Hey y'all I have a serious problem. So I'm supposed to start my 1 week pre op diet today. So yesterday I go to Wal-Mart and pick up the Whey Protein shake and choose the vanilla flavored. Well today as I'm looking at the sheet my nutritionist gave me apparently I was supposed to get a non flavored protein shake UGH ! My question is how bad is it if I just used the vanilla flavored? Had anyone else made this same mistake or do I just take it as a loss and go buy another shake and keep this one for later?? Help please thanks everyone

you might ask your nut for specific guidance on the brand if not provided. I've heard of unflavored Protein powder but not an unflavored shake. Do the numbers (calories, carbs, protein etc.) meet or beat what you were supposed to buy?

I'm sorry I meant protein powder !!

I've not heard of having to restrict to unflavored before...but check with your drs office as to why....sometimes it's because you can add it to anything so you can get in more Protein... you can probably use it afterwards, so it won't be wasted.

Also, you can go to InsureNutrition.com to get free Protein shakes if your insurance covers it, along with scar cream and possibly vitamins! Just a few minutes to fill out and have it delivered to your door every month...LOVE IT!

Wow big girl panties thanks so much for all of that info I'm going to go online and check that out now ! I'm hoping that I will be able to use the kind I bought now I can't imagine the taste of an unflavored protein powder lol!

the thing with unflavored is that you can add it (sprinkle) on to any food/drink to get in extra Protein.

You can also mix it up with Torani syrups to make up your own blends... have fun with it! Their website is suppose to have recipes too...

Adding flavor is what I did, although I used flavored Protein powder as well. I used ff/ss pudding powders (butterscotch, cheese cake, lemon), crystal light (orange is wonderful in vanilla protein shakes), sugar free syrups, PB2 and natural pb (careful though its loaded with calories). Be creative! I still drink a shake at least once a day to get my protein in. Oh yeah, I also added Dannon Light and Fit flavored Greek yogurt for added protein and sometimes just the plain. The thing about the pudding powder is when mixed along with the ice it makes your shake thick, so if you can't do the thickness, might not work for you. I had fun with this and coming up with different flavors. My current favorite is the unjury strawberry Sorbet with Crystal Light Raspberry lemonade. I make ice cubes with the lemonade too, so that the flavor isn't diluted by the ice. Enjoy!!

Adding flavor is what I did, although I used flavored Protein powder as well. I used ff/ss pudding powders (butterscotch, cheese cake, lemon), crystal light (orange is wonderful in vanilla protein shakes), sugar free syrups, PB2 and natural pb (careful though its loaded with calories). Be creative! I still drink a shake at least once a day to get my protein in. Oh yeah, I also added Dannon Light and Fit flavored Greek yogurt for added protein and sometimes just the plain. The thing about the pudding powder is when mixed along with the ice it makes your shake thick, so if you can't do the thickness, might not work for you. I had fun with this and coming up with different flavors. My current favorite is the unjury strawberry Sorbet with Crystal Light Raspberry lemonade. I make ice cubes with the lemonade too, so that the flavor isn't diluted by the ice. Enjoy!!

Thanks for this info. Can you put all that stuff in it during the pre-op liquid diet phase?

Adding flavor is what I did, although I used flavored Protein powder as well. I used ff/ss pudding powders (butterscotch, cheese cake, lemon), crystal light (orange is wonderful in vanilla protein shakes), sugar free syrups, PB2 and natural pb (careful though its loaded with calories). Be creative! I still drink a shake at least once a day to get my protein in. Oh yeah, I also added Dannon Light and Fit flavored Greek yogurt for added protein and sometimes just the plain. The thing about the pudding powder is when mixed along with the ice it makes your shake thick, so if you can't do the thickness, might not work for you. I had fun with this and coming up with different flavors. My current favorite is the unjury strawberry Sorbet with Crystal Light Raspberry lemonade. I make ice cubes with the lemonade too, so that the flavor isn't diluted by the ice. Enjoy!!

Thanks for this info. Can you put all that stuff in it during the pre-op liquid diet phase?

Yep I sure did! I lost over 20 lbs pre-op, too!

i too am experimenting ,pre-op shakes and so far not too crazy about a bunch of them, but getting by.

i start pre-op officially in about 3 wks so this is helpful. thanks!