I have 1 week left on my liquid post-op diet and I would rather not eat than drink a protein shake or eat soup. I am not milk drinker at all but I have tried to choke down protein shakes. At this point, my gag reflexes kick in when I even put a shake or soup to my mouth, My question is does anyone have any suggestions on something to eat/drink that will get me through this last week of liquids. Thanks so much for the advice!

I have 1 week left on my liquid post-op diet and I would rather not eat than drink a Protein shake or eat soup. I am not milk drinker at all but I have tried to choke down protein shakes. At this point' date=' my gag reflexes kick in when I even put a shake or soup to my mouth, My question is does anyone have any suggestions on something to eat/drink that will get me through this last week of liquids. Thanks so much for the advice![/quote']

You might try a drink that's kinda like Gatorade. It's called Isopure Protein Drink. They are 20 ounce glass bottles & cost $4.19 @ the Vitamin Shoppe .They go on sale, so watch for it. They are 160 calrories, 40 grams of protein.

They have a ton of flavors. You can get them on line at Amazon also. I tried every one to see what I liked.

I sip on a entire bottle all day. I fill my shaker bottle with ice, add isopure to dilute & sip all day. My favorite combo is half bottle of blue raspberry then I add crystal light lemonade. So refreshing & can't taste the protein after taste. Another I love which I thought I'd hate , is coconut !!!? Grape frst is another one I like. Go figure?! That's why u need to try them all.Hope this helps.

You might try a drink that's kinda like Gatorade. It's called Isopure Protein drink. They are 20 ounce glass bottles & cost $4.19 @ the Vitamin Shoppe .They go on sale, so watch for it. They are 160 calrories, 40 grams of protein.

They have a ton of flavors. You can get them on line at Amazon also. I tried every one to see what I liked.

I sip on a entire bottle all day. I fill my shaker bottle with ice, add isopure to dilute & sip all day. My favorite combo is half bottle of blue raspberry then I add crystal light lemonade. So refreshing & can't taste the protein after taste. Another I love which I thought I'd hate , is coconut !!!? Grape frst is another one I like. Go figure?! That's why u need to try them all.Hope this helps.

Isopure is probably your best best, I agree with SheWins1 the grape is probably the best flavor (and I really thought I would like the orange best). Isopure is kind of like Gatorade, but it leaves your mouth with a dry kind of feeling. Sorry it's hard to describe, give it a try GNC also carries it.

Good Luck!

Thanks for the info. I am going to the health store today so I will check into Isopure. I am soooo ready to chew something and absolutely can not wait until July 9th when I can start adding food back into my life. In the meantime, Isopure sounds like it might get me through it.

Is there anything that will make the drinks "less sweet", I am having a hard time with them (7 days post op) due to the sweetness.

Is there anything that will make the drinks "less sweet"' date=' I am having a hard time with them (7 days post op) due to the sweetness.[/quote']

I'd say Water them down.

Thanks for the info. I am going to the health store today so I will check into Isopure. I am soooo ready to chew something and absolutely can not wait until July 9th when I can start adding food back into my life. In the meantime' date=' Isopurem sounds like it might get me through it.[/quote']

Try some Hawaiian shaved ice & buy sugar free flavored syrup ! Awesome treat for chewing and u get your Water in!

I can't stand the pre-made shakes. I've been making my own shakes with skim milk, greek yogurt, some instant espresso dissolved in a little warm water, & a scoop of vanilla protein powder. The powder doesn't taste so sweet with the other stuff cutting it & the coffee flavor keeps me happy first thing in the morning. I've also used unflavored protein powder a couple of times with skim milk & yogurt & a little Mio or Crystal Light mix & that gives me an even less sweet drink.