I started my pre-op diet! I am being sleeved on 12/18. The only issue I have is drinking the Protein drink!!! What can I do to make it better! I am so tired of drinking the chocolate flavor.

#please no crazy comment

#just trying to get help me complete my required amount

Try Unjury chicken broth protein powder. Great break from the sweet drinks.

The unjury chicken is great, especially mixed with chicken broth. I drank that a lot immediately postop. Also, consider making your own shakes from powder, instead of buying the premade ones. You can mix them with non-sweet things to cut the sweetness a little. Try mixing with plain nonfat greek yogurt, skim or almond milk, PB2 Peanut Butter, coffee, etc. Also, you can mix unflavored powder into puddings, broth, and other Soups to boost the Protein. Your preop diet may not leave much room for flexibility, so don't go off of it, but just keep these ideas in mind for later.

There is a whole sub-forum dedicated to protein drinks. I'll move this thread there and you can also read the other info available in there. I think you'll find that your tastes change after surgery, so don't buy a lot of anything during the pre-op! For what it's worth my favorite protein drinks are the Optifast VLCD chocolate. Not too sweet, not too high in calories, but reasonable amount of protein (17 grams in a serving). There are other protein powders with 30+ grams in a serving, but I find that the calories are higher than I am willing to go, and the Optifast also has a good coverage of vitamins and minerals.

By far the best Protein drink I've tasted is the nectar whey Protein Isolate. DrVita.com was having a special on it, don't know if it's still going. It's a bit more expensive but well worth it. There are tons of flavors, all carb and fat free with gobs of protein. There are fruit flavored ones you mix with Water and more traditional ones that can be made with milk or water. I ordered the vanilla Torte, the Cappucino and the Fuzzy Navel.

Janet

I like the Pure Protein pre-made chocolate. I purchase them from costco. Works out to $1.50 per drink for 30 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbs and 160 calories.

My surgeon recommended it. Great chocolate taste.

Although I'm on 1 week pre-op liquids only, so I'm getting a little tired of them (4x a day)...