Hi there & Happy Friday! I have been reading *read - lurking* for a few weeks now. I really appreciate all the information, tips and suggestions that this site and all of the members provide!

I have already had my surgical consult, psych eval, taken 1 of my 2 required nutrition classes, have had blood work done, and now just waiting for my PCP to provide a letter clearing me for surgery. Then I should get my date! Surgeon said my surgery date could be in about a month!

I have started drinking the recommended Protein shakes (fusion Bariatrics), for one meal a day, leading up to the liver reduction diet 2 weeks prior, which will then be 4 shakes a day. I had my first shake this morning - the Cinnamon Roll flavor (which was supposed to be one of the best flavors), and have to be honest, I thought i was going to throw up. Has anyone else had this happen? I'm hoping its just because its new and I'm not used to the flavor/texture.

Thanks again for any input. Happy Valentines Day!

Hi and welcome!

I had a try a few shakes before I found one that I liked. Some were just plain horrible and I couldn't finish. Others I thought I could tolerate, then decided after a couple more times that it wasn't going to work.

There are things you can do to change the texture and flavor - you can add some fruit (I whiz in some low glycemic berries or peaches) and you can add some sugar free syrups (I use Torani). You can try different temperatures - I will mix chocolate with some 1% milk and heat it up in the microwave (careful to not exceed the recommended temp on the label) for hot chocolate and I might even add some sugar free peppermint syrup. Or you can whiz in some ice cubes for a thicker, colder shake.

One thing I would caution you on - when you do find a shake mix or drink that you like, don't over purchase. Once you have surgery, your tastes may change and that shake you loved pre-surgery makes you gag post-surgery.

Best of luck to you!

Edited February 14, 201412 yr by McButterpants

I too had trouble with my first few protein shakes, loved the taste. I was allowed to add sugar free surups like sf caramel surups which made it taste like a yummy shake. My problem was the amount gurgling and gas the protein shakes cause. But then again the gas got me walking to get rid of the it. Good luck you will find the right one.

The only shake I have ever drank is Premier shakes...I assume that they all taste awful so i went to Protein juice from Blissful Wellness.

I like them and they don't come back up...15 gms of protein....they aren't bad.....I also add premier to hot chocolate and it is working as well. It has cut down on some of the gagging reflex....

But I am post so I require less.....

Oh and welcome to the forum

Edited February 14, 201412 yr by RJ'S/beginning

The group I am in has to drink Carnation Breakfast Essentials. I think they are pretty good. We have to mix them with Hood Simply Smart milk because it has 2 more grams of Protein than most milk. I am on day 10 of my liquid diet. 4 days to go. Surgery on the 19th. Can't wait!!

If you try the Carnation you must switch over to the sugar free after the surgery. I have already started them and they are not to bad either.

I used Adkins Advantage before and Premier afterwards. I could not handle the ones that you had to mix yourself (what my doctor sold to me). Best of luck!

I love the chocolate ready to drink premier shakes.

Welcome to the forum

Hi I tried premier shakes which is fine but at first I couldn't tolerate them.

I did the best with Nectar Syntax shakes different flavors. So yes, I've met some protein shakes that I couldn't tolerate. Your taste buds may change too.

My newest obsession is Syntrax Matrix 5.0 cookies and cream! I mix it with 12 ounces of FF lactose free milk and start my day off with 35 grams of protein!

Thank you so much everyone for your input. It is appreciated. Next time i see my nutritionist (next Wed), I am going to ask her if I can try other brands of shakes. They were pretty specific on the one brand (Fusion), so i just want to make sure using other brands is "okay"

Thanks again!

I chose powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and have been able to stick with it since surgery - I drink the vanilla, chocolate Spledor and strawberry.