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5 minutes ago, jess9395 said:


Huh, I got the data from both the Starbucks website and my fitness pal for the via packet. Guess it depends on the flavor maybe?
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They recently changed the serving from 1 packet to 1/2 a packet. I usually go by the serving suggestion versus the package they come in so I am able to get more Water in than I would normally. It does also change slightly based on the flavor. I do agree that 1 packet in one sitting or even in a day is a lot of sugar.

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They recently changed the serving from 1 packet to 1/2 a packet. I usually go by the serving suggestion versus the package they come in so I am able to get more Water in than I would normally. It does also change slightly based on the flavor. I do agree that 1 packet in one sitting or even in a day is a lot of sugar.


Aaaaaahh makes sense now


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8 hours ago, Morgan Sorto said:

This is true, black coffee is a really good supplement to add and it can help the metabolism. However, most people drink Starbucks frappuccinos and drink more Creamer than coffee. I wish I was able to drink my coffee with only Splenda and half &half.

You can get used to it. I was never a big fan of artificial sweeteners, but they don't affect my bs so I learned to like them in my coffee. I only use 1 teaspoon of splenda, and it tastes great to me now.

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Hi Gang,

5 days post-op. Having a difficult time getting down more than 200 calories a day and maybe 10 grams of Protein. I am drinking a little Decaf. Can you guys recommend a Protein Powder to add to my coffee?

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19 minutes ago, Pauliegroup said:

Hi Gang,

5 days post-op. Having a difficult time getting down more than 200 calories a day and maybe 10 grams of Protein. I am drinking a little Decaf. Can you guys recommend a Protein Powder to add to my coffee?

Most Protein powders aren't designed to withhold the 120+ degree heat of hot coffee. The protein powder's structure deaminates when exposed to heat, and therefore, the protein won't get properly used up by your body for repair/building catabolic functions.

Would you be willing to switch to iced coffee to boost your protein intake?

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Yes.

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Hi Gang,
5 days post-op. Having a difficult time getting down more than 200 calories a day and maybe 10 grams of Protein. I am drinking a little Decaf. Can you guys recommend a protein powder to add to my coffee?


I find all the powders clump but I can add premade vanilla shakes as "creamer"


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What a great idea. I'll do that an advise.

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I really like this Chike mocha coffee Protein powder. It tastes great with unsweetened chocolate almond milk and some ice. I drink one every morning now. It has 20g of protein per serving.

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56 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

I really like this Chike mocha coffee Protein Powder. It tastes great with unsweetened chocolate almond milk and some ice. I drink one every morning now. It has 20g of Protein per serving.

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How is the aftertaste? Does it use whey Protein isolate?

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I used to drink a full pot a day, yes I had some withdrawal headaches post op for a few days. Im now 2 months out and haven't had any caffeine since surgery and I feel great. I don't even need it on the days thatI work 12 hr shifts. I have alot more energy and feel good.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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