I am so glad I found this forum. I am 5 days post op and I am struggling with how much my taste has changed. I cannot stand anything sugar-free. It is waaaay too sweet. I drank the Preimer shakes before surgery and it is so sticky sweet that I have to water it down. I have added unflavored protein powder to jello and it still gags me. I'm so nervous that I won't be able to get enough protein in. Anyone else have these issues and what helped? I know it will be easier in a few weeks when I can add more food, but I am struggling right now.

I drank a lot of homemade broths the first week post op. Most people do not meet their protein goal the first week. Just do the best you can. There are clear protein drinks you can buy. Isopure is one brand. I didn't like them, but some people do. Things will definitely get better once you are able to eat puréed foods. Hang in there.

My doctor won't allow protein until 4 weeks out of surgery I'd say check with your doctor. I also found the sugar free popsicles too sweet. And the premiere shakes annoy me in taste so I just started making smoothies with them but I'm on week 3.

I found that adding a couple of drops of peppermint extract to the premier shakes cut down on the sweetness.

Knox Gelatine - I add a packet of plain to every cup of broth, 8 more protein and no taste. Try consume, it's a clarified, high protein broth.

Some ladies in the support group I found said they use Genepro. They add it to everything they drink, dissolves in hot or cold.

Also, add 2 pits of Knox to the jello - gives extra protein and tones down the sweet.

And like everyone else says, hang in there! Day 5 I hit my breaking point. Today I'm 9 days out and in a much better head space!

I add six star unflavored protein scoop to one cup of knorr boullion, it gives me creamy broth, 20 gms. of protein and great flavor. Find it at Walmart.


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Thank you all for the advice!!!

I'm 3 1/2 weeks and still not making protein goal. The premier protein like you said is way too sweet. I bought the liquid fruit punch with 20 oz protein... super sweet. Too bad there isn't a protein pill or patch. All I eat is aimed toward protein and sometimes I just have to force down half a shake to get more protein. I'm averaging 40 gm a day. Good luck.

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I add six star unflavored protein scoop to one cup of knorr boullion, it gives me creamy broth, 20 gms. of protein and great flavor. Find it at Walmart.


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Do you use the bouillon cube or ready made liquid? Looking for tolerable protein alternatives.

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