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wren3273    10

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I had surgery on 11/18. I am feeling well aside from some heartburn issues which seem to be improving a little each day (I hope that I didn't just jinx myself). My main issue at this point is that I am struggling to get enough Protein.< /p>

I'm only getting between 30-50 grams of protein a day, primarily from Atkins shakes which only contain 15g each. I've tried Premier Protein and Slimfast (recommended by the nutritionist) but they are just so gross and spending an hour forcing myself to drink one... yuck. I've tried adding unflavored Protein powder to strained cream Soups but that also has started to gross me out.

I think that once I can start eating purees and adding the Protein Powder to those -- hopefully this weekend -- I will have an easier time, but did anyone else feel this way and did you face any ill effects due to lack of protein.

On a positive note, I have lost 12lbs since surgery! I'm about to be under 200lbs, something that I haven't been for over a year!

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KristenVSG2014    1,872

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Which Premier Protein did you try? It also makes a HUGE difference if you drink it over ice.

My favorite flavors are caramel, banana cream and strawberry. I also use vanilla in half a cup of coffee

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MowryRocks    679

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I quit drinking Protein shakes at soft foods. I just limited my food intake to 1/2c, 4 times a day and ate lots of fish and cottage cheese. While I have always really enjoyed the Premier Protein pre surgery. I can no longer stomach them for a second.

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wren3273    10

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The banana cream. It sounded sooooo good... not so much. I think that I am also just sick of sweet stuff at this point.

Which Premier Protein did you try? It also makes a HUGE difference if you drink it over ice.

My favorite flavors are caramel, banana cream and strawberry. I also use vanilla in half a cup of coffee [emoji7]


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Armygalbonnie    643

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I mix 1/2 and 1/2 chocolate and vanilla Premier together. I've also added a small amount of coconut extract and almond extract to the chocolate. It has to be COLD!!! The thing about Premier shakes vs. unflavored Protein, is the Premier has all the essential Vitamins and nutrients that you also need. The unflavored Protein is just whey protein and there are no other nutrients or Vitamins.

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heidikat72    935

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does your plan allow for greek yogurt at this point? mine considered it a "full liquid" so you could have that to boost your Protein. or incoporate a cup of fairlife skim milk a day - 13grams of Protein.< /p>

instead of the ready to drink shakes, have you tried any of the Syntrax nectar flavors that you just mix with Water? they're fruity and not as thick. I mixed mine with crystal light lemondae to cut down on the "proteiny" taste.

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healthybiggirl~6    3

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I had chocolate and Vanilla premiere Protein and was sick of them really fast. I bought banana cream and strawberry and incorporated them too. I only like them when they are cold. Just try mixing them up. Hopefully that helps. They are really the best source of Protein while you have to drink liquids. Good luck!

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Deirdre44    9

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I had my surgery 11/18 to but I am still having pain on my side my left side it that every time it's time for me to pass gas I feel pain like I've never felt before the other part of my stomach feels just fine the other incisions are healing well but that left side is giving me hell and it feels like I just got the surgery I don't know what I'm doing wrong I'm getting my Protein in my Water in but I'm still having problems with the pain. Try the premier banana and cream it tasted okay to me.

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Babbs    14,680

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I wish people would understand that the Protein requirement isn't a suggestion but a prescription and just drink the damn shakes. Sometimes we have to do things we don't like for our own good.

I know that's going to piss people off, but my god people sound like children not wanting to eat their spinach.

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theantichick    2,204

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I wish people would understand that the Protein requirement isn't a suggestion but a prescription and just drink the damn shakes. Sometimes we have to do things we don't like for our own good.

I know that's going to piss people off, but my god people sound like children not wanting to eat their spinach.

That's easier for some people than others. If I try to make myself eat/drink something I can't stand, I will throw it up. Every time. I get frustrated when people say "just buck up and eat/drink it". I literally can't.

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KristenVSG2014    1,872

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The banana cream. It sounded sooooo good... not so much. I think that I am also just sick of sweet stuff at this point.

Which Premier Protein did you try? It also makes a HUGE difference if you drink it over ice.

My favorite flavors are caramel, banana cream and strawberry. I also use vanilla in half a cup of coffee

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Get some GENEPRO Protein powder and mix it in broth. I did that when I wanted something warm and savory rather than cold and sweet.

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rny100516    15

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I guess i am one of the people who taste the difference. I don't care what they say, the difference is real and it's wretched. I tried to mix gene pro in a cup of coffee per the hot or cold mix instruction and all the powder just floated to the top and sat there like a crust that had to be broken in order to access the liquid. Blech. Now I just mix a scoop of the gross stuff with 2 ounces of Powerade zero and shoot it. It's the only way I can get that stuff down.!

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