hi, i need help!

I got banded on dec 14th and i am having issues with drinking Protein shakes!

I tried all different types but i cant seem to get any down without gagging!

My doctor told me to do liqiuds for the first 2 weeks but the problem is if i dont

drink the Protein shake then i feel weak and not full!

i need suggestions on what to do because i feel like i am losing my mind!

everyone tells me to be a big girl and just drink the Protein shakes but the thought of it makes me gag!

I am very sensetive to these things and i really tried but i just cant do it.

please help!!!!

I was banded December 1st. down over 15lbs...My first two weeks I drank water all day , ENSURE protein Shakes 3 a day (8 oz each).I also had Chicken broth 4oz. and Jello SUGAR FREE

EVERY THING YOU DRINK, SIP VERY SLOW! THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY GAGGING IF YOU SIP VERY SLOW.

Also get Caltrate (sp) calcium supplement and a multivitamin . You should be fine.

Keep us posted and good luck !!

Also , is it the taste of your shakes you dont like ?

yes, thats my problem, I cant stand the taste!

They are so thick and they smell like vitamans!

like when it comes to swallowing certain vitamans i cant get them down because they smell and taste so bad that it makes me want to gag!

ok Why don't you try watering it down.. Just so you can get it into your system? I know watering it down will not get rid of the taste, but the thickness will be gone.. You really do have to suck it up and just drink up lol. (girl you went this far, just do what it takes)

Sucks you can't drink it fast.. Sip sip sip ..... Before you know it , you'll be done with the shakes..... and onto soft foods.

What shakes are you drinking ?

Are you meeting with your nutritionist?

I met with my nutritionist before surgery and im still meeting with her . she has my food narrowed down to a T... I know how much of every thing and what kind of food to eat and when to eat.

Get back in touch with your nutritionist if you haven't already . She/he may also help you pick a good tasting shake. Or maybe add something to kill the taste !

I wish i could just gulp it down with my nose closed lol!

I really dont think im going to be able to get it down no matter what i do.

Do you think it would be fine for me to make a few different soups and maybe have some farina?

I tried different ones but recently i was trying the slimfast because ppl told me they were pretty good.

I am also extra nausious since my surgery so that isnt helping!

First off, did you not try them prior to your surgery? I made sure to try my Protein drinks prior to my pre op diet to make sure I could drink them. I am fussy if it tastes bad I can't drink it. I tried a number of them, and the only powdered one I liked was powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, so those got me through. Also I could not stand any of the clear Protein Drinks, they all made me want to vomit. So you should have tried them prior.

Also you're asking what else you can have, that is something you have to ask your doctor. If your doctor clears you to move on to something else, ONLY then can you. You need to follow your docs instructions.

I dont know .. If I were you I would call your nutritionist/doctor that you met before your surgery . You dont want to get sick from not getting in what you need. Hold your nose , small sips. SUCK IT UP !! lol I really dont know what else you could do .. I personally dont think just soups would be enough . Good luck to you ..

Not sure about your doctor's thoughts but mine said Clear liquids the first two days, then anything I could drink through a straw (BUT DON'T DRINK THROUGH ONE) this is just an example of what consistency of food I can eat. This has allowed me (3 days out) to have some Campbell's Soup at Hand and other creamy soups, just watch calories. I also make my Protein shakes with a small piece of banana , and some yogurt and mix it in my personal blender.

I have a hard time actually remembering to eat. lol

I hate hate hate Protein shakes but I have an awesome recipe that is awesome for a smoothie:

chocolate Peanute Butter shake:

1/2 cup fat free milk

1 cup of ice

1 scoop of vanilla protein mix

1 pack sugar free/diet or low calorie swiss miss chocolate

1 tbsp Peanut Butter (i use a little extra)

3 packs of splenda

Blend well!!! Its awesome so enjoy!!!

thanks everyone for the ideas!

@kaninag i was wondering what kind of protein powder you use and also what is the swiss miss chocalate?

Swiss Miss Chocolate is instant hot chocolate. I had to add peanut butter to my shakes. I had trouble drinking them too. I ate them like ice cream. With a small baby spoon.

and your doctor said that was fine?

I wasnt thinking about giving you a recipe for a shake .. but heres one

I scoop of vanilla Protein

8oz 1% or skim milk

1/2cup or one small container of Chabani Yogurt. Blended. use the CHanbai that has a zero on it

On my Dr's suggestion I made lots of homemade veggie soups with beans , lentils etc added for protein and blended to liquid. They were healthy, yummy, satisfying and extra bonus they tasted like real food.(Probably because they are). In Aus we tend to focus more on proper, natural foods rather than commercial, processed, artificial ones