So I have been extremely weak probably because I don’t eat and I haven’t taken in a full protein shake since surgery 3 weeks ago any ideas to make them tolerable. They are just to thick for me

Try adding more water to thin it out. I had that problem for a bit. Just try to make it thinner for a while until you have a better tolerance. Also only making 2 to 4oz and sipping on it for an hour used to help.

What kind are you drinking? Some are thicker than others. Also, they do make clear protein drinks. That’s what they gave me in the hospital. Good luck!!

10 hours ago, Mrs Davis said:

So I have been extremely weak probably because I don’t eat and I haven’t taken in a full Protein Shake since surgery 3 weeks ago any ideas to make them tolerable. They are just to thick for me

Ok so to answer this topics actual topic, When will you have an appetite again, this is pretty much per user. Some folks never get hungry again, some never lose the hunger, and those that did lose it, most gain it back again by the time they hit the 1 year mark.

For the shake, it could depend on what brand. If it's a protein concentrate, those typically have high levels of lactose due to being just concentrated milk proteins, nothing gets removed. Protein isolate contains zero to almost zero lactose. Lots of people become intolerant to lactose after WLS. Try a different brand. Or look for some of the Protein water versions of "shakes". Isopure RTD are really good, clear, protein sources, as well as Protein2O.

I had to buy GNC protein powder and only mix with water because the milk based ones were too thick for me too. I also tried some my Dr office gave me samples of and some my tummy couldn't tolerate. But I still had to stay clear of the ones with milk because of the density.

I’m trying the premier brand thank you guys for the responses I will give these ideas a try

I found that using the Premiers in coffee or even tea (both hot and cold) worked great for me. It made them thinner, and really cut the sweetness. I could get them down a lot faster.

And now here's Mama...*shakes finger at you*. "Now you know darn good and well, it's up to YOU to make good choices. And the best choice you can make right now is to eat by the clock, not your appetite."

If it's 8am, it's time for a protein drink. Same thing at around 11am, then again 2pm, then replay at 5pm, then one more at 8pm, and if you need to...do one at 10pm before bed. 5 x 4oz = 20oz of protein; 6 x 4oz = 24oz protein drink (EVEN BETTAH!!!). Just dooooooo eeeeettttt!

Seriously...Bananas and Cream mixed with decaff over ice? IMPOSSIBLY delicious!!!! I call it Banana Joe from CocoMo!!! So dang good!

8 minutes ago, Mrs Davis said:

I’m trying the premier brand thank you guys for the responses I will give these ideas a try

Premier has a high level of lactose due to the protein concentrate (it's their first protein). Check out Isopure powders for more shake like drinks, those Ready to Drink versions for thinner "shakes". Or literally ANY other shake that doesn't have protein concentrate.

Ok thank you so much

15 hours ago, Mrs Davis said:

So I have been extremely weak probably because I don’t eat and I haven’t taken in a full Protein Shake since surgery 3 weeks ago any ideas to make them tolerable. They are just to thick for me

Like others have mentioned some never get an appetite back. I'm seven years out and do not get physically hungry. It's different I feel like I should eat, but never hungry like before. I did have head hunger the first year, I never do now.

As for the shakes I did the protein waters for a long time and that worked for me. Plain water and shakes were tough at first. Good luck healing. You'll do great!

If u do the isopure clear liquids from gnc it’s 40 grams of protein and 20 oz of liquid
Win win

If u do the isopure clear liquids from gnc it’s 40 grams of protein and 20 oz of liquid
Win win

Unjury also sells a chicken noodle soup flavored protein powder. Sometimes I have that when I'm low on protein but can't take the sweetness any longer.

On ‎10‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 8:40 PM, Mrs Davis said:

So I have been extremely weak probably because I don’t eat and I haven’t taken in a full Protein Shake since surgery 3 weeks ago any ideas to make them tolerable. They are just to thick for me

My program and surgeon suggested I make my own protein shakes. And since day 5 I have had zero artificial protein.

My program calls it a set point smoothie but its just plain greek yogurt, spinach and add a fruit of your choice. I added strawberries and blue berries. Make it runny if your early out or still on liquids.

If you youtube Dr. Matthew Weiner that is where you can learn about the set point smoothies and protein shakes.