Hello, so I am pre op and drink a premier protein shake in the morning, yesterday it gave me a migraine and today I threw up what looked like the entire shake, projectile style. Has anyone else experienced this with protein shakes? I've been drinking them for a few weeks but haven't had a problem until the last two days...

Could it be you have a bug? I know a nasty one has been going around. Other than that different brands can do fine for a minute and the next have you running for the powder room. I love Adkins, been drinking it for probably 4 years now.

Good luck!

I have no idea! Now that you mention it, it's been a long time since I've thrown up but I took a nap and I still feel awful and dizzy and hot and cold sweats now. It very well may have been the start of some crud. I haven't eaten anything else because I hate throwing up! I cry every time I do, so I drank some water and stood up and felt dizzy so i laid right back down... I've never been able to nap like this during the day so you could very well be right that I'm coming down with something.

​Oh no! That's horrible. I hope you are feeling better.

I actually started off drinking the premier Protein shakes pre-op. I liked drinking them for awhile, but something happened with the taste after awhile. They gave me a strange feeling in my stomach. I have tried numerous protein shakes until I found one I really liked, and believe me after your surgery your tastes will change and you probably won't be able to stand the ones you liked pre-op. I LOVED Syntha 6 chocolate cake batter. Now that I am post op I can't stand them. I hope that you find one that works for you. Take care

Sounds like a virus of some sort, not the Protein shake. Hope you feel better soon.

Yeah I'm thinking I do have some sort of flu although I did do some research and it turns out there are lots of people who get sick after eating or drinking whey protein. I just hope I can kick this crap fast, I'm not a good sick person. :-p

Can't tolerate any flavor of bariatric advantage shake mixes. I'm pre-op and have tried mixing with everything from water, to skim milk to almond milk etc. I either throw them up or have diarrhea. The premier is something I can handle though. I don't know what's wrong with the others that bother my digestive tract.

Oh no! I hope you feel better soon! Xx

I have no idea! Now that you mention it, it's been a long time since I've thrown up but I took a nap and I still feel awful and dizzy and hot and cold sweats now. It very well may have been the start of some crud. I haven't eaten anything else because I hate throwing up! I cry every time I do, so I drank some Water and stood up and felt dizzy so i laid right back down... I've never been able to nap like this during the day so you could very well be right that I'm coming down with something.

Can't tolerate any flavor of Bariatric Advantage shake mixes. I'm pre-op and have tried mixing with everything from Water, to skim milk to almond milk etc. I either throw them up or have diarrhea. The premier is something I can handle though. I don't know what's wrong with the others that bother my digestive tract.

I didn't find I had any issues with the bariatric advantage shakes from a physical standpoint, but no matter what I did to them, and what flavor I tried, I just didn't like the taste as much as other brands. They also did not seem to mix as well no matter how long I stirred them or shook them in a shaker bottle. Premier also had the advantage of being sold at costco and being considerably less expensive.

I get sick from most with artificial sweeteners. Try imetabolic. I absolutely love it. You can find it online. It has no articulate sweeteners and tastes great.

Well unless I had a 24 hour something something i feel great today and I didn't have a protein shake.... I'm reconsidering it may have been the shake.. I'm going to try some different shakes thanks for the suggestions!

Hi, below are a few ideas to spice up your Protein shakes if your diet allows. I can no longer drink the shakes straight up so I had to research other options. Hope you feel better soon. Post-Bariatric Diet: SOOTHING smoothies

During your first four weeks following surgery, you will need to adhere to a diet beginning with liquids only and progressing to soft pureed foods. Higher than average protein intakes are necessary in the bariatric patient. Using whey Protein powder in smoothies, hot cereals and Soups will help to ensure your protein intake is adequate. The following are some ideas to give your meals variety. The equipment you will need is a blender, magic bullet, or food processor.

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

Add at least one item from each category to create your smoothie. To the protein powder, add a fruit, protein base, spice, sweetener and Fiber. Process the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Realize these recipes will yield about 10 ounces per serving. Slowly sip the amount you can ingest, usually about 4 ounces at a time. Cover and refrigerate the unused smoothie, stir and enjoy the remainder within 24 hours.

THE INGREDIENTS:

WHEY PROTIEN POWDER: Add one serving of your protein powder.

THE FRUIT:

You can blend any fruit into the smoothie, fresh, sugar free frozen, or canned fruit packed in its own juice. Use about ½ cup. Frozen fruit makes a thick smooth drink. When using fresh or canned fruit, add a few ice cubes.

THE PROTEIN BASE:

To this add 8 ounces of skim milk or soy milk (Soy slender or Continent 8). To boost the protein, add one of the following: 1/3 cup skim milk powder, 6 ounces of sugar free / fat free yogurt, ½ cup of cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup of silken tofu, or two tablespoons of smooth nut butter.

THE SPICE:

You can add just about any spice that your taste buds want. Some ideas include cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, cardamom, fennel, parsley. Start with 1/8 teaspoon and add more to intensify the flavor.

THE SWEET:

If you need to, add Splenda or Nutrasweet.

THE FIBER:

Since constipation is problematic adding a fiber supplement is recommended. One to two servings of Benefiber or Flaxseed meal can be put into your shake twice per day.

The combinations are endless, so get creative and be sure to try the combinations you like. The following are some of our favorites:

In a blender, add the ingredients and process until smooth. Remember to add the Benefiber. Sip slowly, take your time and enjoy.

JUST PEACHY

One scoop of protein powder, ½ cup frozen peaches, 6 oz of vanilla yogurt, 8 ounces of vanilla soy milk, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon

VERY berry

One scoop of protein powder, ½ cup frozen berry blend, ¼ cup cottage cheese, 8 ounces of milk, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg

HAWAIIAN DREAM

One scoop of protein powder, ½ cup crushed pineapple, 1/3 cup tofu, one cup of milk, 1/8 teaspoon of ginger, add a few ice cubes.

CREAMY pumpkin

One scoop of protein powder, ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree, one cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar free maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and a few ice cubes.

ORANGE CARROT BLEND

One scoop of protein powder, one half of an orange, one small jar of baby carrots, 6 ounces of vanilla yogurt, 6 ounces of milk, ½ teaspoon of vanilla and a few ice cubes.

Peanut Butter banana

One scoop of protein powder, one cup of chocolate soy milk, ½ banana, two tablespoons of peanut butter and a few ice cubes.

Adding your protein powder to creamy soups and hot cereals is just as easy. Puree soups and add whey protein, then gently heat. Stir protein powder into hot cereals.

Thanks for the tips! I will be sure to try some of these.

They make me nauseous and give me the runs sometimes. I still use them a couple of times a week tho. Convenient. LOL.