This is my first time posting here but I have browsed this forum SEVERAL times when I had questions so I am very grateful to everyone for being so open and honest about their experiences.

I am 5 weeks post-op as of today and I am STILL having trouble getting in my 70 - 80g of Protein. I have tried different powders, different shake recipes, I can't do it! My stomach feels SO full with it, maybe I am just trying to drink it too fast. How long does it normally take you to drink 8oz of milk mixed with Protein powder?

I've seen some people post about Isopure, some good some bad, but at this point I am willing to try anything. I've been doing really well with the surgery, I've lost 44 pounds, but I know I need to get in my full amount of protein.

Do you have any tips or sugesstions? Should I just try and drink the shakes slower? I hate the taste of protein, I really wish it was available in pill form. I would gladly take 10 small protein pills per day if it meant not having to drink 2 shakes. Yuck!! Anyone out there like Isopure?

Also, while I'm here, I am TERRIFIED of stretching my stomach. I don't eat very much and I make sure to eat slow and stop when I'm full, but I'm always worried that my bites are too big or something. I may just be paranoid. I love this sleeve and I'm so glad I got the surgery, it is just going to take more time to get used to I guess.

I couldn't tolerate any of the sweet protein flavors for long - I did do a lot of the syntrax nectar flavors (the roadside lemonade and the lemon tea were tolerable). But I eventually switched to unflavored protein and mixed it with decaf coffee, a little 1% milk and splenda. That was OK but I'm glad I'm getting all my protein from food now!

Hi everyone!

I tried Syntrax nectar Fuzzy Navel for the first time today. I had to "doctor it up" I made it with Water, a little crushed ice, just a teaspoon of honey, then used my little bullet-style blender. It whipped up so nice, it tasted just like an Orange Julius. It didn't taste like peach, which I thought it would!??!I see that the Syntrax Nectar Cappucino is tasty, I love coffee, so I think I will try to get that one!!

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Hi everyone!

I tried Syntrax nectar Fuzzy Navel for the first time today. I had to "doctor it up" I made it with water' date=' a little crushed ice, just a teaspoon of honey, then used my little bullet-style blender. It whipped up so nice, it tasted just like an Orange Julius. It didn't taste like peach, which I thought it would!??!I see that the Syntrax Nectar Cappucino is tasty, I love coffee, so I think I will try to get that one!!

Ooh, one more thing!

On All Star Health. Com they have buy two

Syntrax Nectar 2 pound tubs, get FREE shipping!!! It was $28.25 per tub.

That is one of the best deals for this brand!!

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The sample packet you can get from Syntex has all the flavors for really cheap. It's a really good deal. The places to get samples thread is in the food forum. The Carribean Cooler is good and so is the Chocolarte Truffle. A lot of people really like Twisted Cherry too.

I had my surgery feb 8th and im having the same problem with the protein I can not stomach any of them and I bought so many different ones they all make me sick and I actually vomitted a few times which was not pleasant so I am also searching for some type of protein I can handle because right now I'm not even getting close to my protein intake that is needed . And I'm also having a rough time getting in my 64oz of fluid I feel like it still takes me all day to drink a 20oz water bottle. I'm so nervous at this point and do not want to go back in the hospital or screw up my surgery.

I couldn't tolerate any of the sweet Protein flavors for long - I did do a lot of the Syntrax nectar flavors (the roadside lemonade and the lemon tea were tolerable). But I eventually switched to unflavored protein and mixed it with decaf coffee, a little 1% milk and splenda. That was OK but I'm glad I'm getting all my protein from food now!

I'm with you, Indymom. The protein powders were way too sweet to me. I got a 5 pound supply of unflavored and am happily sweetening to my taste. I mix mine with a wand mixer, normally 50 grams plus milk. I make it sort of thick and small in volume so I can get it down through the day without much effort. The rest of my protein comes from egg bites, little meatloaf patties my wife makes up, seafood salad, and whatever.

Rediscover, I looked up the Protein pills. They are ONE gram of protein per pill. I think I'll eat a mini babybel instead.

Kim89, try drinking warm instead of cold drinks. I loved chicken and beef broth on Clear liquids.

Hello there so i was in your same boat and and here i am at almost 4 months out and still struggle with this. However i have found a great protien packed small shake.

1 small thing of plain or flavored greek yogurt

3/4 scoop protien powder

3/4 banana

1 teaspoon of peanut butter

place in blender and you can add water if to thick

This is about 3 to 4 oz

and is about 30 grams of protien I really like it i use a berry greek yogurt.. I hope this helps.