Today was my first day of the pre-op diet, three Protein shakes a day. Mixed up my very fist one (vanilla, the only flavor I bought - whoops), took a sip and literally gagged. The flavor was too strong (and just gross), the consistency like phlegm (sorry), bad aftertaste. I thought maybe blending them up with some ice would help, so I put it in the blender with about 6 ice cubes and blended. A tiny bit more tolerable, but now there's twice as much of it!

I know I HAVE to drink 42 of these shakes. I feel like I'm being a big pansy. I can't call my doctor and complain; they'll tell me to suck it up.

Help!

-Becky

mix some sugar free pudding mix in it that might help. different brands tastes a bit different also I like muscel milk or EAS in chocolate keep trying.

I know I HAVE to drink 42 of these shakes. I feel like I'm being a big pansy. I can't call my doctor and complain; they'll tell me to suck it up.

Help!

-Becky

Then don't waste the phone call and just suck it up

Seriously, my lap band nurse told me the pre-op diet does two things, 1. Shrinks the liver 2. Makes you thankful for your band.

I added a third, in that it was really hard, and helped cement in my own mind that I really wanted the surgery and that I would have the will power to live with the band for the rest of my life. Ask yourself, every time you drink a shake, "how badly do I want to be thin and healthy?"

I am not a vanilla fan but if I was faced with 42 shakes in a flavor I didnt like I would add something to in like any type of liquid flavoring extract you can find in a spice isle of your local market. I know McCormick makes berry, coffee, vanilla, orange, strawberry, cocoa.... anything to jazz up or cover the strong vanilla flavor. And You are right...mixing it with ice in a blender does make it better for some reason.

Hang in there!

There are sooooooo many different brands, flavors, etc. Sample various ones til you find the one that tastes good for you. I personally think the muscle milk light ones are GREAT! I only really like the chocolate flavor. 160 calories and 20g of protein. Drink VERY cold. YUMMY!

There are so many shakes out there and many taste different. My hubs loves the Myoplex EAS I don't. I love the Slim Fast High Protein, he says it's just ok. It's all about your taste buds.

Do yourself a favor, go to Vitamin Shoppe and get Isopure smoothies in the cold drink section. I have had both Orange Berry and Berry Pomm, incredible! 190 cal, 32g Protein.

You're welcome

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I use the EAS also. I like all four flavores of it. They aren't bad. I have used unjury also and the chocolate is very good with decaf coffee mixed in with it. I try to mix it up a little bit.

I like Muscle Milk Light. Also, the Premier brand is pretty good and they are inexpensive and easy to find (Walmart, Costco, Sams Club). You will get through it and it will be worth it! Good luck!

Today was my first day of the pre-op diet' date=' three Protein shakes a day. Mixed up my very fist one (vanilla, the only flavor I bought - whoops), took a sip and literally gagged. The flavor was too strong (and just gross), the consistency like phlegm (sorry), bad aftertaste. I thought maybe blending them up with some ice would help, so I put it in the blender with about 6 ice cubes and blended. A tiny bit more tolerable, but now there's twice as much of it!

I know I HAVE to drink 42 of these shakes. I feel like I'm being a big pansy. I can't call my doctor and complain; they'll tell me to suck it up.

Help!

-Becky[/quote']

Reassure yourself that after the band, you can introduce shakes that have some carbs. Yes - find the SF Gelatin to blend in with ice and the Protein shake.

As far as after surgery, my favorite shake is the GoLean strawberry from GNC. A little pricey but they have GNC cards for discounts. I also like chocolate Premier shakes from SAMs or Walmart.

Vanilla gets old quickly but YOU CAN DO THIS!!! You will be rewarded and motivated by how much weight you drop in three days!

Per vitamin shoppe employee "plain vanilla protein powder is gross". Premier chocolate ready to drink very good (Costco and Sam's). Muscle milk light ready to drink pretty good but get light version! Will post the powder brands I buy tonight from home.

Muscle Milk is only one I can drink and I tried many different kinds...hope you find something you can drink

I use the EAS also. I like all four flavores of it. They aren't bad. I have used powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury also and the chocolate is very good with decaf coffee mixed in with it. I try to mix it up a little bit.

What are the other flavors aside from chocolate and vanilla? I go to bj's and those are the only ones I found.

What are the other flavors aside from chocolate and vanilla? I go to bj's and those are the only ones I found.

I have strawberry cream and there are are two different chocolate. The rich chocolate fudge is my fav. Then there are regular chocolate and vanilla. I find them at Walmart locally.