I had my sleeve done on 12/27/2012 and had a hiatel hernia repair to add to the difficulty in eating, so getting anything down is a chore. Not to mention things do not taste the same and I am not tolerating the protein shakes well at all. I tried Isopure and it was horrible, the only protein shakes that are not so bad are the atkins or pure protein but currently and pardon the TMI, they give me the runs. So I am at a loss at what to do, especially since even when I do drink the shakes I can never get it all down. Are there other VSGers that have struggled with this as well as having difficult even getting enough calories in?

I'm right there with you. My sleeve date is the same. I have added Greek yogurt to my shakes but still not getting enough. A bit worried for when I go back to my doc 1/10.

I was also sleeved the 27th. Sorry your having this difficulty. I can get the shakes down but really just don't like all the sweetness all day. I ordered som unflavored nectar protien powder from Amazon. It hasn't arrived yet but the reviews on it were pretty good. I'm hoping to be able to add it to broths and things that aren't sweet in order to help get my protein in. I've heard people suggest sippy cups so you don't take too much at one time?? Keep something with you at all times,, set a timer if you must to remind you to drink..... Hope you find the answer soon. Best wishes.

I didn't have that problem, but I do have one suggestion for getting some protein inside you. Try adding the protein to something else that goes down easy, such as, one scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder in no sugar added hot chocolate. Add fruit flavored protein powder to instant sugar free jello and make it according to the regular directions. When your doctor allows pudding, add chocolate or vanilla protein powder to sugar free instant pudding mix and make it according to the regular directions.

I didn't have that problem' date=' but I do have one suggestion for getting some Protein inside you. Try adding the protein to something else that goes down easy, such as, one scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder in no sugar added hot chocolate. Add fruit flavored protein powder to instant sugar free Jello and make it according to the regular directions. When your doctor allows pudding, add chocolate or vanilla protein powder to sugar free instant pudding mix and make it according to the regular directions.[/quote']

Oh my gosh, that is an excellent suggestion, jello I can get down pretty easy that would work! Thank you!!

I was also sleeved the 27th. Sorry your having this difficulty. I can get the shakes down but really just don't like all the sweetness all day. I ordered som unflavored nectar protien powder from Amazon. It hasn't arrived yet but the reviews on it were pretty good. I'm hoping to be able to add it to broths and things that aren't sweet in order to help get my Protein in. I've heard people suggest sippy cups so you don't take too much at one time?? Keep something with you at all times' date=', set a timer if you must to remind you to drink..... Hope you find the answer soon. Best wishes.[/quote']

Unflavored protein, I didn't even think of that, geez you would think I would read that in everything I have read so far but I guess I missed it. That is an excellent suggestion, thank you so much!

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Hi there, sorry you are having troubles. Have you tried powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup? That went down super easy for me. Also, try using Water or lactose free milk/almond milk w your shake mix. Might help. Good luck!

You can try the Protein Gelatin, 25 grams of protein. See below:

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/gelatins/protica-protein-gem-gelatin-3-pack.html

Just remember if you're going to add protein (unflavored or not) to anything hot, that the temperature isn't above 120-140 because otherwise the protein gets *NASTY*.

That and unflavored protein.. isn't. It's less flavored .. I have not found anything I like/am allowed to eat that unflavored protein doesn't taint so much that I can choke it down. Yogurt, pudding, tea, coffee, water, oatmeal are all terrible... Maybe even horrific... I did put it in ravioli and that was tolerable, but I'm not supposed to have the ravioli so it kind of defeats the purpose.

Thank you for mentioning the temperature piece of protein. I was wondering if I could make a hot chocolate with my protein shake, but it doesn't sound like it after your post.

My surgeon told me to be off of shakes by Jan 1. I was sleeved on Sept. 26.

Since I have been on whole food I am having a lot of issues of getting enough protein. I have no appetite at all at 14 weeks out. I'm not complaining one bit, but it is a challenge and I know that I am not getting in the 45-50 g a day that I need to. I'm not going to feel guilty or beat myself up. I just have to try to eat protein first. That doesn't always happen. Sometimes I don't want something that dense and just feel like yogurt or I want to have a taste of some salad. It's ok. No worries. I doubt that thin people get in adequate protein every day either.

That and unflavored Protein.. isn't. It's less flavored .. I have not found anything I like/am allowed to eat that unflavored protein doesn't taint so much that I can choke it down. Yogurt, pudding, tea, coffee, Water, oatmeal are all terrible... Maybe even horrific... I did put it in ravioli and that was tolerable, but I'm not supposed to have the ravioli so it kind of defeats the purpose.

Try hot chocolate, if you're a chocolate person. This is what I would do. I would get two packets of sugar free cocoa and two scoops unflavored powder (Nectar). I would put a little water in a blender (enough to cover the tines, maybe 1/4c?) and dump the powders in and make kind of a syrup base that I would then add hot water to, about 10 oz or so (I like strong chocolate ). For my first month or so, it was my major protein source and my go-to Breakfast drink.

I use injury and add it to coffee or sf/ff pudding. Greek yogurt works but not a fab of mine.

I just ordered the unjury unflavored protein powder . I am having the same problem with the shakes and hope I will be able to add the protein to crystal light or something light instead. I am having a hard time with the thicker drinks. Actually I am having a hard time with drinking period. but i just learned I can tolerate popsicles so I am downing them all day (sf of course).

I stopped trying, everyone once in a while I'll have a rough day anf add a shake but now get my protein in without shakes. It's not as difficult as it sounds. My doctor also told me that it is preferable. I snack on beef jerkey and eat only high protein foods and I am at or above 60 everyday!