Had surgery on Tuesday and have been sipping... a lot- lots of crystal light, soup broths with protein in it and then the ever so tastey protein shakes and I can't stand them... I know this is just a small hurdle and that I will be into the mushy stage soon but I'll take any advice on how to make this part a little more appitizing. I am doing good with hitting my post-op goals of 80-100 total fluid oz and more than 90grams protein.... and thats on thin, clear & full liquids- as soon as I can keep it stable then I can move to Thick liquids. What did you drink to change things up a bit but also keeping up your proteins?

Thanks for your help.

Perhaps try a different brand of shakes? I went through 3 or 4 before I found one I actually like. Some of the first ones I tried were just awful. I really like the Unjury and still have one for breakfast every morning.

Try different shakes or buy the Syntrax unflavored nectar powder protein. You can mix it in your crystal light. If you find something you can tolerate, it will be much easier.

okay - I hated ALL of the shakes. The first few sips would be fine, then they'd start tasting funky and make me nauseous. I really struggled for a few days, then I took a few suggestions and tweaked them. This was my fav:

1/2 cup skim milk

1/2-3/4 cup ice cubes

1 scoop unjury Protein

2 tablespoons PB2

small frozen banana

1/4 cup splenda (or more to your taste)

Yummmmmm - a really good blender helps on this, too. I went and bought one 40% off at Kohls and keep it on my counter just in case.

Hope this helps you! Hang in there!

I couldn't do any of the protein drinks or shakes or enhanced puddings. I called my surgeons office and I went back to my pre op optifast, as well, they suggested that I add cottage cheese to my soups and blenderize them, to get added protein. Greek yogurt is good. They weren't too concerned as I was still healing and as soon as I hit mushy stage, I was good on the protein intake. Good luck to you.

I love my Designer whey chocolate or vanilla almond. I mix with skim milk plus. Yum!!

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besides protein drink I love my Snapple twice its a real treat twice a day for me try it.