OK - so I ordered the sample pack of nectar's. I tried my first one this morning - the strawberry mousse... I swear I almost threw up. Its almost an hour later now and I still feel like puking. I mixed it with 16oz of water. MY GAWD! How do people drink this stuff?!?!?! I downed it but know that once I have my surgery I wont be able to drink like that. Ugh. I'm so grossed out. Please tell me the other flavors aren't so nasty and don't have such a gross texture...

I had a very hard time with Protein and finding one that would not produce a gag reflux. And, I tried A LOT. I finally found 2 that may help out:

• Flavorless Any Whey - [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Instantized-Protein-2-7-Pound/dp/B000GIUQOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1267727884&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Optimum Nutrition 100% Any Whey Instantized Whey Protein, 2.7-Pound Tub: Health & Personal Care[/ame]
  
• unjury chicken Soup -https://www.unjury.com/store/protein/protein-containers/chickensoup-protein-container.html
  

I add a 1/2 scoop of the Any Whey with my carbmaster yogurt (Fred Meyers or Kroger) to give me 80 calories with 21 grams of protein.

The soup is like salty chicken broth. I mix it with 3/4 cup of warm (not hot!) Water and drink it down - another 21 grams of protein for 90 calories. (You can buy sample packs from their website. That way you don't have to invest a lot to see if you like it.)

I truly wish you luck. I searched for several weeks before I found something. I felt desperate and alone - just keep looking for what works for you.

As far as adding protein without (many) carbs, try fresh meats. Pork Loin, Tuna Fish, Tiff's Protein Meatloaf, etc. GOOD LUCK!

Thanks for all the info, everyone. I have ordered a ton of samples of pretty much every kind, and I figure I'll find out what I like after I have my surgery.

Thanks for all the info, everyone. I have ordered a ton of samples of pretty much every kind, and I figure I'll find out what I like after I have my surgery.

In my opinion, that really is the best approach. I said this in another thread, but I really can't figure out why taste change - they worked on our stomachs, not our tastebuds. But reality is, taste do seem to change.

(Maybe I will finally like brussel sprouts? :sad0:)

I will try the flavorless for sure!! I am unfortunately very anti-chicken broth. I have been grossed out by it ever since my first surgery when that was all I could have. I got dehydrated because of it! Over the last few years I have had chicken soup maybe 3 times... maybe I'll try a sample pack though. It couldnt hurt!!!

Also, I'm not a big meat eater and really want to go vege again but I do love my seafood so a little ahi, snapper or shrimp here and there would be good! Thanks for the advice... again!!!

In my opinion, that really is the best approach. I said this in another thread, but I really can't figure out why taste change - they worked on our stomachs, not our tastebuds. But reality is, taste do seem to change.

(Maybe I will finally like brussel sprouts? :sad0:)

That is exactly what I think I will do... I'll keep the nectars, order the Optimum variety pack then see what hits me after the surgery!

Oooh, I love me some b.sprouts!!!!!! :001_tongue:

Mini-Me, I know you're joking, but when you are eating a more "normal" diet, try cutting the Brussels sprouts in half, tossing them with a tiny bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, and roasting them in a 400 degree oven. Yum!!

Mini-Me, I know you're joking, but when you are eating a more "normal" diet, try cutting the Brussels sprouts in half, tossing them with a tiny bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, and roasting them in a 400 degree oven. Yum!!

Mmmm - add a little garlic to that too :drool5:

Mr. Muscle has a nice vanilla shake (powder) 26 grams per scoop. Also, I dissolved whey powder (24 grams/scoop) in chicken broth..can't really taste it. My favorite however, was Nature Plus Spiru-Tein Cappucino flavor. This soy/rice/pea powder is so powdery and yummy. Tasted like a fluffy latte when whipped in a blender. 24 grams of protein +8 grams from skim milk = 32 grams! I'm on mushies now - but hope this helps...

Oooh! Thanks for the tips!!!

NO prob - you can find all online c/o The Vitaminne Shop. They also sell the Vitaminne Shop's own plastic 8 oz shaker ($1) - it shakes very well - a few lumps - but if you don't wish to use the blender all the time or on the run - its great. If you want a little more chocalate or vanilla taste - throw in a bit of Slim fast powder. I would have loved to use Slim Fast as a primary source of protein, but each scoop has not as many grams of protein - so I used it for taste mostly. Best,

i havent find any powder i like except the click one all my proteins are RTD ( i think it mostly because i'm lazy) and i thought the same thing about the navel as well.

Coco - I have a few Vitamin shoppes around me and will go there for sure! A cheapo shaker is a good idea - I don't want to use and of my good booze shakers!!! I didn't know slimfast made powders too. I'll keep that in mind for an added bit of taste!

Nikki - I haven't heard of Click and will check it out, thanks! I would totally go for the rtd but the cost is what is getting me! I may get some though just for when I am on the run.

I add some Toriani Sugar-Free Chocolate syrup to my chocolate shakes. It helps to up the chocolateyness of it.

Yum!! That gave me a thought - does anyone add raw natural cacao to their drinks?

I haven't tried cacao yet as I'm too close post-op. That said, I may try some as well as raw maca once I'm healed.