My PCP was disappointed in me this last weigh-in. It was my final weigh in prior to submitting for insurance approval. I lost weight (20 lbs during 6 month program) and I know it's not a lot, but hey, it's better than going up! She wasn't disappointed in the weight, but that I'm not getting the Protein shakes in as much as I should. I know that there are threads about Protein Shakes, but for those of you who are bothered by weird textures, what's worked for you? Do you manipulate the protein shakes in making smoothies, etc.? I think the Proteins shakes are too sweet, too thick, or just plain gross. I'm really struggling b/c I recognize this is a big part of my life post-surgery. I REALLY want to like them, but they almost make me gag...

Please help! Thanks! :tongue_smilie:

Hi Amanda,

I highly recommend the Worldwide Protein shake in chocolate. It comes in an aluminum can, ready to drink. It's not thick at all. In fact, I don't know why it's called a shake. I'm ok with their vanilla, but the banana is way too sweet. I can buy them at a store called Trader Joe's, but I find it easier to order them online.

Good luck!

Anne

From my dietitians instructions as soon as you are able to eat food, you should not be drinking the shakes. They are only to give you Protein while your band is healing.

So, hopefully, they won't be a big part of your afterband life!

Thanks... I just really wish that I didn't gag everytime I drank them. I've even tried the powders and they smell horrible. Have any of you tried the tastless powder that you can cook w/ and put in broths?

It's really expensive but may be worth it...

My PCP was disappointed in me this last weigh-in. It was my final weigh in prior to submitting for insurance approval. I lost weight (20 lbs during 6 month program) and I know it's not a lot, but hey, it's better than going up! She wasn't disappointed in the weight, but that I'm not getting the Protein shakes in as much as I should. I know that there are threads about protein shakes, but for those of you who are bothered by weird textures, what's worked for you? Do you manipulate the protein shakes in making smoothies, etc.? I think the Proteins shakes are too sweet, too thick, or just plain gross. I'm really struggling b/c I recognize this is a big part of my life post-surgery. I REALLY want to like them, but they almost make me gag...

Please help! Thanks! :tongue_smilie:

U know I was the same way... I have to load mine with ice... it has to be ice ice ice...:sad: cold for me to drink it.... and sometimes i will put in in the magic bullet and mix it up and i can only drink it with a straw. Other than that i wont be able to drink it.. it reminds me of drinking hott butter milk...:frown::thumbup::thumbs_down:... sorry i almost threw up...but try it with a lot of ice and see how that works... make sure it is realllllllyyyyy cold and the ice will help to think it out also....

Do you like coffee? Sometimes I blend my shake (chocolate) with some leftover coffee and ice.... I love it!!

I'm starting a "self imposed" liquid plan starting with exchanging 1 meal with the liquid. I'm using slim fast and I freeze them and eat them like icecream. I don't get that sick to my stomach feeling as bad.

Like Jena said, shakes should hopefully not be a big part of your life post-banding. Once you are healed up, stick with normal food.

If you end up being tight in the morning, have a latte or something until you are ready to eat. The milk in that is enough to get you started.