Hi Everybody,

I'm three days post-op and just starting full liquids from only clear. Can you give me some ideas of where to use unflavored Protein powder? I bought a pound of Syntrax nectar.

On a happy note, my surgery went very well. My gastric band was removed and I had a VSG at the same time. I was prepared for most of the possible problems by reading this site. Thanks to all who contribute. Lucky for me my two days in the hospital went smooth and I'm at home now resting and thinking of what to have for meals. I have no appetite yet but know I need to eat and hydrate. Planning ahead works for me.

thanks

The Laughing Cat

GNC has unflavored. I put some in broth yesterday and it was good.

You can stir unflavored protein powder into lots of things: soup, broth, yogurt, and cottage cheese, for example. If you are allowed to eat things like mashed potatoes or oatmeal, you can use it there too. But keep the amounts small or it will taste funky. For example, I used a half of a scoop of the Syntrax Nectar in my chai tea (approx. 8 ounces of tea). Be careful mixing into anything hot -- you need to test it with a food thermometer and make sure it is under 140 degrees or the protein will denature and clump, which is truly nasty. I find it works best with things that have a pretty strong flavor of their own and which are more on the savory side than sweet.