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I'm 12 days post op doing pretty good but can't stomach Protein Shakes anymore. I've tried 4 different Protein Drinks that I liked pre surgery now the thought of them makes me want to gag. So I'm thinking about trying some apple sauce, soft cheese, cream of wheat and/or cottage cheese today. I'm suppose to be liquids for 2 more days but can't get my Protein in. I tried Isopure as well. YUCK Any suggestions?

Also I slept like a baby week 1 now this past week I can't sleep more than 4 hours at night. It's driving me crazy!

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Look at the topic Favorite Protein powders or rtd. A lot of good suggestions!

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No I haven't. I've done premier Protein, Isopure, whey, Atkins, and unjury. I use to love Premier Protein. I just stomach any of them and tired of wasting money.

Try a sample pack of Syntrax or Unjury. I'm pre-op but I really like the Syntrax nectar sweets. Or you could try an unflavored Protein in crystal lite or diluted juice.

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I'm about 12 days also. I can only take 1/4 cup/2oz of anything. Are you experiencing the same?

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Also try an unflavored Protein (I have unjury) and add a little powder to the food you're eating.

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Don't like Unjury anymore. Going to try a little cream of wheat this morning.

I constantly sip as I remember so I can usually get about 6-8 oz an hour.

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Where are you from? You can order it online but its expensive.

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Mississippi I usually go to GNC to try new things but the prices are adding up. Hopefully on pureed I can get my Protein in without Protein Drink supplements. I know it's only 2 days early but I'm still nervous about starting purees.

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I also will be 3 weeks Monday and have started puree a couple days ago. Haven't had any problems. Just make good choices on what you eat.

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I hated the Protein Shakes too. But if i was gonna be successful with this -I decided I am going to follow all the rules given to me by my bariatric surgeon and nurtrionist. So I made myself like Bariatric Fusion shakes. chocolate Mousse or chocolate chip with mint flavors are my faves. I made myself get aquired to the taste. I also use Slim-Fast- high Protein version- has 20 grams of protein and low carbs.

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I only had to do 2 days on Clear Liquids and 1 week on full liquids, so was on pureed after 9 days, and had no problems at all. Pureed Soups are good, as well as cottage cheese. You'll be fine and it seems you'll be more likely to fulfill your Protein requirements if you find something you like. I stilll have one protein drink a day... usually hot chocolate. Good luck!

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I'm also 12 days out and having the same problem with the shakes and such. It just makes me run to the bathroom now. I've been trying to sip the Isopure fruity ones from GNC (with Mio or some flavoring put in...) slowly, but that doesn't always work either. I'm having trouble getting all my protien in some days too..

One thing I did found that I LOVE is BariWise hot chocolate. It comes in different chocolate flavors and it's really good! It's only 15 grams of Protein, but that's better than none in a drink right? :P

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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