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What Are All The Possible Clear Proteins That I Can Buy And Where Is The Cheapest?



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Since Clear Liquids are only for a week for me, and since I have been reading the board I notice that nectar samples seems to be the thing to do. Any suggestions on how many I should buy, and where is the cheapest? All other clear Protein mixes suggestions are welcome as well.

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I'm preop but I started using pro7ein. It's very light you mix it with Water. I like it but I want to check with my doctor if I can use it post op for the first stage.

http://vitasport.net/vitasport/products/protein/pro7ein-synthesis

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www.unjury.com They have a chicken Soup Protein mix that you can use during your clear liquids phase. It will mix and suppose to taste just like chicken broth. I cannot vouch for taste as I havent sampled yet.

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How many days will you be in the hospital? I was in 5 days many people are in for 1 - 4 days. I didn't need that many many days of clear.

Isopure Green Tea with Lemon is not that bad, but I added Lemon Mio. I only needed 2 bottles. I couldn't get that much Protein in and I mostly concentrated on my Water intake for the first week or two anyhow. Purchasable at GNC. They have different flavors (most Isopure I don't like) but it's easy to choke down 8 ounces with ice cubes to get extra Protein in. I normally add MIO to it to make it taste better. They have grape, alpine punch, orange and a few other flavors. Cost is about $5.85 and they usually have a running discount, so it costs about $8.50 for two bottles.

You can call Syntrax and order 14 variety sample packs for $14.00 - no shipping & handling charge to find something you like first. 866-333-7403 ext. 803 *if they don't answer, leave your name and number and they call you back. At this time I was desperate because though I'm on full liquid, I couldn't handle my normal Protein shake any longer, and I found out that Vitamin Shoppe sells the nectar and there is one in the next town. A great suggestion is to find a Vitamin Shoppe near you. http://www.vitaminsh...tent/en/stores/

I never heard of the place, but we have one in the next town. I purchased Fuzzy Navel because so many recommended it. It cost $33.49 for a 2lb tub - compared with buying it directly from Syntrax Nectar which is over $59.00.

I bought mine at Vitamin Shoppe (look up for the closest in your area because I never knew there was one near me and there is one in my next town). It cost me $33.00 for a 2lb. tub.

The most important thing is never to buy too much of anything until you see how well like you like it.

It is always good though to have a clear form of liquid to get down when you are low on your Proteins.

Remember at first, you aren't going to get 60-80 grams of protein down. I was 3 weeks out and was still trying to get down 20 grams a day.

For full liquids I went back to the shakes I had 7 months prior to surgery and that was Pure Protein 100% whey Protein Frosty chocolate 2lb tubs I purchased from Target. 25 grams of protein - add skim milk to make 33 grams. As much as LOVED them pre-surgery the chocolate and the thickness and everything about it was rough on me. I thought it was lactose intolerance but it's not, I can drink skim milk no problem and it actually soothes my belly. Even the smell of chocolate bugs me. Lucky for you not everyone has this issue :)

Good luck.

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Thanks. I should be in the hospital 1-3 days according to the surgeon if everything goes well. He just has a requirement of a week of clears.

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I have only tried Fuzzy Navel, it's a white powder, but I add Water then shake then I blend it in my magic bullet for a second. It becomes all foamyish at first. I throw it in the freezer for a few minutes, and the foam settles down and it calms down (sorta like a guiness) but it turns peachy/orange in color. It tastes somewhat like a Fuzzy Navel and it's like a juice. They have Ice Tea, Lemonade and other flavors, and I have only tried the Fuzzy Navel so far.

I'm on full liquids and this would be considered clear, I believe but I can get this down easier than regular shakes. Every few days I will try the shake to see if I can handle it again. I think as I get different things in I will be able to handle the Protein shakes again (chocolate). Unfortunately, I spent so much money on different types of shakes and clears that I have to try to choke down some of the stuff I have here before I go out and try new things.

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I would recommend checking out this thread:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/1267-places-to-get-liquid-protein-samples/

It contains a lot of links to various sites where you can order sample packets. There are at least two websites that let you order a variety pack of the nectar powders to try. One of them lets you pick the flavors. I personally didn't care of the fruit flavored ones and plan on sticking to Isopure, even though it tastes kind of disgusting. I couldn't get past the milky color of the nectar products. I plan on either adding some Mio drops to the Isopure or watering it down a bit and drinking it over Sonic ice.

Good luck!

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