My surgery is July 8. I just started trying to drink a protein shake a day, just to help with the transition. The first day, I drank a full shake and subsequently threw it up. Today, I drank half a shake, felt like throwing up, but I didn't. I have tried Premier shakes (bananas and cream and caramel). Any suggestions on what to try? I'm getting nervous that all shakes will make me sick.

My choice is Ensure max protein in Strawberry, reminds me of Strawberry Quik.

I like the Core Power protein shakes much better, they are not as cloyingly sweet and not as dense. You might try thinning your shake with water or skim milk if it's the consistency that's bothering you. I also like to pour some in a container and freeze it for a bit. It's akin to ice milk and a bit more tolerable. Hang in there and experiment with other brands until you find something that works for you. Protein is essential and this is the easiest way to get it with the least expenditure of calories.

Sometimes, with no rhyme or reason, milk/dairy negatively affects me. I’m thinking of trying something lactose free. I’m ok with the consistency, it’s just about 30 minutes after, I have a horrible stomachache.

You may have to go to soy or plant protein. And whey provokes reaction more than isolate.

I like Unjury or Syntrax Nectar powders mixed with unsweetened almond milk. I tried powder mixed with water and it was vile!!

I have lactose intolerance and whey protein isolate is fine. The whey protein Concentrate can cause digestive problems.

I got an unflavored soy isolate, mixed it with water and crystal light. It’s not wonderful, but my stomach can tolerate it. Only 20g of protein per serving, but at least I can stomach it.

That's a shame. I've heard of other people not liking protein shakes on here in the forums. I like them. I use premade GNC Lean Shakes (chocolate)

I don’t mind the taste, the whey just wrecks my stomach.

Whey concentrate will do that. Have you tried whey isolate instead? Mych easier on the stomach.

On 5/19/2019 at 1:42 PM, jennj said:

My surgery is July 8. I just started trying to drink a Protein Shake a day, just to help with the transition. The first day, I drank a full shake and subsequently threw it up. Today, I drank half a shake, felt like throwing up, but I didn't. I have tried Premier shakes (bananas and cream and caramel). Any suggestions on what to try? I'm getting nervous that all shakes will make me sick.

Natures best zero carb protein drink/water 40 grams protein and hydration all in one. the texture is like a sports drink.

Your tastes buds will change after surgery. Nutrition is more important than taste. You won’t be reliant on shakes after real food stage. If you are throwing up call your Dr to see if it’s a medical issues

Macros:

Natures best zero carb protien drink/water 40 grams protien and hydration all in one. It does not have a thick tecture. Its more like a sports drink.

Calories	160
Calories From Fat	0
Total Fat	0 g	0 %
Sodium	80 mg	3 %
Potassium	45 mg	1 %
Total Carbohydrate	0 g	0 %
Protein	40 g	80 %
Vitamin A

Is Natures Best sold anywhere retail or is it only an" Internet and shipping to me" product?

Whey makes me vomit. Try soy shakes. They have delicious chocolate and vanilla ones on Amazon.

4 hours ago, jennj said:

I got an unflavored soy isolate, mixed it with Water and crystal light. It’s not wonderful, but my stomach can tolerate it. Only 20g of Protein per serving, but at least I can stomach it.

Why not try the chocolate soy isolate? SO GOOOOOD. https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Protein-Isolate-Chocolate-2-Pound/dp/B001DNV53E/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=chocolate+soy+isolate&qid=1558541209&s=gateway&sr=8-3

25g per serving. Tastes like pudding. Mostly. lol

Edited May 22, 20197 yr by mousecat88

12 minutes ago, Frustr8 said:

Is Natures Best sold anywhere retail or is it only an" Internet and shipping to me" product?

Get the zero carb natures best. locally and GNC or Vitamin shop ..Online at amazon