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I have a little cognitive disconnect with the Premier Protein drinks. They are the main ones that my body tolerates the best since it has both casein and whey in it. I don't have as bad of an insulin response with them. So I close my eyes and pray the DATEM stuff isn't that bad in the grand scheme of life. LIke I doubt my tombstone will ever read:
It Wat The DATEM Wat Got Her...


Have you tried syntax matrix? Both casein and whey and no DATEM


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I purchase a lot of these right before surgery and then after that my taste buds changed and now can’t get these down. I switch to the premier clear .


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59 minutes ago, jess9395 said:


Have you tried syntax matrix? Both casein and whey and no DATEM

Thanks @jess9395. I think I may have a sample -- I'll look in a bit! :) I didn't know it was both. Do you know if the nectar is also both by any chance? I know I have the Lemon Iced Tea.

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On 4/26/2018 at 12:37 PM, GansettRam74 said:

Newbie here and I tried to search forum for similar topic but couldn't find much. My surgery is set for 5/8/18 and I was wondering, post-op, has anyone stayed on Protein Shakes only(whether for breakfast-lunch-dinner or just breakfast-lunch) for longer than the typical 1-2 weeks? I have been doing blended Protein shakes for Breakfast for couple years and lunch on/off at times. I prefer them as quick alternative in mornings as I'm on the go with kids/work. I didn't know if anyone stayed with a similar schedule after their surgery or has everyone gone to eating solids as weeks went on. Love to hear anyone's experience. Thanks!

First stages you will need shakes to get your Protein in. The goal is to learn to fuel your body with real food. You shouldn't have to be dependant on shakes for nutrition long term. It's a choice if you still want to use them.

After my 5th month I could hit my protein goal with real food. Shakes also are a liquid they don't make me feel full or satisfied.

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On 04/30/2018 at 9:08 PM ,jenn1 said:




First stages you will need shakes to get your Protein in. The goal is to learn to fuel your body with real food. You shouldn't have to be dependant on shakes for nutrition long term. It's a choice if you still want to use them.




After my 5th month I could hit my Protein goal with real food. Shakes also are a liquid they don't make me feel full or satisfied.


I had to do clear Proteins or Protein Shakes without a milk substance for a week. Then I've been on Premier Protein for almost 3 weeks. hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to start soft/pureed.

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Thanks [mention=194772]jess9395[/mention]. I think I may have a sample -- I'll look in a bit! [emoji4] I didn't know it was both. Do you know if the nectar is also both by any chance? I know I have the Lemon Iced Tea.


No they are just whey isolate


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Ok, thanks! I'll go see if I have some Matrix to sample, though. Thanks for the head's up on it!

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On 4/27/2018 at 6:04 PM, temkins said:

4 Protein shakes daily - primary meals - dietician approves

@temkins

i enjoy my daily GNC Total Lean 25 gr protein

you eat veggies for lunch - rest of day only liquids? !!

whatever works for you - NUT approval

how long do you think you will/can continue this regiment?

inquiry minds want to know!!:rolleyes:

kathy

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After my about 6-8 weeks I was able to meet my Protein goals with food alone by eating high protein meats and fishes. By that time, I was also completely sick of Protein Shakes so I stopped using them altogether. Now, about 10 months out, I have incorporated a Premier Protein back into my diet occasionally for ease and quickness when it's needed.

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God no, and I quit before I was even out of the puree stage.

I should add that the only thing I have struggled with since surgery is milk and cream. No idea why, I just feel a bit sick at the texture. I can't tell you how depressing that is due to my love of drinking 2-3 cups of tea in the morning.

It is a shame though as it was something I intended to do before surgery, I wanted to carry on having a shake for breakfast. I have my chia seeds though that I love with soya milk and some cocoa powder. Not the same Protein wise though :(

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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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