Ordering some nectar before surgery! I don't know how I would have made it the first few days and weeks without it! I couldn't stand the chocolate or anything with milk! It just tasted like sludge. It's not uncommon to not be able to tolerate milk post op. I don't work for them or anything lol just know how much it helped me! I have the cappuccino and roadside lemonade too, I prefer the fuzzy navel. I start my morning off with one and I have a head start on my protein! I like the cappuccino, but it's really too sweet, but if you love sweet coffee you'll love it

Do you have the same reaction to soy or almond milk? I've never been a fan of milk, so I've been using almond milk in my shakes (the 30 cal, unsweetened kind) and I was planning to continue with that post op. Do people who use non-dairy alternatives have this same reaction? I've only seen people refer to having a problem with milk, and I'd guess that's lactose related.

I do use the light soy or almond milk all the time but yes, immediately after surgery, even those might bother you as they did me. You'll just have to try it. I'm thinking that most powdered Protein mixes might have some dairy in them? I guess I could look at the ingredients and find that out!

Also, the first couple of weeks can be kind of rough getting anything down in quantity so that you don't become dehydrated. I was told that getting the protein in the first week or two isn't the most important thing to worry about. You might want to concentrate on Gatorade G2 or Powerade. Those were my life savers for preventing dehydration. Make sure you have some of that on hand. Ask your nutritionist what they recommend but this is what my experience will tell you.

I do use the light soy or almond milk all the time but yes, immediately after surgery, even those might bother you as they did me. You'll just have to try it. I'm thinking that most powdered Protein mixes might have some dairy in them? I guess I could look at the ingredients and find that out!

Also, the first couple of weeks can be kind of rough getting anything down in quantity so that you don't become dehydrated. I was told that getting the protein in the first week or two isn't the most important thing to worry about. You might want to concentrate on Gatorade G2 or Powerade. Those were my life savers for preventing dehydration. Make sure you have some of that on hand. Ask your nutritionist what they recommend but this is what my experience will tell you.

Thank you! My nutritionist suggested the Isopure saying that those tasted like Gatorade, but they are SO expensive and everyone on these sites seems to think they are awful. I think I'll stick with regular Gatorade for the first week or two. I realize it might be hard to get my Water in but I honestly didn't consider using Gatorade (mainly because I've never been a fan of it, but I know it works for hydration). Does Vitamin Water work like Gatorade? Because I like VW better than Gatorade, but I'll use whatever is more beneficial.

I've always been the kind of person who could tolerate anything, tho. Like how some people can't stand Pepto or Alka Seltzer or whatever - while I may not LIKE them, I could always tolerate it for the sake of helping myself. I hope this continues to some extent post op. Sometimes I read the post from the newly sleeved and just think "Just drink the shake. Bad taste won't kill you" but I do realize that things change A LOT when you have this surgery and especially since I'm pre-op and really have NO IDEA what people really go through, I try not to judge those who aren't getting their requirements in. In a few short weeks, I might not have that ability, either.

I appreciate the tip and the info! I do hope I can drink my almond milk, tho. I actually love it!

Where can I find the nectar products ' date='I'm scheduled to start my Protein shakes in May 10th

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I get mine on amazon... $32 and free shipping

Thank you the info! I started Pre op diet this week and was interested in more options. I don't have my date yet but was able to get myself started with the diet as requested by surgeon. I will order the sample before committing to a huge order from amazon! Thanks. Cannot weight to get things moving!

I just ordered it tonight and put it on a 1-2 day delivery! Surgery is Monday so hoping to have to when I arrive back home Wednesday

Ok I like some of the Isopure drinks...just a few. When I was in Vitamin World, the sells person told me Nectar was very popular and many liked it because it was not so sweet. I agree. I ordered a sampler of flavors from one of the bariatric websites, along with many other samplers to try. Variety is the key for me.