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I agree I'm scheduled for nov 4 I'm approaching day 11 it's much easier after that 1st week. I'm priding on myself that I haven't cheated not even once but I don't do those Protein Shakes I only take 1 a day they are gross and I don't have a appetite do y'all think I'm going to die lol it's just that I'd rather not even eat but I get plenty of Water in the broth is gross now too I only eat the sugar free popscicles but I only have about 2 a day we'll yesterday I had 1 and today I haven't eaten or drank anything but water I'm just not hungry and in tired of holding my nose to drink those Protein shakes hummmm what's the worst case scenario if j don't drink them I only have about 4 days left I mean I may can do broths or one protein a day idk

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Find a way to dr up the shakes so you can drink them. Whirl them up with ice and some sugar free Torani syrups...anything.

You can't go 4 days without nutrition. Call your dr tomorrow and ask them if it's really that bad.

But think about it..you've made it 11 whole days!! You can totally make it 4 more!

You got this! And btw..I made it 15 days in just shakes. Felt super proud as a result. Keep in mind, post op, you'll be forced to rely on the Protein supplement for a while. Try some different ones from the Vitamin shoppe if you've for that store near you!

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You are going to be on Protein shakes for awhile after surgery, so you should find one you like. I used Bariatric Advantage Choc and vanilla. The vanilla you can flavor with things like piña colada or other fruits. Also powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury has a chicken Soup mix that is high in Protein, and a strawberry sorbet flavor that is great mixed with sugar free Jello.

Good luck on your journey. It's going to be amazing!

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I feel you on this one. I had the same issue. I was on a 10 day Protein liquid diet (5 shakes a day). They were gross! I even got violently sick off them one day. So I went on Clear liquids for a day. I begged my surgeon to not make me drink them. They really wanted me to try to reintroduce them and drink them. They suggested I mix them with non-fat milk instead of Water and add crushed ice. That did help, but there was still noway I was drinking 5 of them a day. I could only get in 3. I called the Dr. back and asked if I needed to drink all 5 everyday. And they really wanted me to, because they didn't want my electrolytes depleated for my surgery. I tried and tried, but most days is was only 3 shakes and sometimes 4. All my pre-op labs were good and I did fine in surgery.

So after all that.... I feel ya! I would probably call the Dr's office and discuss this with them and see if you can come to a compromise than just go off on your own plan.

probably not much help lol sorry :( but I can relate.

Bonnie

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Find a way to dr up the shakes so you can drink them. Whirl them up with ice and some sugar free Torani syrups...anything. You can't go 4 days without nutrition. Call your dr tomorrow and ask them if it's really that bad. But think about it..you've made it 11 whole days!! You can totally make it 4 more! You got this! And btw..I made it 15 days in just shakes. Felt super proud as a result. Keep in mind' date=' post op, you'll be forced to rely on the Protein supplement for a while. Try some different ones from the Vitamin shoppe if you've for that store near you! [/quote']

Your right I'm going to just force at least 2 or 3 thanks for the support

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My favorite Protein shake so far is Isopure Zero Carb Cookies AND CREAM. It actually does the flavor justice (kinda! lol). I usually add a little NF/SF Greek yogurt and some fruit to it, just for variety. But if you like chocolate, there are several good types available.

The other folks above are right; you HAVE to get used to having Protein shakes for postop. Several brands will let you buy "sample packs" or give you some samples for free to try. And I think GNC lets you return products if you don't like them. :)

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My favorite Protein shake so far is Isopure Zero Carb Cookies AND CREAM. It actually does the flavor justice (kinda! lol). I usually add a little NF/SF Greek yogurt and some fruit to it' date=' just for variety. But if you like chocolate, there are several good types available. The other folks above are right; you HAVE to get used to having Protein shakes for postop. Several brands will let you buy "sample packs" or give you some samples for free to try. And I think GNC lets you return products if you don't like them. :)[/quote']

I'm just going to have to get them down I just don't know I have the non flavored bariatruc advantage I have chocolate and stray berry Syrup it's still gross it's the smell I take it like its medicine I down it quick

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I mix my protien shakes with Almond Milk and ice in the blender. The shakes are creamier and taste better!

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Honestly, I never had them. They made me sick every time I tried and I tried every different brand and flavor. I'm not dead and I'm 3 weeks post op. My CRNP knew this also.

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