I have 2 weeks left on liquids, and I've come to the place where I don't think I can stomach protein shakes any longer. What did you do when you came to this point? I'm not sure what else there is to do if I can't drink protein shakes right now.

I am still pre op- however I read from several people (somewhere! I have read so much it all comes together) There is these protein "shots" they are literally 1-3oz maybe and it's a lot of protein in them - I may can find them again but I would think that small amount would be so much easier to get down verses an entire shake

Ah! Found some - it's zero sugar and 28g whey protein - it's 2.5oz bottles

Research the shots, many are collagen Protein which is not absorbed well..and they test like dog butt, so if I'm going to drink dog butt I ABSOLUTELY want it working right!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 200.6

I am still pre op- however I read from several people (somewhere! I have read so much it all comes together) There is these Protein "shots" they are literally 1-3oz maybe and it's a lot of protein in them - I may can find them again but I would think that small amount would be so much easier to get down verses an entire shake

They tasted really nasty! So for me they were harder to get down.

They also make protein pills

They also make Protein pills

Details please! I'd go for a magic pill over shakes and bars any day!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 200.2

http://www.dietdirect.com/protein-pills-tablets.html

Pretty sure GNC carries them too

Also you can buy empty capsules and put your protein powder in it

I tried the Protein shots (42 g per shot) and as someone said above tastes like dog butt... actually I think dog butt would taste better. I ordered 2 cases and ended up sending them back they were horrible. Try different brands and/or flavors. I'm 16 months post op and really do not need the protein anymore since I am getting it from food but at times I replace a meal with a Protein shake like after a workout. They are not my fav.. but i quickly drink them and be done with it. You could get unflavored and sprinkle on your food !!!

It is VERY important to get your protein ... its a must !!!!!

I've never tried the shots but just thought I'd throw it out there! For the shakes I drink Premier Protein and I think they taste great!

I've never tried the shots but just thought I'd throw it out there! For the shakes I drink Premier Protein and I think they taste great!

I drink premier Protein in chocolate. Can find them at SAMs & costco. Only ones I could stomach. As far as the shots some of the patients in my support group add them to 32oz of Water and just sip on it all day. They say you can't hardly taste them in the water. Otherwise I have to agree they are probably worse than butt, which I have not tasted lol! Gave mine away to support group.

Most (if not all) Protein shots or bullets are collagen protein which has a digestibility score of 8 out of a possible 100. All the protein in the world is useless if you can't digest it.

Liquid Protein vs. tablets? An interesting question. I haven't been able to find a definitive answer after more than an hour of researching. So let's consider the anecdotal evidence:

- You never hear of a doctor recommending protein tablets (at least I never have).

- Virtually all bariatric surgeons stress the importance of post-op protein

- Doctors are well aware that many folks struggle with getting enough protein

- liquid protein supplements (shakes, drinks like Isopure, or powders mixed with some liquid) appear to be the overwhelming doctor recommended choice. In spite of the fact that, given the choice, tablets would almost certainly be preferred by many.

I don't know what it is (although I suspect it may be a question of absorption), but there has to be a reason why tablets are conspicuously absent in the options recommended by doctors. Probably would be a good idea to check with your doctor before substituting tablets for other protein supplement options.

I am post op so this may not mean much but here goes anyway. I tried the protein shots and found that the New Whey with 42gms of protein in the acai berry brand was so nasty even added to water it was gross and I couldn't imagine sipping on this all day. the short bottle shot in fruit punch was drinkable can't remember the name of it but the reason I said i am post op and this may not mean much is because I was doing the shots for protein when I had ran out of the meal replacement and my doctor had to get me back on track. protein wasn't all my body needed at that time so I had to get my meal replacements back in play for the vit & nutrients that a protein shot will not provide. I was also told by a personal trainer that the body only absorbs 35gms of protein at one sitting anyway so when me and my smart self was adding protein to my meal replacement to get it done and over with in one sitting i was not getting the protein absorption like I really needed. and you know what comes next with poor absorption of protein. The body starts to suffer skin and hair.

I think I may go back to Premier. I had a chocolate one left and drank that after I came home and it went well. Vanilla doesn't taste good anymore. I knew I should have listened to everyone and not bought protein before surgery. Now I have three jugs of Nectar I can't stand. My surgeon's office was pushing it on us.

Wow! I am glad that I saw this post. I am having issues getting down my protein shakes and I have been thinking of looking into the shots. I don't think I would like dog butt. I have been using milk to get in the extra protein.