Have to start using protein powder a couple times a day by drinking or adding to yogurt. Does anyone have any favorites? That can be purchased at a store not on line.

I've played with these things for years, since my wife rejected them after her DS and I started mixing them into my instant breakfasts. At the moment I have settled on the EAS chocolate powder that's available at Target and many other places, as I find that is has a fairly delicate flavor (including any objectionable "protein" taste, at least to me) that can be boosted as desired with a little unsweetened cocoa or SF chocolate syrup depending upon level of sweetness desired. I use the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored powder for non-chocolate use but that's an online order - I would give the EAS vanilla flavor a try based on how their chocolate works for me.

I also use the powders to add to SF Jello pudding as a high Protein snack - sometimes I add greek yogurt instead for a little different flavor blend. I haven't used the powder with yogurt itself since adopting greek yogurt as my standard as that is plenty high in protein for my needs (about double standard yogurt, 20-22g/cup). The unflavored powders can be added to jello for use during whatever clear liquid phase you may have (mine was only a day pre-op, so I didn't use it much).

Good luck and enjoy the journey, and particularly the destination.

I've played with these things for years, since my wife rejected them after her DS and I started mixing them into my instant breakfasts. At the moment I have settled on the EAS chocolate powder that's available at Target and many other places, as I find that is has a fairly delicate flavor (including any objectionable "protein" taste, at least to me) that can be boosted as desired with a little unsweetened cocoa or SF chocolate syrup depending upon level of sweetness desired. I use the unjury unflavored powder for non-chocolate use but that's an online order - I would give the EAS vanilla flavor a try based on how their chocolate works for me.

I also use the powders to add to SF Jello pudding as a high Protein snack - sometimes I add greek yogurt instead for a little different flavor blend. I haven't used the powder with yogurt itself since adopting greek yogurt as my standard as that is plenty high in protein for my needs (about double standard yogurt, 20-22g/cup). The unflavored powders can be added to jello for use during whatever clear liquid phase you may have (mine was only a day pre-op, so I didn't use it much).

Good luck and enjoy the journey, and particularly the destination.

Thank you so much for the ideas will give them a try!!

I used to sell Herbalife and I think they are the best so since my pre op diet starts tomorrow I renewed my license so I could get the discount. Their Protein chicken Soup and Protein Drink mix is sooo good. They also have a vanilla Protein Powder that you can add to lots of things. But by far their shake mixes are the best I've ever tried.

I like the Premier Protein Shakes from Costco or Sam's. They are 30g of protein, 5g of carbs and only 160 calories.

GNC has something called Pro Performance whey Potein 28. There's 28 grams of Protein per scoop. Add 1 scoop to 8 oz of Water. It has 120 calories, 4 grams of carbs and it's DELICIOUS!!! Love, love, love the chocolate.

Good luck on whichever product you decide to try.

Niki

Thanks so much everyone, start all liquids next Friday.....

I'm scheduled for surgery on 12/14 and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the post op diet. I googled homemade beef broth and the nutrition info said there is 22g of protein per cup. It seems high to me so I was wondering if anyone knows more about this? Also, if it's true can I just drink 3 cups a day for my protein requirement and skip the powders? I really don't look forward to having to use protein powder!

I guess it depends upon how meaty the "meaty soup bones" are, but it sounds plausible - better and more palatable than the commercial broths, and a lot less sodium (which is probably what would make me gag if I had to have that much of it.) I think that if you depended upon it as your primary Protein source that you would tire of it quickly (I sure did, and only used Soups for a week or two post op.)

I don't find the powders to be all that objectionable, though I have been playing with them for several years, finding blends that suit me. The unflavored powders can be put into Jello for some variety (though that is another thing I tired of and haven't revisited since) and the chocolate or unflavored varieties can be made into instant SF puddings for a hi-pro snack (which I still use.) The bigger challenge will be finding enough variety to keep you sane, particularly if your doc is one who goes into extensive liquid post-op diets. Thankfully, between my tolerant stomach and surgeon, I was able to progress to more real foods fairly quickly and maintained my sanity through it all.

Good luck to you,