I've been trying some Protein shakes as Meal Replacements. My surgery isn't until Aug 11, but I'm trying to find some stuff that tastes good before that.

Anyway, when I make these in the blender, they foam up a LOT! (like wiht only 4 oz of liquid I get 16 oz of finished shake.) I can't see where I could possibly drink it post op in the full liquid phase. I think it would upset my sensitive tummy to have that many bubbles in there.

Is this normal? I'm thinking about getting a bullet, and wondering if it's less of a problem with that blender than with my classic kitchen blender.

Oh, and the brand I'm using is Designer whey, French vanilla flavor.

Any feedback would be great. Thanks.

I am getting a bullet before surgery but I also p[lan on buying a shaker cup. They are inexpensive and may work better on some of the powders.

Some of the Protein powders do foam up - some don't - I use EAS and that doesn't seem to foam up; but I've heard that nectar does really bad. Not sure what else you're adding to the drink, but if you're not adding anything, you might want to invest in a blender stick (there's a thread on here all about that) or a shaker cup. I'm sure you'll get some foam regardless, but probably not as much as in a blender because there's not the same power behind it. If you're adding something to the shake, you might try blending it before adding the power and then transferring it to a shaker cup, add the powder and then shake to blend.

Also, I would recommend not investing in too many Protein drinks before your surgery, as it's quite possible that your tastes will change afterwards. You can read numerous posts on here from members (me included) where our tasts changed after surgery -- mostly everything tasting too sickening sweet.

Thanks for the feedback, Vegas. I've only bought the small can of vanilla, and a big can of natural flavor, so that shouldn't be a sweets problem. I can't imagine ever not liking sweets. I think that would be a good problem to have, since sweets are a big part of my problem. :blushing:

Thanks for the feedback, Vegas. I've only bought the small can of vanilla, and a big can of natural flavor, so that shouldn't be a sweets problem. I can't imagine ever not liking sweets. I think that would be a good problem to have, since sweets are a big part of my problem. :blushing:

I couldn't ever imagine it either, but it has happened -- SF pudding is almost too sweet for me ... and the RTD Protein drinks I was drinking before surgery taste like pure sugar - disgusting. I don't know if that will go away or not, personally I don't care if it does, as it keeps me from eating anything bad. Although to date, I haven't really craved anything bad.

I am getting a bullet before surgery but I also p[lan on buying a shaker cup. They are inexpensive and may work better on some of the powders.

You might want to consider a blender stick - they take up a lot less room on your counter, if that's an issue. It is for me as I have a 1-butt kitchen with little countertop space. They are quite powerful and easy clean.

"...I have a 1-butt kitchen..."

LOL! I've never heard that expression before! Too funny. And I think I have one of those blender sticks somewhere. I'll have to dig it out, I guess. :blushing:

LOL! I've never heard that expression before! Too funny. And I think I have one of those blender sticks somewhere. I'll have to dig it out, I guess. :blushing:

I also tell people that yes, I have a kitchen, it came with my condo! (I hate to cook)

Dig it out and leave it out - you'll be surprised how often you'll use it. I even made mashed potatoes with mine (well, mashed potato)

There is a protein shake that you can order from Netrition.com - The Internet's Premier Nutrition Superstore! that is whey gourmet peanut butter and chocolate. It's the smoothest creamiest of any protein shake I have ever tried. I have tried many. It does not foam up. It's very creamy, and I have heard some say they don't even use a bullet, just a water bottle and shake it. It's my favorite.

I make mine so they foam on purpose. :biggrin: I think they taste better that way.

I've never had a problem with the foam, btw. I also have done this with the blender, the Magic Bullet and an immersion (stick) blender. They all add air so they all add foam. As others have said, some powders foam more than others.

I use unjury in a Magic Bullet and if I pulse it rather than just let it run for a few seconds, I find I get less foam. I love the taste of the UnJury chocolate with skim milk.

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I would think that if you're drinking foam, you're drinking bubbles that will leave you with gas. Not good. If you leave it in the fridge after mixing, will the bubbles settle out after 5 minutes or so?

I found Jay Robb whey Protein does not foam up and I mix it in my regular blender. It also has NO artificial sweeteners except for stevia which is much safer than the other kinds. I like the chocolate best, and mix it with fat free milk.

I would think that if you're drinking foam, you're drinking bubbles that will leave you with gas. Not good. If you leave it in the fridge after mixing, will the bubbles settle out after 5 minutes or so?

I found Jay Robb Whey Protein does not foam up and I mix it in my regular blender. It also has NO artificial sweeteners except for stevia which is much safer than the other kinds. I like the chocolate best, and mix it with fat free milk.

I too have been using the jay robb both vanilla and chocolate w/stevia. It is funny but before I had the sleeve, I added stevia because the jay robb itself wasn't sweet enough for me...Aftr being sleeved I almost puked when I tasted how sweet i was making it. It made me sick and I needed to stay away from it for a couple of days.

Hey Daisey, I was reading your note about protien shakes, can you give me some ideas on what I'll be able to drink post surgery for the first month? And how much. I want to do everything right, not foamies, no getting sick, etc. What is your best advice about this?