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Discovered the secret to enjoying Protein Drinks

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CharmingTortoise    83

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I have discovered the secret :ph34r: (at least for me) to enjoying Protein Drinks - Nose Clips! For some reason when you plug the nose that weird taste from the Protein isn't noticeable. All I can taste is the flavor that the drink is supposed to be. Nose clips will make it hand free and also make it so once I have the surgery I don't have to try to hurry up and drink it. I was also excited that for once, it was a cheap fix!

Who would have known the swimmers knew the secret all along. Wish they would have shared though :P

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Khloé    89

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...but the nose clip would get in the way of my nose piercing. ;)

I'm so glad I still like the Protein Drinks I also drank pre-op. Happy for you that you found the secret! lol...

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NewAshes    232

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I mix it with fruit or Peanut Butter lol

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SpaceDust    585

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I'm sure hoping that I won't have issues with Protein Drinks post-surgery - I am just fine with them as it stands now (some are better than others, of course!)

The nose clip is an interesting idea, though. I know that a lot of people do say it's the smell that bugs them the worst.

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SpaceDust    585

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Hehe, when I mix in my frozen cherries or a half a frozen banana, I feel like it should be a guilty pleasure!

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deannagail    16

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I have discovered the secret :ph34r: (at least for me) to enjoying Protein drinks - Nose Clips! For some reason when you plug the nose that weird taste from the protein isn't noticeable. All I can taste is the flavor that the drink is supposed to be. Nose clips will make it hand free and also make it so once I have the surgery I don't have to try to hurry up and drink it. I was also excited that for once' date=' it was a cheap fix!

Who would have known the swimmers knew the secret all along. Wish they would have shared though :P[/quote']

Lol!! I may have to try that! I did fine until about 2 months post op and I hit a wall. Actually thought I was gonna throw the shake back up. Ugh! And I actually enjoyed my shakes until that day.

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FeeIsMe2    508

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Lol!! I may have to try that! I did fine until about 2 months post op and I hit a wall. Actually thought I was gonna throw the shake back up. Ugh! And I actually enjoyed my shakes until that day.

I had to switch to Protein Bars post op -- I couldn't even look at a shake without gagging...

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lilbearzmom    584

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How sad is this? This sounds like something I would do- I never liked the shakes, either. In fact, 4 months out I rarely have one...

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ajeeprider    94

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I have always held my breath while drinking them. I have very few of the Protein mixes or ready made drinks that I can drink leisurely and think they are great. I struggle with that protein smell and that taste. But I have to have them for now until I get my intake where I can manage my protein in take with normal food.< /p>

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stokesmommy    45

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I am really sick today and my nose is stuffy and I was wondering why my shake tasted so good lol

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serenity1959    67

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I drink mine in a Tervis tumbler with the top on.

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JackieV    246

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I use a straw and it cuts down the smell. ( no worries, my nut and surgeon said straws are fine for me)

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