I'm 7 days post op so still on just clear liquids although I was allowed to add a protein drink today. I can go full liquid on Tuesday.

I can't stand broth any longer and those clear protein drinks (Isopure, etc) are just so sweet and disgusting to me. I had a few in my pre-op 10 day liquid diet.

The only things that don't gag me today are water, decaf peach iced tea, and the Trader Joe's Aria protein powder (vanilla) with some almond milk. Oh and a couple of sf popsicles a day. I don't cheat and I know this is about slowly getting the fluids up and running through the new system, but what drinks do you all take in to keep hydrated? What are your favorite protein drinks? Premade or powder?

Thank you!

Can you have sugar-free jello? That helped me some. I liked Premier Protein drinks the best, and some of the Atkins. I know the broth gets old, but I liked them. I doctored mine up a little. Onion powder in beef broth tastes like French Onion soup. Poultry seasoning in chicken broth makes it taste richer. Garlic makes things better, too. Hang in there!

Thank you. Are these pre-made protein drinks or powder you mixed?

Premier has both pre-made and powder. I love the caramel premade -- I throw it in the blender with ice and two shots of espresso and a touch of sugar free chocolate syrup for protein frappucino. I use coconut milk sometimes, which is a nice change of pace when using powders.

I'm 8 months out and still drink quite a bit of Vitamin Water Zero. I like the orange in the mornings (instead of OJ) and the Lemonade flavor. Also, consider some of the Crystal Light type zero calorie flavorings to add to your water.

Best of luck.

Boost and Ensure make a clear protein drink.

On ‎5‎/‎15‎/‎2017 at 11:51 AM, Diana_in_Philly said:

Premier has both pre-made and powder. I love the caramel premade -- I throw it in the blender with ice and two shots of espresso and a touch of Sugar Free Chocolate syrup for Protein frappucino. I use coconut milk sometimes, which is a nice change of pace when using powders.

I'm 8 months out and still drink quite a bit of Vitamin Water Zero. I like the orange in the mornings (instead of OJ) and the Lemonade flavor. Also, consider some of the Crystal Light type zero calorie flavorings to add to your water.

Best of luck.

Costco sells Premier Protein by the case in compact little bottles handy for taking to work. The newest flavor is Bananas and Cream NUMMY! (I know I should turn in my man card for using that word, but it describes it perfectly...so there) Honestly water is the primary source for keeping hydrated...if you must have taste...get some Crystal Light and try various flavors to see if there is one you like. Also PowerAde makes a Sugar Free sports drink which I liked as an alternative when water wore out its welcome after a week or so.