I am PO Day 17 and I was wondering how long it takes others to drink their shakes? I mix mine with 8 oz milk and feel like it takes me forever! Maybe I am being too conservative! Thoughts?

i will be on my pre-op diet soon. i make my own almond milk. so i will b using that. pretty scared to try most protein drinks because they dont look appealing or they have artificial sugars. i can always taste the artificial sugar, and i dont like it. soooooo...i dunno what imma do. Ive been contacting companies asking for samples. but once i get the go ahead, i may just bite the bullet and start trying them one by one.

I really hate the premixed ones, but I have found that Isopure (carb free) hasthe least fake sugar taste for me. You could try unlavored and then add vanilla extract, a tiny bit of powdered peanut butter or other flavoring to get it down. These shakes have been my life saver so I won't stop drinking them!

i will be on my pre-op diet soon. i make my own almond milk. so i will b using that. pretty scared to try most protein drinks because they dont look appealing or they have artificial sugars. i can always taste the artificial sugar, and i dont like it. soooooo...i dunno what imma do. Ive been contacting companies asking for samples. but once i get the go ahead, i may just bite the bullet and start trying them one by one.

I have been using Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement Banana, Orange Cream & Iced Latte and there pretty good not super sweat and mix pretty well.

I really hate the premixed ones, but I have found that Isopure (carb free) hasthe least fake sugar taste for me. You could try unlavored and then add vanilla extract, a tiny bit of powdered Peanut Butter or other flavoring to get it down. These shakes have been my life saver so I won't stop drinking them!

i will try isopure. I purchased some crystal light, just looking for a decent powder. I would like to stay away from whey Protein. but it looks like i'm going to have to take the good with the bad.

I have been using Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement Banana, Orange Cream & Iced Latte and there pretty good not super sweat and mix pretty well.

i tried to get a sample from them, but they only sample Vitamins. maybe one day i'll bite the bullet on that brand.

thanks for your replies, ladies

1 Scoop of Protein powder and 8 ounces of Silk or Skim milk. Then shake and slam. Longest I have take was 4min. I like to get it over with. I'm pre-op liquid stage still.

U won't be able to chug after surgery, sorry.

I am PO Day 17 and I was wondering how long it takes others to drink their shakes? I mix mine with 8 oz milk and feel like it takes me forever! Maybe I am being too conservative! Thoughts?

What you are experiencing is perfectly normal at your early post-op stage. At that early stage it took me hours to finish an 8 oz shake.

CAm someone specify? It takes me less than 10 minutes to drink 8-10 is of shake? Are you guys talking about more than this? Am I supposed to be taking longer to drink these shakes?

U won't be able to chug after surgery, sorry.

I disagree... I can drink now just like I did before surgery.

I'm a lot further along than most of you but I still have a premiere for Breakfast because I'm not a breakfast person...eggs..uck lol. I will take a choco premiere rtd and mix with coffee and a spenda over ice for a pretty good mocha. Or I will mix a vanilla one with a cup of 2% milk, ice, strawberries and banana in the blender...mmm. Both fill a 24 oz cup and I'll sip on it all morning at work.

I am almost 3 weeks post op and I make my shakes with 1% milk and only 4 ounces at a time. I can drink those 4 ounces in about 15ish minutes. I really haven't had any problems with drinking too much too fast. Only twice I've gotten a little twinge in my chest that I took for a sign to slow down or stop drinking for awhile.

It just took me a little over 2hrs to finish a Premier protein shake & I'm 5wks out!

i will try Isopure. I purchased some crystal light' date=' just looking for a decent powder. I would like to stay away from whey Protein. but it looks like i'm going to have to take the good with the bad.

i tried to get a sample from them, but they only sample Vitamins. maybe one day i'll bite the bullet on that brand.

thanks for your replies, ladies[/quote']

There is a brand called J Robb, they make high quality Protein Powder and as a matter of fact they make one using egg whites from organic eggs and they sweeten all their powders with Stevia nothing artificial.

Good luck to you on your journey

CAm someone specify? It takes me less than 10 minutes to drink 8-10 is of shake? Are you guys talking about more than this? Am I supposed to be taking longer to drink these shakes?

8 oz is not that much to drink in 10 - 15 min if you have been eating regular food for a while. You seem right on target.

I use Silk Unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk or Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk.

Thx I can look for them in my stores.

Thx I can look for them in my stores.

The Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk comes in half gallons in the refrigerated section near the other milks, or you can also buy it unrefrigerated in quart brick packs. I have found both at Walmart. Only 30 calories per 8 oz.

I do a double shake in the morning. 8 oz Water plus 8 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk, add 2 scoops of Syntax nectar chocolate Truffle Protein powder, and a few ice cubes and shake it in my Blender Bottle.

REALLY GOOD!!!!

The Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk comes in half gallons in the refrigerated section near the other milks' date=' or you can also buy it unrefrigerated in quart brick packs. I have found both at Walmart. Only 30 calories per 8 oz.

I do a double shake in the morning. 8 oz Water plus 8 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk, add 2 scoops of Syntax nectar chocolate Truffle Protein powder, and a few ice cubes and shake it in my Blender Bottle.

REALLY GOOD!!!! [/quote']

I'm thinking of getting some other nectar products. I have the twisted cherry and roadside lemonade. Your recipe sounds yummy!

There is a brand called J Robb' date=' they make high quality Protein powder and as a matter of fact they make one using egg whites from organic eggs and they sweeten all their powders with Stevia nothing artificial.

Good luck to you on your journey[/quote']

Oh cool! Thanks! I will look into it. I just purchased this http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-makers-infusers/p/smart-tea-maker

I like tea and it's good for the liquid phase. Well shoot, life really!