I'm 12 days out from the sleeve and finding it super hard to drink the protein shakes and drink the creamed soups. I have 9 more days in this stage and I'm about to have a fit. I want variety from Propel, water, SF popsicles, crystal light, and hot teas. Maybe a word of encouragement and to know others have struggled too will help.

Had the sleeve March 5 my Dr. has me on all clear diet I hate Isopure having a hard time getting it down try another

protein drinks, shake with water like Nectar, Spiru-tein also Whey protein isolate elite I like the elite but I starting getting very, very stick!! nausea,then dumping syndrome now for 2 days...I can't get jello down going to call my nut in the morning I am only getting about 300 cals .and about 30g of protein a day I have lost 15lbs.I drink hot teas That helps I live on I Italian ice S/F..a little broth I have one more week to go..I just put Isopure in some ice trays in the freezer hope that will work..

I'm 3 days post as well and my taste buds have changed. In trying to get down one premier chocolate shake and water. I've been trying not to take the pain meds but what the hell I need relief . SF Popsicle are saving me!! They are my friend! Good luck everyone

When I was on full liquids, I found that a few spoonfuls of McCormick prepared packaged gravy mix was a wonderful treat to break the monotony. I couldn't eat a bite of Healthy Request creamed Soup (not because my tastes changed, but because it's inedible)-- but liquefying and straining Progresso Light soup also worked really well for me.

I'm just about 6 weeks out now, so while I'm on soft foods-- full liquids is still a very vivid memory.

I still drink a Protein shake a day, especially after the gym. Today I tried SF Carnation Breakfast Essentials with a scoop of nectar Unflavored and 8oz. of unflavored coconut milk. Inexpensive, and not bad-- but only 16g of protein. Next time I'll try it with 2 scoops of Nectar Unflavored to bring it up to 26g of protein. Despite having extensively experimented with protein powders, I still haven't found the magic combination-- but mixing it up has helped.

Good luck!

I found a super advance choc at Walmart that's pretty good. I only do 6oz of milk with 2 scoops and I also discovered the sugar-free flavored syrups (Like at Starbucks for coffee) are really good. There is a site called Lollicups ( I think) where they are inexpensive. I have also found adding these syrups to other things are pretty good for something different.

This is against the grain but I'm actually juicing (and still straining) leafy greens, fruits and veggies all together to make a green drink. It's about all i can stand. Gatorade is so fakey, don't like Jello, never have. Protein drinks are ok, I'm drinking a room temp premier for lunch but still juicin for bfast and dinner. Powdered Protein drinks tick me off. If you shake them in a shaker they separate. If you blenderrr them they turn to froth. I'm putting them up for a whole and I'll try again in a few months.

Oh plus most of my samples say things like "do not take I'd you are pregnant or considering, etc" and I'm thinking that doesn't sound very healthy.

Can you use spices? I've been adding pumpkin pie spice to chocolate and vanilla powders with light vanilla soy milk, and it's SO good. I'm still pre-op so I'm not sure if that's ok, but I bet it probably would be ok post-op in the full liquids phase.

Maybe you could use other seasonings for broths, too?

I definitely feel for you. This is hard! And I can imagine it only gets harder, so you clearly are kicking butt to be getting through it!

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This is against the grain but I'm actually juicing (and still straining) leafy greens' date=' fruits and veggies all together to make a green drink. It's about all i can stand. Gatorade is so fakey, don't like Jello, never have. Protein drinks are ok, I'm drinking a room temp premier for lunch but still juicin for bfast and dinner. Powdered protein drinks tick me off. If you shake them in a shaker they separate. If you blenderrr them they turn to froth. I'm putting them up for a whole and I'll try again in a few months.

Oh plus most of my samples say things like "do not take I'd you are pregnant or considering, etc" and I'm thinking that doesn't sound very healthy.[/quote']

How much protein does it give you?? I've been interesting juicing but don't knw anything bout it

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I'm 12 days out from the sleeve and finding it super hard to drink the Protein shakes and drink the creamed Soups. I have 9 more days in this stage and I'm about to have a fit. I want variety from Propel' date=' Water, SF popsicles, crystal light, and hot teas. Maybe a word of encouragement and to know others have struggled too will help.[/quote']

I am 2 weeks PO. I will start my Protein Wednesday for guess how long....6 weeks. Yep you got it. So I have to be very creative.

I drink the Isopure with a Crystal Light packet and it makes all the difference in the world!!!

I bought some Torani SF Syrups to add to the powder. I will do at least one a day and the Unflavored in my creamed soups. This is going to be very interesting to say the least!

Oh BTW, I did ask if I could advance and the answer I received was a flat out No. I'm not upset about it because I do not want any repercussions.

You can do it!

I also found that stirring my protein powder and allowing it so sit before drinking helped a bit. This was with the Pure Protein. My Syntrax Nextar mixed very well.

I am 4 days post OP. Had surgery March 6 I'm drinking the isopure Protein drinks from GNC they taste really good!!!! Like a Gatorade and it has 40 grams of protein in one bottle!!!

I tried one and it took me a whole 2 days to stomach Isopure. I tried the chocolate Muscle milk today and believe it or not, I like it. I will buy a few cases of these.

I am 2 weeks PO. I will start my Protein Wednesday for guess how long....6 weeks. Yep you got it. So I have to be very creative.

I drink the Isopure with a Crystal Light packet and it makes all the difference in the world!!!

I bought some Torani SF Syrups to add to the powder. I will do at least one a day and the Unflavored in my creamed soups. This is going to be very interesting to say the least!

Oh BTW' date=' I did ask if I could advance and the answer I received was a flat out No. I'm not upset about it because I do not want any repercussions.

You can do it![/quote']

I never thought about mixing the Crystal Light in the Isopure. I tried Isopure alone and it took me 2 days to drink one bottle.

Yes, I tried the Alpine Punch and the Mango Peach with the Lemonade Crystal light. It has to be ice cold. It will change your mind.

I tied it once before but whichever flavor I had of both did not mix well.

If you've ever had the Reese's Puff cereal and like it Whey Protein has a Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor (powder) that tastes just like the cereal with skim milk - I bought some tonight because I first bought the Vanilla kind, but just so much as the smell of Vanilla makes me sick. Trying it now and am so excited that I found as I will now have a better chance at getting in all my protein and fluids!

If you've ever had the Reese's Puff Cereal and like it whey Protein has a chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor (powder) that tastes just like the cereal with skim milk - I bought some tonight because I first bought the vanilla kind' date=' but just so much as the smell of Vanilla makes me sick. Trying it now and am so excited that I found as I will now have a better chance at getting in all my protein and fluids![/quote']

How was it? What brand and where at?

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