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I have just started the 3 month medically supervised pre-op diet required by my insurance. I have started to make lifestyle changes now so the post surgery lifestyle won't be such a shock to the system. I have given up my beloved diet coke for 10 days and finally don't crave it anymore. I walk twice a day. I have now changed out my lunch to a Protein Shake. I make it with skim milk and 6 ice cubes in my blender and I have a milkshake for lunch every day! I use different extracts for different flavors and also mix in frozen fruit and ground flax seed. I LOVE my lunch treat every day an really look forward to it. I thought I would feel deprived but it is the exact opposite. In 2 weeks I plan on cutting out refined carbs (pasta, refined sugar, white flour based products). And I will regularly be changing my diet and habits as I get closer to surgery. So back to my question, am I the odd person who looks forward to their Protein Shakes? I love experimenting with flavors and combinations. It will be a long time before I run out of flavor ideas and blending it with ice makes it a real treat!

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I'm nearly a year out and still ENJOY a shake. Lol

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6 months out and still not tired of my ready to drink premier shakes. I have them 3 or 4 times a week, Breakfast usually.

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I'm almost 8 months out and still have a Premiere Protein Shake for Breakfast almost every day. I find it really helps me hit my Protein goal for the day and the nutritionist said one a day is okay.

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Yup - every day. 2 years out. I really do enjoy them, especially the ON chocolate casein shake every night.

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Yep, love my shakes everyday. In fact, I think I would have a little panic attack if I didn't have one...like something was missing or terribly wrong! And Like you, I use a huge variety of flavor options, but tend to mostly drink my top 3-4 flavors.

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I LOVED my shakes while I was still preop. After surgery though my taste buds just revolted against the shakes so now I don't drink them. I am going to try them again in another month though and see how my body reacts a second time aroun.

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