Hello everyone. I am 9 days post op. I am down 23 pounds and I feel great. My surgery was April 23rd. I must say it wasn't bad at all. I was very sore the first two days but nothing major. I'm tolerating my diet very well. I haven't been sick at all and everything goes down smoothly. I didn't even have gas. Maybe because after recovery and then I went to my room with in n hour I was walking. Also they gave me nexium in my iv. I even started walking about a half hour everyday. At first it was hard because I kept getting tired now out of nowhere I have a bunch of energy. I had my first pre op doctors visit on monday and the doctor said I was doing great. My only problem is how your taste buds change. Before the surgery I liked the shakes. Now I'm having trouble getting them down. I even have isopure unflaved powder and I don't like that either. I tried it in tomato soup, cream of chicken soup and cream of wheat. I didn't like it in anything. I go back to the doctors on Tuesday, maybe he will upgrade my diet so I can actually get more protein from a meal. Like tuna, egg whites, eggbeaters etc. any suggestions on getting my protein in? Otherwise I'm doing great.

I would definitely try the syntrax nectars they were a saving grace to me....I had my taste buds change too and I hated every other flavor or brand of shakes but the nectars are just like drinking a fruity drink or kool aid.....it's definitely worth a try!!

I'm so glad your are doing well. It's a great feeling isn't it. I have a hard tone getting in my protein shakes but I found a creamcicle flavor one and it's awesome lol. I also haven't added any protein powder to my Food. Can't stand the taste of the plain protein.

Hi! I had my surgery April 22 too. I am just on water and shakes still. I can't wait to get to try different proteins! Glad you are doing so well!

I don't like the artificial sweeteners either! Yuk!

I would definitely try the Syntrax nectars they were a saving grace to me....I had my taste buds change too and I hated every other flavor or brand of shakes but the nectars are just like drinking a fruity drink or kool aid.....it's definitely worth a try!!

Hello Vamp

I have the same problem can't get my Protein down b/c of my taste buds but I'll check the one you mention Syntrax Nectars. Can you tell me where you buy them? (I'm going to google it anyways) but if you can tell me will help as well. I'm drinking Bariatric Advantage and ugh I can't stand it anymore (strawberry & chocolate flavor) I will also check the GNC one I bought for my Pre-Op let's see how it goes, but I'm definitively not getting all the protein down b/c I get full so fast plus the taste is ugh lol

Hello Vamp

I have the same problem can't get my Protein down b/c of my taste buds but I'll check the one you mention Syntrax Nectars. Can you tell me where you buy them? (I'm going to google it anyways) but if you can tell me will help as well. I'm drinking Bariatric Advantage and ugh I can't stand it anymore (strawberry & chocolate flavor) I will also check the GNC one I bought for my Pre-Op let's see how it goes' date=' but I'm definitively not getting all the protein down b/c I get full so fast plus the taste is ugh lol [/quote']

I got mine from mybariatricpantry

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I would definitely try the Syntrax nectars they were a saving grace to me....I had my taste buds change too and I hated every other flavor or brand of shakes but the nectars are just like drinking a fruity drink or kool aid.....it's definitely worth a try!!

I ordered some of the nectars today. I hope I like them.

I ordered some of the nectars today. I hope I like them.

Which ones did you order?

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I ordered the sample pack of nectars the other day too (on your reccomendation too vamps lol) I've been trying to choke down the shakes I have and in literally gagging. Ugh!

I ordered the roadside lemonade, chocolate truffle, vanilla bean torte, cappuccino, the iced tea one and fuzzy navel. They are supposed to arrive today. Hope I like one of these flavors so I can get on the right track with my protein as I know I'm not getting down nearly enough!