Protien, water & vitamin intake

[Quanna 2]

Was sleeved on 12/1 and discharged 12/3. Not having any complications but I have a problem with all the Protien shakes I have tried. Either too sweet or too milky tasting. Tried Unjury (all flavors), Premier Protien (vanilla & chocolate) and one from Vitamin Shoppe. I have one more week of liquids n that will include starting back work. I know this can't be okay. Times I cry sometimes I laugh at what I have done to myself. Just can't end up back in hospital. Somebody help everything just taste terrible!

Edited December 7, 2014 by Quanna

[Elode 8,093]

Premier Protein is the only one I like. I drank it for two weeks pre-surgery and I'm 5 weeks out still loving them...but only chocolate!

[hillgirly 228]

How about an unflavored that you can put in Jello, crystal light or juice? Of course, unjury has one, but there are others as well. I don't know about your plan, but I was on Clear Liquids for a week, then full liquids for two...full liquids included yogurt - I would mix Protein powder in plain Greek yogurt. That was a nice change from the shakes

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Are you on full liquids? I would drink my shakes during the day and at night I had pureed bean Soup. That savory break in the evening was the only thing that got me through and I only had to do full liquids for 2 weeks.

[Mrs.RRn 2,110]

The Premire shakes saved me... I wouldn't say they were amazing, but they were easy to get down.

[bams1220 6]

I'm day 3 pre-op and I'm using Premier Protein. I also blend mines with extracts to give it different tastes. They r really good with the extracts.

[Quanna 2]

Premier Protein is the only one I like. I drank it for two weeks pre-surgery and I'm 5 weeks out still loving them...but only chocolate!

For got to include that but yes tried it too...hate it

[Quanna 2]

How about an unflavored that you can put in Jello, crystal light or juice? Of course, UNJURY has one, but there are others as well. I don't know about your plan, but I was on Clear Liquids for a week, then full liquids for two...full liquids included yogurt - I would mix Protein Powder in plain Greek yogurt. That was a nice change from the shakes

Yes tried Unflavored & put in crystal light and jello. Haven't been able to stomach juices either. Gonna ask tomorrow about yogurt. Thanks

[Quanna 2]

Are you on full liquids? I would drink my shakes during the day and at night I had pureed bean Soup. That savory break in the evening was the only thing that got me through and I only had to do full liquids for 2 weeks.

Full liquids 2 weeks but I don't think I can do anything pureed yet

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I was allowed the bean Soup since it was more liquid-y then mushy. I made my own so I had to start with pureeing the Beans, then I strained out the skins, mixed it with a bit of vegetable broth and drank it. I don't eat meat but maybe you could do something like a cream of chicken soup or at the very least chicken or beef broth. It's not going to be a big Protein push, but I got in most of my Protein early on with the shakes so it balanced out. I was also allowed yogurt when I was in the full liquid stage.

Double check with your medical team and see if that's allowed. Just being able to break up the monotony of sweet made a big difference.

Edited December 8, 2014 by BLERDgirl

[Quanna 2]

I was allowed the bean Soup since it was more liquid-y then mushy. I made my own so I had to start with pureeing the Beans, then I strained out the skins, mixed it with a bit of vegetable broth and drank it. I don't eat meat but maybe you could do something like a cream of chicken Soup or at the very least chicken or beef broth. It's not going to be a big Protein push, but I go in most of my Protein early on with with shakes so it balanced out. I was also allowed yogurt when I was in the full liquid stage.

Double check with your medical team and see if that's allowed. Just being able to break up the monotony of sweet made a big difference.

Yes I will check because what I'm doing now isn't working. I know I can't do what I did last week again this week and not be back at hospital. Somethings gotta change. Thanks

[jmscout6 27]

Muscle milk?