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Hello all! I was sleeved on 10-9-13. Overall, I have been doing pretty good (knock on wood). nausea is very little, gas pains are nearly gone, and tolerating the liquids well, however; The Liquid Protein "shots" (whey protein) make me nearly puke! I just can't do another one. I am really worried about my Protein I take. I have tried to dilute it, mix it in my tea's, broth, flavored water etc and it just make me wanna puke. Any suggestions of a "tolerable" liq protein?

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Hang in there. I like the Premier Protein ready to drink shakes. They aren't thick and chalky or gritty. I even drink them post op to make sure I get my Protein in.

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Hang in there. I like the premier Protein ready to drink shakes. They aren't thick and chalky or gritty. I even drink them post op to make sure I get my Protein in.

And they are about $25 a case at Costco!

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And they are about 25 a case at Costco!

Thanks! I will sure give it a try.

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The liquid Protein shots got me the closest I have come to throwing up since I had my surgery. A large box (minus one) sits in my pantry. They taunt me in there. Still causes me to shudder. I really like the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored Protein powder. It mixes well into Soups, chili, puddings. I have even been known to mix it with a half cup of Carb Smart ice cream. Just let the ice cream melt just a bit and stir it all together. Turns a treat into a Protein packed snack with low carbs. By the way, the Breyers low carb ice cream tastes very, very, good! I was blown away! Sometimes I use it as a base for a smoothie, thow in a handful of frozen banana slices, strawberries, no sugar added cherries, MMMM going to make some of those tomorrow!!!

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There are A LOT of Protein options. Google and check them out. Most allow you to buy sample packs. I use (and like) Unjury.< /p>

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Are you on clears or full liquids? For clear Proteins, I would recommend Syntrax Nectar flavors. You can get sample packets, just google Syntrax nectar sample pack. For full Protein, I like the Syntrax Matrix and Unjury brands. If you absolutely have to have ready to drink instead of Protein Powder, the Premier Protein chocolate shakes are good. I know a lot of people really love the EAS Carb Control shakes as well, but I haven't tried them myself.

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I found Unjury vanilla to be amazing. i am still having a cup a day 3 months out because it is my favorite protien source and I cannot eat much in the morning. i got a sample from my doctor and perhaps yours has some too. you can add flavorings to it. there are calorie free chocolate syrups out there.

good luck

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Are you on clears or full liquids? For clear proteins' date=' I would recommend Syntrax Nectar flavors. You can get sample packets, just google Syntrax nectar sample pack. For full Protein, I like the Syntrax Matrix and Unjury brands. If you absolutely have to have ready to drink instead of protein powder, the Premier Protein chocolate shakes are good. I know a lot of people really love the EAS Carb Control shakes as well, but I haven't tried them myself.[/quote']

Yeah I am still on Clear Liquids. Thanks for the info though, that has helped me greatly!

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I use EAS AdvantEDGE carb control ready to drink. I love the chocolate fudge. Its the consistency of chocolate milk and goes down pretty easy. It only has 17gm of Protein per shake though. I'm eating regular food now so I only do 2 to 3 shakes a day depending on how I eat. 24 shakes is 28.00 at Sams.

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