Problem with Protein

jsaturday · January 4, 2010

I am about 19 days post-op, and I'm having A LOT of trouble getting my Protein in. I am super picky first of all, and I have a horrible gag reflex to textures and tastes. I have found that I really enjoy the NAKED PROTEIN ZONE drinks; however, after I drink even half, my heart starts racing, and for about 4-6 hours I feel like complete poop!?! I feel nauseated and exhausted, etc. Anyone else have this problem? Anyone have anysuggestions? I don't feel like this any other time except after consuming a protein drink...

Thanks

thinoneday · January 4, 2010

Bless your heart! I'm out 6 days, the only thing i'm having problems with is Water. . . doesn't taste right. . . but i drink it anyhow. . .the thing that i'm having problems with is smells. . . there are smells that used to be fine, but now "oh my gosh its horrible" I went to HEB yesterday and just walking through the fish market near made me gag. . . i can't stand the smell of plastic or onions, when i used to drive past the car detailing place and they were doing something with resin, i would roll down my window and inhale that resin smell, i loved it. . . now shoot, i nearly vomit. . . can't imagine what else is going to send me into fits. . . hehehehe. . . i hope you'll be ok soon, this might just be a phase in your journey. . . keep going and the best of luck to you honey

Tiffykins · January 4, 2010

Your probably have that reaction to the Naked Protein drink because of the sugar content. I realize it's sugar from fruits, but it's still sugar. I know I couldn't tolerate anything that sweet, or sugary early out.

Bodybuilding.com - Optimum 100% whey Protein - With Faster-Acting HYDROWHEY! On sale now!

On the right hand side of the page, you can order a sample pack of 16 flavors for $18.99.

This link above is the only protein I could tolerate. No gritty texture, no protein smell, or taste, and believe me when I tell you I am passed the point of picky when it comes to texture and smells. The extreme milk chocolate is the only flavor I tried, and liked it. Another member on here posted that she thought the Caraml Toffee fudge flavor was really good as well.

This protein mixes in Water, no clumping, no foaming or frothing. I just put a scoop in 4oz of Water and shook it in a water bottle.

I tried, and hated 22 different brands, flavors, and types of protein drinks/mixes. They just didn't work for me. The ladies at GNC really hated to see me come in.

MidwestGirl · January 4, 2010

I second Tiffy! I'm the caramel toffee fudge girl. :thumbup: I think it is AMAZING with milk. To me, it tastes kind of like one of those cappucinos you can get at convenience stores, only cold. I'm pre-op right now, so I'm not sure exactly what I'll like after, but I've tolerated several kinds. There were a few in the sample pack I wasn't crazy about, but they definitely didn't have the bad smell/texture that some of the other brands have had.

Stacie · January 4, 2010

Tiffykins, do you know if these are available in any stores? I have spent hundreds on Protein stuff and haven't found a single one, including so many that people loved. (Including the Naked juice one the OP mentioned! =)

I just hate to pay all the shipping to have another full canister sitting here =(

rcarter76 · January 4, 2010

I am also dealing with the smell and Water issue. So I drink Crystal Lite or SF kool aid to get the Water down. Smells are really a lot more apparent to me these days. I get sick feeling if I smell fish, eggs cooking etc.

Not sure why my senses changed, but just agreeing here.

I use Bariatric Advantage Protein shakes in chocolate and they are good. They have little to ZERO sugar and almost 30+ g protein!

Good luck!

Deb · January 4, 2010

I posted this yesterday somewhere so you may have seen it. I found a Protein Water mix by Kelloggs that I like. It only has 5 gms of Protein but it tastes good. I just felt like as long as I need to be drinking water anyway a few grams would be good. I bought the strawberry kiwi and I like it.

Tiffykins · January 4, 2010

Tiffykins, do you know if these are available in any stores? I have spent hundreds on Protein stuff and haven't found a single one, including so many that people loved. (Including the Naked juice one the OP mentioned! =)

I just hate to pay all the shipping to have another full canister sitting here =(

GNC carries the Optimum whey products, but ours only has like 4 of the flavors, and they'll take it back if you don't like it even if it's opened.

We only buy it from that website because GNC is a bit pricey. I only buy at GNC when they do the buy one get one 1/2 off sale with my gold card from them. Also, we have a GNC on base, so I don't have to pay tax on the products, but ordering it from bodybuilding.com has just been cheaper for us.

I just checked the Vitamin Shoppe's website, it looks like they carry it in store, and it looks a little less expensive there, but I am not familiar with their return policy.

Stacie · January 4, 2010

Thank you!! That helps, I will try it out!! (fingers crossed =)

Tiffykins · January 4, 2010

Thank you!! That helps, I will try it out!! (fingers crossed =)

You could always order the sample pack then buy the big tub later if you found a flavor you like.

bigdd · January 4, 2010

I know what you guys are talking about with your taste and smell senses being changed.......One drink that i had before the operation was a moca ensure drink.......I bought a couple 6 packs to drink after the operation as well....I cant stand them anymore......just about made me gag..was so sweet. I landed up taking them to the local food bank... Also those protien bullets. I drank a few before the sleeve.....also made me gag afterwards. I tolerated them for the first week of Clear Liquids then got rid of the rest...