So I asked my nut some questions about finding alternative ways to get my protien in. I told him about not being able to drink the shakes and milk and not being able to use artificial sweeteners.

I've read the response several times. It basically said it might not be lactose intolerance and it might not be sensitivity to the artificial sweeteners. The shakes are vital to loosing the weight. That's it. Oh and try almond milk with a powder protien. This is the 2nd time I had a non answer.

All the nurses, coordinators, people in support group say this nut is amazing and helps work through things like this. I get nada. Maybe its because I'm not in the office and they can't Bill for this.

I'm not supposed to see the nut for another 4 weeks. Getting in takes 3 weeks so,at this point 4 weeks is fine.

Augh. I'm at a loss. I guess I will figure this out myself.

But on a positive side, I have lost a good bit of weight. I feel better. I'm healing well. I am trying to keep positive but this can be frustrating at times like this.

Does any one have any thoughts suggestions or reliable resources on finding my way through this hurdle?

Thank you in advance

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I got to the point where I could no longer stomach, lol, the protein shakes. I bought Isopure unflavored whey protein from Amazon and I add it to chicken or beef broth. It makes the broth a little thicker but is virtually tasteless. You have to add the protein to the broth (stirring very well) before you heat it up or it will clump. Hope this helps!

Why can't you drink the shakes? Have you tried different ones to see how you do with them?

You could also use plain Protein powder and use it in your food to supplement? How about eggs, tuna salad, refried Beans, chicken salad, seafood salad, or Soups and chili's? Can you eat that stuff? All that stuff is high in protein, and with added Protein Powder you would get the additional boost.

@@Babs shakes leading up to last night's vomiting and diaherra caused stomach cramps and intestinal discomfort. I've tried Quest, GNC vanilla, unflavored premier protien. I just ordered GENEPRO. I've tried several others from sample packs both pre and post op. Pre op I was able to drink premier ready made gnc powders and quest powders. Now I am at a loss. I'm trying to find sample packages so I don't blow $ 20-50 on crappie I can't drink.

I'm hoping the genepro will be something I can put in my drinks/food and tolerate. At this point taste is secondary or tertiary.

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if you go to a store like whole foods they have all kinds of them in samples, some with stevia if that is a non calorie sweetener (but not artificial) you can tolerate. if you think it's the whey bothering you then you could try a vegan option.

try an unflavored Protein powder and add in what you want to get the taste where you like it. @@Babbs offered good suggestions there, in early days I often added it to unflavored apple sauce to boost my protein intake.

Check online @ Walmart. There's "Medlune Active Protein drink" or Google "pro stat"

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Definitely try the unflavored in broth. I had about a week post op where I could not stomach shakes, and still cannot use some that I had pre-surgery. I am really only on the Premier chocolate now.

I would also strongly recommend the unjury chicken broth Protein powder, it is yummy. I use it as well. You can try it in the unjury starter kit which comes with a thermometer which is useful for all of your powders that you might mix with hot liquids (over 140degrees and it is a mess).

Best of luck!

I just ordered the GENEPRO GEN2 Protein Powder..............supposedly it's tasteless, odorless and you only need 1 tbls to equal 30 grams of protein. Several members on this forum use it and say it works really well in yogurt, soups, oatmeal. I can't tolerate the shakes either........they literally make me gag. Gonna try this GenePro GEN2 and see if it solves my problem......I'll let you know.

I'm a huge Amazon Prime user but according to reviews I won't order GenePro from them. Many complaints that it isn't the same as the GenePro you order from the manufacturer or from GNC. Worth a couple of extra dollars if I can meet my protein requirements.

Okay after my irritation settled. I reread the Email and there were a few suggestions. It just wasn't what I was asking.

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I also have unflavored GENEPRO so far so good

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