I'm so tired to protein. I'm at the end of my first week of full liquids--I have one more week to go. I am having the hardest time drinking all my protein! Sure, I sip all day, but the taste (and I've tried a bunch--Nectar, IsoPure, Premier Protein, etc.) of all of them are driving me crazy. It's to the point that I'd just rather drink water all day...which is exactly what I did today. I know that's not healthy. I know my hair is gonna fall out probably. I need encouragement!

Do any of you feel the same way about protein? I feel like once I start my mushies I'll be ok, but for now, with just liquids, I'm about to pull my hair out....of course, it'll probably come out on its on.

What's the problem with the protein shakes? Is it the taste? If so, have you tried adding other things to them to help mask the protein taste?

Sorry, I missed the part where it said you disliked the taste. I really don't care for plain shakes as much. I add stuff to mine: sugar free Torani Raspberry syrup, sugar free Hershey's syrup, PB2, unsweetened Coconut/Almond milk, fresh fruit, yogurt, etc.

You could also try clear protein like the Isopure "juice". That was my requirement for the first week. However, I hated it and could not drink it no matter what I cut it with. But on the other hand I've read that some people actually like it and it's a nice change from shakes.

My secret weapon was 2 scoops of unflavored protein powder (Nectar) mixed with 2 packets of sugar free hot cocoa. For about 100 calories I got in 20g of protein and 12 oz of liquid. Just make sure that the water isn't boiling hot or it'll make it tres nasty.

I'm 4 weeks out from sleeve and struggle with the smell taste and texture of protein also so I feel you pain. I have found a premaid drink at Walmart that tastes very simiular to slim fast it is in the pharmacy side of store calledEAS advantEDGE has 17g protein 0sugar and 100 calories just make sure it's really cold when u drink ... Good luck

I am 3 months out and I have tried tons of protein i can't stand any of them. I have added fruit to try and make them taste better but nothing works. My doctor told me just to make sure I eat good protein at every meal. I have done good with that and I haven't experienced any hair loss. Good luck:)

Unjury's chocolate splendor is amazing. By itself one scoop with Water verses milk and water at room temperature seems to taste the best. Then I found an amazing recipe. 1 scoop chocolate splendor, 2 tbs Peanut Butter, 5 to 6 ice cubes, 1 cup of skim milk and a little vanilla if you want. Put all in blender and mix. It's amazing! I've been drinking this in the morning and it's very yummy and a easy way to get something 30gms of Protein. I have a hard tome with the protein taste but usually i can't get past the smell. This kind has been my saving grace and the recipe doesn't taste at all like a Protein Drink. One other that initially could handle was muscle milks Cookies and cream. I'm just shy of 5mths and am dealing with slowing weight loss and some hair loss as a results of slacking on my protein. Perfect Zone also has a double dark chocolate bar that it manageable and 12gms. Good luck

Darla from Ohio - Sleeved 8-7-12<br />Starting weight 353<br />8-20-12 = 338<br />8-28-12 = 330<br />Age 31, 5'7", married with kids<br />Aubrey- 5 1/2 w/ special needs<br />Wyatt- 4<br />

I too developed a dislike for protein shakes too. I switched from a milk based to a water based. It was some better. Dietitian suggested making a slushie out it and to blend in a regular blender. So I would mix in blender then put in freezer for about an hour. It definately made it more tolerable.

Thank you all so much for the input! I definitely have some new ideas now.

I appreciate it!

My life saver was mixing a ready to drink shake with coffee. I used it like. My favorite was Muscle Milk's Cookie 'N Creme. Have one on my desk right now. At 6 months out, I still drink it. There isn't much else that I can stand.

I also don't care for protein. I eat all my protein. It took me a while before I could eat all 60g of recommended protein, but I'm able to eat all 60g.

I'm so tired to Protein. I'm at the end of my first week of full liquids--I have one more week to go. I am having the hardest time drinking all my protein! Sure, I sip all day, but the taste (and I've tried a bunch--nectar, Isopure, Premier Protein, etc.) of all of them are driving me crazy. It's to the point that I'd just rather drink Water all day...which is exactly what I did today. I know that's not healthy. I know my hair is gonna fall out probably. I need encouragement!

Do any of you feel the same way about protein? I feel like once I start my mushies I'll be ok, but for now, with just liquids, I'm about to pull my hair out....of course, it'll probably come out on its on.

Have you tried powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup? This broke up just having shakes my first few weeks for me.

Also, try freezing your shake to change the consistency to ice cream like. I also found that heating the milk and having my chocolate shake as hot cocoa was much easier to consume.

Good luck, you can do it!!

I use Unjury chocolate splendor ...it tastes awesome ! My favorite way to drink it is to brew a cup of decaf coffee,let it cool to 140 degrees and then add the protein and mix...heavenly ! Be sure to not mix your protein with anything over 140 degrees as it kills the protein. I also bought the unflavored and chicken unjury.... I make sure i have two servings a day at least and that gives me 42 grams of protein....sometimes i have a extra coffee unjury at night for a treat. I also use the blue isopure when im running short...4o grams in a bottle...i love the blue...will not try the others.