So here i am 3 weeks out and I am having a hard time getting in my Protein. I am eating greek yogurt, but the Protein shakes are now giving me an upset stomach and they give me diarrhea like no other? I guess it's not a bad thing but I don't want to be walking around with an upset stomach all the time? I don't know what to do. I just bought some of those pure protein shakes that you get in walmart, and I am going to try that at lunch but it's discouraging cause I know from not getting in the protein I am tired and I don't have any energy. Plus I have had a rough start with everything that has happen in the first few weeks of post surgery. I am ready for things to get better and move forward in my weight loss. Please help me I need other ways of getting in my protein.

I bought unflavored from GNC. There is still a taste to it but I started by using 1/4 of a scoop and gradually worked my way up to 1/2 in a smoothie. Still not my favorite thing to taste but it's tolerable and the other things in the mix sort of mask most of the taste. I'm at 3 1/2 months and just the last couple of weeks feel like I am on track for protein and food. It's a process, give yourself time to get there.

Finding a Protein powder that is tolerable is a challenge, isn't it? I had some whey Protein Powder that I bought at my grocery store, and I can only stand it in a few things. The unjury powders do seem to be better. I just got them in yesterday, so I haven't played around with them too much. I'm not even a week out of surgery yet, so I'm focusing on hydrating as my first goal. I am able to tolerate the Isopure drinks thankfully! That is a great way to knock out some protein grams. I am going to try the strawberry Unjury in Jello the next time I make some, and I also like the ready made shakes called "Oh yeah", (strange name) but they are good. Found them at my grocery store's health food section. I can tolerate the Atkins shakes, but they do give me a strange feeling in my tummy. I'm only on day two of full liquids, so they might have just been a little rich for me yet. There are some great suggestions on this link! If anyone finds something new, make sure to add it! Blessings to all of you on this journey!

Thanks for all the advice, I found a way to get in some of my protein!!! I can eat those Quest Protein bars, but then I add more milk to my Protein shakes and I can tolerate them that way!!! I have to Water down the powder!!! Then yesterday I made some chili with kidney Beans and ground turkey, and YUM, it came out so good, and I can get it to go and stay down!!! I love it!!!

<p>OMG, ok so I went to GNC at lunch to get an isopure, and UGH Gross, I got blue raspberry, I love blue raspberry, it is so sweet and nasty, it has a horrible after taste. I don't know what I am going to do for protein at this point? Not to mention they cost $4.85 each with my membership discount? I am all set I think I will just find things to eat that will make up my protein, I am not drinking this stuff. Well I am going to drink this for today but after this nope I won't try another one???? Gross!!!</p>

Try the GNC Lean Shakes ... I love them, mainly the strawberry

I noticed that after the surgery, I was lactose intolerant. This lasted for a couple months and then went away. But having diarrhea is a sign for being lactose intolerant. If this is the cause, it will restrict the choices for your Protein supplement. You cannot use milk. I used Muscle Milk Light which I blended with Water and a half a banana. This product is Lactose Free. I preferred vanilla Creme but that's a function of taste.

Thanks James, I actually have been able to do milk now for my Protein shakes I just have to add more milk than when I was, so instead of doing 8 oz of milk I do like 10 with a scoop of protein powder, it makes it easier, I think the thickness is what was bothering me?