

In stock

Per serving (36 ml)

Calories: 70
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 10g
Sugar: 3g

BariatricPal 15g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Shots - Pink Lemonade

Price $2.99

In stock

Per serving (95.5 g)

Calories: 60
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g

BariatricPal 15g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Shots - Orange

Price $2.99

In stock

Per serving (95.5 g)

Calories: 60
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g

Liquid Collagen Protein Packets by ProT Gold, 1 fl oz

LiquaCel Liquid Protein, 32 oz

Price $34.99

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Bariatric Advantage HPMR High Protein Meal Replacement Single Serve Packets

Price $4.50

In stock

Per serving (43 g)

Calories: 150
Protein: 27g
Carbs: 11g
Sugar

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About Liquid Protein

This collection holds protein shots, 1 oz liquid protein packets and protein and meal replacement drinks. Liquid protein suits the early weeks after gastric sleeve or bypass, when solid food is limited and a full shake can feel like too much. It also works later for anyone on a low-carb or GLP-1 style diet who wants protein without a full meal.

What to look for

Protein per serving: shots here range from 15g to 30g of protein.
Serving size: 1 oz packets, like LiquaCel and LPS, take only a few sips.
Protein source: many shots blend whey and collagen. Collagen on its own is not a complete protein, so read the label.
Sugar: some options, such as LPS Collagen & Whey Liquid Protein, are labeled sugar free.

Many people sip a shot between meals or keep a packet in a bag for days when eating is hard. Ask your surgeon or dietitian how much protein you need each day and when you can start these.

Popular picks include BariatricPal 25g Whey & Collagen Complete Protein Power Shots, Ohana Pro 30g Liquid Protein Shots and LiquaCel Liquid Protein Packets.

Frequently asked questions

When can I start liquid protein after gastric sleeve surgery?

Many bariatric programs include liquid protein in the early liquid diet stages after surgery. Your surgeon or dietitian sets the timing, so follow your own program's stages.

How much protein is in a protein shot?

Shots in this collection range from 15g to 30g of protein per serving. BariatricPal whey and collagen shots come in 15g and 25g, and Inspire and Ohana Pro shots have 30g.

What is the difference between a protein shot and a protein drink?

A protein shot is a small, concentrated serving, such as a 1 oz packet, that you can finish in a few sips. Protein and meal replacement drinks are larger and closer to a shake, like Bariatric Advantage HPMR High Protein Meal Replacement.

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