Hi again! I have a serious aversion to Protein powders and all those nutritional drinks … I literally gag! Please pals, can y’all give me substitutes for protein meal replacements? Thanks in advance ?

How many brands and flavors have you tried? Personally, Iike Pure Protein Strawberry and Quest Salted Caramel

You can drink broth after surgery, but it only has a lot of protein if you buy the special kind of bariatricpal.com

-J

My surgeon only believes in natural foods. Pre op and post op I drank full skimmed milk, Greek yogurts and soft cheeses.

I started using the bariatric pal protein shots. I couldn't stomach protein powder or the premixed creamy shakes. You can get a sample pack at the store to see if you like them before committing to a larger order. I have spent so much money on protein. Also, Fairlife milk has 13g protein per cup, which could be a good option as well. It's also lactose free and may be easier on your stomach.

There are a lot of videos on making smoothies on YouTube. There’s also protein water. Did you try the non dairy shakes?

Keep trying different ones. My favorite is the Fairlife. They're expensive, but they are the best, in my opinion.

ETA: And your taste buds will likely change, after surgery. So, the ones you don't like now, you might like later.

Edited June 11, 20233 yr by Jeanniebug

On 6/10/2023 at 12:05 AM, Mari3997 said:

Hi again! I have a serious aversion to Protein powders and all those nutritional drinks … I literally gag! Please pals, can y’all give me substitutes for protein Meal Replacements? Thanks in advance ?

I have an aversion to them too! I tried them again ~1 month ago (I'm 10 weeks post RNY) and gagged and threw it out along with the shaker bottle! I've tried multiple kinds. I was able to make broths/soups work for awhile, but can't even stomach those now! Good luck to you!