I'm 9 days post op and I am literally having to force down my protein shakes at this point. It's not that my stomach can't tolerate them, it's that between my pre-op diet and now having to drink them again just the thought of a protein shake is making me want to gag. I have never been a fan of sweet drinks and it seems like each one is sweeter than the last. Does anyone have any suggestions about how else to get my protein?

Thanks!

I'm gonna preface this by noting that a lot of people will probably disagree with me about this, but Isopure Zero Carb really works for me. A 20 oz bottle has 40 g of protein. They are not overly sweet. I pour it in a big tumbler with LOTS of ice and I find sipping it far preferable to sticky sweet protein drinks. They sell it at GNC. I like the coconut and lemon tea flavors.

Fair warning, a lot of people find it absolutely disgusting but it works for me.

1 minute ago, violetisle said:

I'm gonna preface this by noting that a lot of people will probably disagree with me about this, but Isopure Zero Carb really works for me. A 20 oz bottle has 40 g of Protein. They are not overly sweet. I pour it in a big tumbler with LOTS of ice and I find sipping it far preferable to sticky sweet Protein Drinks. They sell it at GNC. I like the coconut and lemon tea flavors.

Fair warning, a lot of people find it absolutely disgusting but it works for me.

Thanks so much - I will try anything at this point!

I'm 9 days post op and I am literally having to force down my protein shakes at this point. It's not that my stomach can't tolerate them, it's that between my pre-op diet and now having to drink them again just the thought of a protein shake is making me want to gag. I have never been a fan of sweet drinks and it seems like each one is sweeter than the last. Does anyone have any suggestions about how else to get my protein?

Thanks!

omg me too! i hate protein drinks i've only been doing one a day im supposed to be doing 3. but... i did see one girl get frozen fruit and put that in a blender with the chocolate premier protein drink and it looked good so i was gnna try that

Me too. It hit me today and I felt like crying. I just can't with them anymore!

1 hour ago, violetisle said:

I'm gonna preface this by noting that a lot of people will probably disagree with me about this, but Isopure Zero Carb really works for me. A 20 oz bottle has 40 g of Protein. They are not overly sweet. I pour it in a big tumbler with LOTS of ice and I find sipping it far preferable to sticky sweet Protein Drinks. They sell it at GNC. I like the coconut and lemon tea flavors.

Fair warning, a lot of people find it absolutely disgusting but it works for me.

I have had the advice to try it! all of my friends love it! and nectar.

1 hour ago, dgarcia27 said:

omg me too! i hate protein drinks i've only been doing one a day im supposed to be doing 3. but... i did see one girl get frozen fruit and put that in a blender with the chocolate Premier Protein drink and it looked good so i was gnna try that

lemonade mix and strawberry protein freeze it. Best popsicle ever!

I added protein powder (unflavored) to cream of wheat and jello worked for me oh and I put it in my protein shake made it with plain Greek yogurt and some frozen fruit just a tad of stevia really good!

I'm 9 days post op and I am literally having to force down my protein shakes at this point. It's not that my stomach can't tolerate them, it's that between my pre-op diet and now having to drink them again just the thought of a protein shake is making me want to gag. I have never been a fan of sweet drinks and it seems like each one is sweeter than the last. Does anyone have any suggestions about how else to get my protein?

Thanks!

Check out herbox sodium free broth packets. They were a life saver for me. No salt, 10 calories. They breakup the monotony of the shakes.

I can remember that phase all to well. I felt exactly like you. After 2 weeks pre-op then 3 weeks post op, I wanted to gag and cry everytime I had to drink a shake. The good news is you're almost through it and are well on your way to other stuff. I really, really missed salty and savory, and I hated the sweetness. I agree with the previous post, try a little bowl of warm broth in-between shake meals. The saltiness does break up the monotony of the sweet shakes.

That's where I'm at; right between week 2 & 3 post op. I just tell myself that it's part of the process. Sadly, I don't even have a taste for anything.

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I got cleared for purée! Finally!

I got cleared for purée! Finally!

Make your own with veggie powder vanilla with yogurt and milk and maybe a cou0le small pieces fruit. That's what I do in the morning so I get protein water and some calories.

Good advice on the isopures, I've used them to get additional liquids and my protein. I don't think they taste very good but there are tons of flavors so get a few different ones. Also, i think ordering online is cheaper and a better selection. Some times GNC has them on clearance.

Fortunately, I love the protein drinks, Premier Vanilla is my favorite.

I hate them too. I live in an area where I have to drive an hour to buy them and the only flavour available is chocolate... I have found some pretty good broths, one is campbells canned onion soup and I strain out the onions, it's really good. but I have no idea what to eat with protein in it!