I hate them too. I live in an area where I have to drive an hour to buy them and the only flavour available is chocolate... I have found some pretty good broths, one is campbells canned onion soup and I strain out the onions, it's really good. but I have no idea what to eat with protein in it!
I am Canadian going to Mexico for the Gastric Sleeve. I'm pretty excited and also interested to hear from some others (Canadian or not) that are going to Mexico for surgery.