Hi Everyone, I am in need of suggestions. I am 11 days out and I have to get my protein in but every time I even think about drinking another one I gag. Please give me some suggestions to get me through this. Thank you so much.

Im 5 days post op and I feel the same way.

Since its been more than 2 weeks for you ... you pureed your meat to get your protein. Eggs also have protein.

Hi, Thank you Dee2rod, unfortunately I have to wait until Tuesday to move on. These shakes are just nasty.

There is a drastic difference in taste in protein powders. Which one are you using? You also should be able (different Docs, diff rules) to mix in somethings to help with the flavor (banana, PB, etc).

Hi, I am pre-op but have made protein shakes as a meal replacement from time to time... Now I have no real clue if this would work or if it would sit well, but it is more like a yummy shake than anything else. I happen to have a really great blender (Oster brand) that makes great frozen drinks. I peel & break up bananas & freeze them in a plastic bag. I use 1 scoop vanilla Pure Protein powder, 1/2c water, 1/2 c low fat milk, 1 frozen banana, 1 t peanut butter. Yummy, but I'll report back after a few weeks of them, lol!

That's not a bad plan. I use the Blender Bottle shakers, and I keep 3-4 different Proteins around so I can have variety. It doesn't matter if you make the tastiest shake on Earth, after a bunch of them in a row you are going to be sick of them!

Right now I have: Cookies-N-Creme, strawberry smoothie, chocolate Peanut Butter, and Fruit Punch. I switch them out all the time.

I am trying to figure out a good Breakfast shake though... They all are a little too rich for first thing in the morning.

My full liquid list includes:

1 C unsweetened soy milk or lactaid (6g protein)

1 C skim milk or 1% milk (8g P)

1C blended or strained low fat cream of chicken Soup made with skim milk (8g protein)

1 C low fat unsweetened Kefir (14g P)

1 C skim milk with 1 packed of Beneprotein (14g P)

1 C skim milk with 3 TBSP of non fat powdered milk (17g P)

1 C approved Protein drink

1C skim milk with 1 scoop protein powder

Did you know if you add 3 TBSP of non fat powdered milk to ANY liquid that it boosts your protein by about 9g? So A cup of chicken broth might only have 1-3g of P but you mix that in and you have 10-12g of Protein and something savory vs sweet. The powdered milk will make the item cloudy, or creamy looking but it should have little effect on the flavor of the soup.

I cant stand the protein drinks after post op and the sugar free jello included. Both give me the worst runs. I think I will be eating soup and just mashing any solids down.

I didn't have any problems during the liquid pre-op. Now that I'm post-op, It's the clear, liquid Proteins (Isupure, Gels, bullets) that I'm having difficulty getting down. Thank God today is my last day of Clear liquids. I am so looking forward to my EAS Advantedge Café Caramel. Full liquids start tomorrow !!!!! YEAH!!!!

I recently realized that all the fake sugars in the drinks were wreaking havoc. I stopped the new whey protien shots and just sent the boyfriend to get some decaf instant coffee grinds to cut the sweetness in my shakes. It was suggested by another member. Someone else said powdered peanut butter.

I have stopped drinking the protein shakes and the shots myself, since I'm in mushies I'm eating tuna salad 100 calories and 3 grams of fat and 13 grams of protein in each starkist pouch. Taste a lot better. Hope you find something that will help you soon.

I use 1% chocolate milk with protein powder (30g). Some people have issues with sugar though.