I'm 5 days post-op, nearing the end the Clear liquids week (juices, Jello, popsicles, broth) and looking forward to week 2 when thicker liquids (soups) can be added. I have reached the point where I simply cannot consume another Protein drink. I've tried Slimfast, Ensure, Atkins Advantage, vanilla and strawberry flavors. I cannot bring the cup, the can or even a straw to my lips without the gap reflex kicking in. I know I need the protein, but the taste and consistency is appalling. I realize I'm supposed to have one of these for Breakfast from now on, but I doubt that's gonna happen.

Any shared experiences out there? Any suggestions, advice, counsel or ass-kicking is appreciated of course.

BTW: I bought a Magic Bullet (on eBay pretty cheap), so maybe I can make my own smoothies and somehow derive enough protein that way.

I love sf carnation instant breakfast. Just a suggestion.

edie

Hi,

I got this Isopure stuff from GNC. Its vanilla flavored, and I started adding ice and 1 Tablespoon of SF Jello pudding powder to my shakes. Currently, I"m using the Protein powder and butterscotch pudding mix.

Its cold, and creamy and very yummy, resemebles a milk shake.

That might help.

I have tried them all and in my opinion Unjury is the best. It is made for bariatric patients. The consisteny is much smoother and thinner than any of those you mentioned and Unjury doesn't smell or taste very bad. I am very, very picky and this is the only kind I can drink.

It's so thin, I can drink in a hurry and not have that thick, yucky aftertaste.

Post surgery: Chocolate Boost on the edge of being frozen was the only thing that I could tolerate. Now: Smoothie King's yogurt d-lite + extra whey protein (38 grams of protein, ~450 calories = total meal replacement)

My recommendation is unflavored Protein you mix in whatever you want. I have used beneprotein and unjury. Both are very good, pretty much the same. These are fat free, carb free protein sources. I mix them with crystal light and cant tell the difference. I also put them in SF pudding, mix them with juice, etc.

Good luck.

Skim Milk with Carnation Instant Breakfast and a couple of teaspoons of Hershey's chocolate powder if you like a chocolater? tasting drink.

1 cup skim milk has 8 - 9 gm Protein

1 serving carnation instant breakfast has 5 gm protein.

Some folks use the Lo Carb Hood Dairy product to decrease the carbs.

Carnation Instant Breakfast also has a lo carb product.

But since you are only five days post op you really shouldn't worry about calories at this point.

Healing and adequate hydration and nutrition are most important.

Myra

I used to gag on my Optifast drinks, but then I started getting the unmixed stuff (a lot less sweeter) and blending it into a smoothy with some beneprotein and Fiber.

It tastes dericious.

The only one I can stomach is Hank's Finest Protein. It's expensive but worth it IMHO. I mix it with Water and it tastes like Nestle Quik to me.

If you go to this link you can get two free samples - http://www.healthfitnesschannel.com/FreeProteinSample.htm.

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