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Hello, I was just banded on Thursday Nov 15th. I am still full of air/gas which makes me very uncomfortable. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a Protein Drink. I am currently drinking Muscle Milk but I do not like it :(

Thank you for any suggestions.

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20 people will answer and you will get 20 different answers. I found that going back to my pre op shake was best for me, as I already drank them for 2 weeks. Every clinic is different as well and mine did not get crazy for me to get my full 70g of Protein in during the first 2 weeks. They just wanted to make sure I was hydrated and somewhat nurished. Can you drink milk or chocolate milk.......that has Protein. Can you make a smoothie with greek yogurt and add Protein powder???

Good luck to you.

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I personally love the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein shakes. I'm 10 months post op and still drink one for Breakfast every day.

However, it all boils down to trying different ones until you find one you like.

Best wishes.

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GNC offers a 30 day return policy on their products.

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I like Unjury and nectar. Make sure you are walking as much as possible it might help with the gas. Congrats. Oh also my doctor says you can no sugar added carnation instant Breakfast mixed with dry non fat milk.

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I personally just love Muscle Milk. I purchase the RTD(ready to drink)cartons or bottles. They are much better for me than mixing powdered Protein. The flavors are great. chocolate, Cookies&Cream,and Cake Batter just to name a few. They can be costly, but I am willing to pay for convenience. So keep trying until you find one that u absolutely like.

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I agree with you...to me, Muscle Milk tastes horrible...like drinking the contents of a test tube in chemistry class!

I was advised by my surgeon that the best Protein choice for bariatric patients is 100% whey isolate Protein, and there are a number of different Protein shake products which are based on this complete protein.

I use the GNC Wheybolic Extreme Protein Powder, and when I mix this with 1% milk, I get 37g of protein per shake. And it's true...all of the products GNC sells are covered through their return policy.

It's important for you to try several types until you identify a couple that you can tolerate or even like. I actually do like the GNC product I use, but it did take several tries to find THE one for me.

Best wishes...

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I think you should neon clear liquids... Water, broth, Jello. Is that not what your dr said?

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I think you should neon clear liquids... Water, broth, Jello. Is that not what your dr said?

Every surgeon is different. I was on Clear Liquids for 2 days only and then full liquids (which according to my clinic included yogurt, pudding, cream Soups, smoothies)

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Hello' date=' I was just banded on Thursday Nov 15th. I am still full of air/gas which makes me very uncomfortable. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a Protein drink. I am currently drinking Muscle Milk but I do not like it :(

Thank you for any suggestions.[/quote']

I was banded on Friday the 16th I was on clear liquids the first 48 hours, I bought some gas-x strips it helps with the gas , i am using Premier Protein shakes I get them from SAMs club and they taste great.

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Thank you for all the suggestions on trying the different Protein Drinks that are avail. I want to make the 2 week liquids/protein drink time a success, I just fin myself cringing when I know I have to have a Protein drink. I am sooooo happy that I found this place, It dosent make this seem so lonely :)

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