Does it exist?!

I used to love the chocolate GNC powder, but since surgery I gag getting it down. I am only 5 days post op, so still on full liquids, but I get nauseous at the smell of my shakes.

How did you get your Protein in during the liquids only stage?

Thanks in advance!!! ????

I'm 11 days post op, and I struggle with my Protein daily! I used the EAS chocolate before, and never had a problem with it. Now it makes me feel nauseous. I also bought some off Amazon that is "unflavored", it stinks so bad I can't even attempt to taste it for fear of gagging. I also bought some vanilla protein and it does the same as the chocolate. If ou run across something that works, let me know please, bc I'm averaging about 40 g of protein a day.

I had problems with the flavor of any Protein shakes after surgery, sweet or not. It was weird because they were fine pre-op, but they just wouldn't go down post-op. The only thing that worked for me was getting them really cold, then pour them over ice and sip slowly. It took me a long time to get them down, but it would get easier as the ice melted and thinned it out a little. Just stick with it, it will get better!

Edited November 29, 201411 yr by SuperDave

I too am tired of everything sweet. I tried the Un jury Chicken soup and gagged. I tried adding unflavored protein powder to my broth and it was nasty. Mainly I'm trying to drink my soup broth which is savory and then waiting 30 minutes and drinking my protein shake.

Edited November 29, 201411 yr by Thenewnic

Isopure Natural unflavored powder.

Isopure Natural unflavored powder.

What's the texture like? Have you put it in anything like soup?

You do get really fed up with the sweet stuff. I have been having fat free Soups (no lumps, chunks, etc.) with Protein powder in them at least once a day to break it up so it's not so monotonous. I don't get soft food until the middle of next week.

I bought GENEPRO Genetic Tri-Protein Peptide Powder online from Amazon and it came the next day. I saw a post on this site where someone recommended it.

It only takes 1 tablespoon and it mixes well with my soups. What I do is put the powder in a glass and add a few teaspoons of hot soup and stir it to make a paste and then slowly add more soup and stir, repeat. It blends really well this way. Other people say they mix it in their beverages, including Water, and can't tell it's there.

This Protein Powder has been a blessing for me!!!

I like the Unjury chicken soup. I also like these high protein hot soups -- you can mix them with super hot liquids, not actually boiling but just under boiling, and they won't clump or curdle, unlike most protein powders when you mix with hot liquid.

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/hot-soups/

If you are interested in hot soups, you might try the variety box to see which flavor you like.

I also like the HealthSmart hot chocolates and hot cappuccinos -- yes they are sweet, but not as sweet or thick as the cold shakes so to me they are much easier to drink. You can mix them with either water or milk - I actually do a 50/50 blend of water and milk. And just like with the soups, you can mix them with really hot liquids.

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/hot-drinks/

Bufflehead,

Do you know if the coffee flavors are caffeine free? I'm only 3 weeks out and we were told not to have any caffeine.

Thanks!

@@Tashabella they are supposed to be caffeine free and I looked at the box I have and there is no caffeine listed in the ingredients. I have to confess I add regular instant coffee to mine to bump up the coffee flavor, so I do get some caffeine with mine! You could add decaf instant to it though if you want more coffee flavor.