Anyone else grossed out by the taste of these things? My surgery date is May 9th. I started the liquid diet on April 28th. I have not cheated, although I would like a calzone. I’m drinking 3 premier protein shakes, 2 Greek yogurts and all the broth and sugar free popsicles I want. These shakes are just grody. The chocolate tasted like dirt masked by artificial sweetener. The vanilla tastes like vanilla with a strong vitamin after tasted. The banana tastes like the bubble gum ice cream baskin Robbins used to sell back in the early 80’s. I’m totally disappointed in the strawberries and cream. I was hoping it would resemble a McDonald’s strawberry shake.... not even close. ??

I’m taking all this in stride and pushing through it. Anyone have any suggestions of a shake that has the nutrients premier protein has and tastes like a nicely charred steak? ?

I love my protein shakes! I use Quest powder and mix with almond milk

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11 minutes ago, OrangeUglad? said:

Anyone else grossed out by the taste of these things? My surgery date is May 9th. I started the liquid diet on April 28th. I have not cheated, although I would like a calzone. I’m drinking 3 Premier Protein shakes, 2 Greek yogurts and all the broth and sugar free popsicles I want. These shakes are just grody. The chocolate tasted like dirt masked by artificial sweetener. The vanilla tastes like vanilla with a strong Vitamin after tasted. The banana tastes like the bubble gum ice cream baskin Robbins used to sell back in the early 80’s. I’m totally disappointed in the strawberries and cream. I was hoping it would resemble a McDonald’s strawberry shake.... not even close. ??

I’m taking all this in stride and pushing through it. Anyone have any suggestions of a shake that has the nutrients premier Protein has and tastes like a nicely charred steak? ?

Add ice & blend with additional flavorings like:

Hmmm. I’m going to have to scope this out. Are you mixing these items with a tasteless power/milk/ice combo or actual shakes.

of my tongue approves... this is brilliant. ?

3 minutes ago, OrangeUglad? said:

Hmmm. I’m going to have to scope this out. Are you mixing these items with a tasteless power/milk/ice combo or actual shakes.

of my tongue approves... this is brilliant. ?

With the Premier protein shakes ( well after surgery I mix them into coffee and tea as creamers, or blended with a tiny but of fruit & ice, But i figured these are safe for your preop phase)

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May want to check with your surgical team. I had to do optifast preop. I asked if I could add sugar free flavorings and was told no. We were not allowed to add anything to our shakes.

Not sure why but it was a definite no. Post op it was/is no problem though.

Btw - I Love premier strawberry shakes!.

hang in there and good luck!

Edited May 3, 20197 yr by Losingit2018

There are so many different brands of protein out there just keep trying?

Are you using a proper shaker cup that dissolves all the powder so not lumpy?

I kept hearing about optifast from everyone but my dr said all you need is a good high protein low fat low carb powder...

I love my protein shakes! I use premade GNC Lean Shake 25 g protein swiss chocolate flavor.

On 05/03/2019 at 01:35, Mikeyy said:

There are so many different brands of Protein out there just keep trying?

Are you using a proper shaker cup that dissolves all the powder so not lumpy?

I kept hearing about Optifast from everyone but my dr said all you need is a good high protein low fat low carb powder...

I’m in the pre-op stage. I can’t really deviate from the protocol given. I’m trying to do this to a T, but it’s tough. Once I can start messing around with stuff after surgery, I’m sure I’ll find something tolerable. I’ll be happy when I can enjoy solid food again. Stop and shop as this store brand super fresh salsa I’ve been craving. ?

The BariatricPal Store carries a huge selection of Bariatric friendly Protein drinks at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders.

Here are some popular options:

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hi, Body Fortress Whey Protien is good. I only like the chocolate one. I tried the cookies and cream and that's not bad either.