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You can do it! Physically, you will probably not feel hungry. The Protein fills you up. It's the "mental" hunger that is difficult. All the food commercials, the emotional reasons we eat, etc. THAT is the difficult part, but part of the journey. Have some activities or someone to speak with that can fill the void. Post a pic on your fridge or a reminder about why you are doing this.

I am so happy I made the decision to have it done. It hasn't been easy, but much easier than I thought it would be. Four months out and I feel so much better. I am no longer anemic, sugar was borderline high and is no more, my blood pressure is down, and I have so much fewer aches and pains. I can walk now without being miserable, I can find clothes that fit, and my neuropathy pain has decreased. The hardest part for me has been the mental adjustment. I used food when I was bored, happy, mad, and anxious. My brain is adjusting to how I handle these emotions without food. It's a good thing but difficult. Totally worthwhile!

That's what the GENEPRO is. It's supposedly one of the least with taste, and it seemed like that to me beforehand, but now...ewwwww. It's amazing how much my tastebuds have changed since surgery (which is probably a good thing in the long run LOL).

Is anyone else struggling with the taste of Protein after surgery? Before surgery with my 2 week Liquid Protein diet, I had no issues, but now all the Protein Drinks and GENEPRO taste like straight-up chemicals. I can barely get it down due to the smell and taste. I am having trouble meeting my protein requirements of 65 g per day because of this. Natural protein foods don't bother me like chicken, hamburger, Beans, etc., but I can't eat enough of that to make up the difference and need supplementation.

I definitely learned not to put it into something hot! Then it tastes awful AND clumps!

Im still doing my pre op diet and I was having a hard time with the sweetness of the Premier shakes. Since I found Isopure lemonade and unflavored mix I can tolerate it much more.

Second this! Also, I find I can have the flavored Isopure drinks when I add crystal light to it.

I also really like Fairlife chocolate Core Power or 30g Protein Nutrition Plan, both taste like chocolate milk to me. I'm not a big fan of the vanilla, and I haven't tried the strawberry or banana because artificial versions of those flavors never work for me. Just look for the ones that have low total sugar (2 g or 5 g) because they do have some with added sugar.

That's what the GENEPRO is. It's supposedly one of the least with taste, and it seemed like that to me beforehand, but now...ewwwww. It's amazing how much my tastebuds have changed since surgery (which is probably a good thing in the long run LOL).

I definitely learned not to put it into something hot! Then it tastes awful AND clumps!

I haven't had surgery yet, but I can definitely taste GENEPRO and Isopure. I find if I mix them with luke warm Water and add them to things that are more strongly flavored it's more tolerable, although I can still taste it. I have had success with lobster bisque, chicken curry, and steel cut oats. I tried some canned campbell's Soup and that was meh. The most important thing is not to heat up the Protein Powder. Also, sometimes I only use a half serving of the isopure because it's so much.
Yes, a lot of people report their tastes changing after surgery, at least in the short term.

You can do it! Physically, you will probably not feel hungry. The Protein fills you up. It's the "mental" hunger that is difficult. All the food commercials, the emotional reasons we eat, etc. THAT is the difficult part, but part of the journey. Have some activities or someone to speak with that can fill the void. Post a pic on your fridge or a reminder about why you are doing this.