My name is JT and I'm 15 years old and on (August 15 2016) I had gastric bypass in Houston Texas at Texas children's hospital. Everything was going GREAT until I had my first protein shake!! Everytime I try to drink one I gag and throw up!! And it HURTS!!!! And it's not that I'm drinking to fast it's the smell,taste,and texture of it! Does anyone know of another way to get protein? I need another way cause I CANT go another day of FORCING myself to drink these because I NEED protein!! And I have a month to go!!! ANYONE PLEASE HELP!! Thank You!!

Try some of the other protein drinks like Isopure, Atkins Lift, Syntrax - they are more of a water or juice consistency. You can also get unflavored protein powder and mix with broth or a fluid (Powerade Zero, crystal light). Hang in there! You can do this!!!

Many patients find it difficult to meet their daily Fluid and Protein requirements right after surgery. That is because their body is in a major heal mode. So just keep trying and you should get there within the next few weeks.

Many individuals experience changes in the way things taste and smell after surgery. This can make it difficult for some to drink their Protein shakes. It is important that you be able to tolerate protein shakes. You do not have to like it, only tolerate it. I hate the taste of protein shakes. But I did some experimentation until I found something I could tolerate. In the end, I found that I could drink Muscle Milk Light (vanilla Creme) Protein shake powder blended with Water with a half a banana. That was what I could tolerate. But there are many choices out there, many different compositions. If you try them all and still cannot find one you can tolerate then another option is to drink fortified milk.

32 ounces of 1% milk fortified with 1 cup of powdered milk will give you 56 grams of protein. You can mix up a pitcher and drink a little at a time throughout the entire day.

I was choking down Protein drinks until I gave up. I started drinking milk and adding dry milk for extra protein.

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Try some of the other protein drinks like Isopure, Atkins Lift, Syntrax - they are more of a water or juice consistency. You can also get unflavored protein powder and mix with broth or a fluid (Powerade Zero, crystal light). Hang in there! You can do this!!!

I have done tried the unflavored and it does the same thing but thank you soo much

I was choking down protein drinks until I gave up. I started drinking milk and adding dry milk for extra protein.

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Thank you so much I will try this!!

Following...I worry about same thing (not liking shakes)

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You can thin the drinks down with milk or Water. My go-to is 8 oz fair life milk, 10 oz of chilled brewed coffee, and a scoop of either vanilla or chocolate Protein powder. My protein powder has 27 g of protein, a cup of fair life milk has 13 g, so 40 g right there. Another one I do is skip the coffee, add some extra water and a tablespoon or two of Peanut Butter powder (adds another 3-6 g of protein.)

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I had the same problem the first week or so and then found out I needed to change shakes and for the time being thin them out with skim fair life milk which also adds some Protein.

I cannot tolerate the taste or the nasty grit associated with protein powders. My team had me pick up some Premier Protein ready made shakes. You can get them at Sam's, costco, and Walmart.

An 11oz. shake has 30 grams of protein and only 1 gram of sugar. They had me start by taking 1/3 of the shake and mixing it with skim milk about 2/3 milk. As time when on and I was healing better I went to half shake and half milk and finally I was able to drink a whole 11oz. Shake by week 4.

You will have to try some things like this to get you through. The reality is, it is difficult in the beginning to eat enough actual protein from meat and legumes. The protein shakes are necessary to keep you healthy so you need to find something that works for you.

Best of luck with your recovery!

The nice thing about the premier shakes djmohr mentioned is the container shape blocks a lot of the smell of the shake. A container with a narrow opening helps a lot. Hold your nose if you have to. I know we aren't supposed to use straws, but I do use them when I blend my own Protein drinks. I prefer the small amount of extra air from the straw to the large amount from the foam on the protein shake.

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You may just need to try a variety. Some ideas:

Carnation instant Breakfast essentials (no sugar added)

ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates (clear/fruit flavored)

Syntrax nectar

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ProtiDiet hot chocolate

WonderSlim Protein puddings (I like these better than the ProtiDiet)

Isopure

GNC Lean 25

Premier Protein

Also, if the smell bothers you, try drinking from something with a lid.

By the way, can I just say how much I admire your courage for taking such a big step at your age. You are going to have such an awesome life!

Have you tried taking lactase (brand name Lactaid) with your Protein drinks? I had a similar reaction to them and the lactase really helps. I just chew up the capsule or let it dissolve in my mouth as I drink the shake. Take it with or before your first gulp. It is the enzyme that helps to digest milk products. The surgery changes gut bacteria and some people have to take the enzyme for a little while after surgery.

Good luck and keep us updated

By the way, can I just say how much I admire your courage for taking such a big step at your age. You are going to have such an awesome life!

I agree!!! Congrats on taking this step at the beginning of your life - you will be so much healthier and be able to live a much fuller life!!!

Syntrax nectar saved my life with getting in Protein. it tastes just like juice and i add a crystal light lemonade packet to it depending on the flavor and it makes it even better. its hard to find so i usually order online at si03.com. good luck!

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Hey JT. I HATE protein drinks but my doc recommended one that I really kind of like. The brand name is Premier Protein and they are ready-made drinks in cardboard bottles. They have 4 flavors I think. I have the chocolate and vanilla ones. They have 30g of protein in them,which is awesome! Maybe you can try those if you haven't already done so. I had my bypass on Aug 4 and am still having problems with solid foods so i'm on these things now. Good luck!!