So I do not need to do a liquid diet for my surgery, however, I decided that I wanted to do it so I can get used to it. This is super hard. I can eat a whole pie of pizza. Omg I am hating diet snapple and the jello. I got my first protein shake from Atkins (strawberry flavor) it's ok for now but I know I'll get tired of it soon. I am a super picky eater and hate the taste of milky stuff. So anyone recommends a protein drink that tastes ok without the end feeling of milk?

Shop around. Find something you like. Go to GNC or the grocery stores and try different things.

So I do not need to do a liquid diet for my surgery, however, I decided that I wanted to do it so I can get used to it. This is super hard. I can eat a whole pie of pizza. Omg I am hating diet snapple and the jello. I got my first protein shake from Atkins (strawberry flavor) it's ok for now but I know I'll get tired of it soon. I am a super picky eater and hate the taste of milky stuff. So anyone recommends a protein drink that tastes ok without the end feeling of milk?

Syntrax Nectar unflavored protein powder is good when mixed in water with a Crystal Lite packet. It's also good mixed with savory puréed soups, although don't mix it straight into hot soup, or it will clump. Many people like the Isopure clear protein drinks. I tried them pre-op and didn't love them, but I've heard they can be improved by thinning them into a similarly flavored Crystal Lite. I also drink the Click Decaf Mocha protein, and the Unjury chicken flavored protein mixed in chicken broth.

Syntrax nectar has fruity flavor liquids. I like Very Cherry and Fuzzy Navel. Isopure zero carb is like a fruit drink with 40 grams of Protein in one bottle. I like them better with some Water added.

I like Premier ready made shakes. No funky after taste. I added sugar free flavored syrups by Davinci and Toriani to the vanilla flavor and chocolate for variety.

I also don't love the after taste of shakes so I have a wonderful recipe. I buy Body Fortress in chocolate. I use 8 oz. milk (I use unsweetened vanilla, almond milk) 1 scoop the powder, a little decaf instant coffee (about 1 tablespoon) about 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and lots of ice. It becomes as thick as McDonald's shakes. I have been having these for Breakfast for over 1 1/2 years and banded less than that. I have a small Hamilton Beach blender that is also the drinking mug, they are under $20. at Target or Walmart.

As for drinking. I brew my own decaf iced tea and use sweetener. I hate lemon. Good luck with your up coming WLS.

I hear you re the shakes. I've always struggled with milky stuff and most of them are dairy based. Check with your Dr. but mine has allowed me to make up green juices (green apple, cucumber, mint, celery, kale, spinach, ginger - take what you like don't like) and add a protein powder. I've found this is a good replacement for shakes and you get the benefit of all those greens/nutrients. Usana make a good protein powder which is US based. The other option is to take a basic low fat tin soup eg tomato and add protein - pea protein is good with soup and you can't really taste it. Start with small amounts and experiment with combinations till you find what suits your taste buds! Good luck!

Ps you are ABSOLUTELY doing the right thing to start all this pre-op so you can detox from sugar/carbs and work out what's going to work post op. Best of luck and let us know how you get on!

You posted the same thing in a separate thread. I have asked the host of this forum to merge the topics into one thread or delete the duplicate thread.

http://www.bariatric...-surgery-story/

Edited December 23, 201312 yr by ribearty

Hi guys,

I used Syntrax a Nectar chocolate and they have several good flavors. I used premier shakes pre op but post op had to slowly add them in.

You posted the same thing in a separate thread. I have asked the host of this forum to merge the topics into one thread or delete the duplicate thread. http://www.bariatric...-surgery-story/

Maybe I did that so I can get as much information as possible. So that was not needed. Thanks

donaboss, on 23 Dec 2013 - 19:08, said:

ribearty said

Maybe I did that so I can get as much information as possible. So that was not needed.

You are new so maybe did not see it is a violation of forum rules to cross post topics.

Thanks.

Edited December 24, 201312 yr by ribearty