Hi there,

My name is Judie (from AZ) and I will be banded on the 12th, and I am on a liquid only pre-op diet that is soooooo disgusting! I have not yet found a way to make this nasty protein powder taste remotely tolerable.....I hate to complain because in the end, I know that this is a good thing to do, but the next 2 weeks is looking really bleak. I have to basically choke it down, a little at a time. I can have a serving of natural applesauce, V-8, clear broth, sf jello and sf ff pudding. The vanilla powder that I have leaves a weird bitter aftertaste in my mouth also. Any suggestions to make this experience a little better would be much appreciated.

Anyone else from AZ? Have Dr. Simpson? Just wondering, Im kinda nervous but excited already. I just want to get it over with.

I hope to make some new friends here to be able to share this experience with.

All the best wishes,

Judie

Fruit Punch all the way! I'm not a fan of orange-flavored stuff, and the market only has those two. I'll have to head out to a GNC or somewhere that has the blue ones and give it a try before I buy any online. If you get to a blue one first...please tell!

My husband (who is a total beanpole) has been doing the all liquid diet with me in solidarity. He just made the most delicious shake for me --it tastes like brownies and was crazy simple.

Ghiardelli Brownie Shake

1 c. Skim Milk

1 scoop powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury vanilla Protein powder

1 tbsp Ghiarardelli Unsweetened Cocoa

4 ice cube

Total Calories: 205

Fat: 2 grams

Carbs: 20 grams

Protein: 29 grams

Judie,

If you get in a pinch and simply cannot find something that works for you, Slimfast has a low-carb shake that is "legal." The chocolate is much more tolerable than the powders I've tried. You might also want to get a few fruitier powders, like the nectar stuff, and mix it in with crystal light. I've found that to work better than a shake too. Make sure you invest in a good shaker bottle! I have a Blender Bottle (brand) and it's super!

You can buy just samples of things at www.vitalady.com. The samples might seem a more expensive way to go, but it's worth it to not spend a slew of money on an entire tub of something that you end up hating! I really enjoyed the ProBlend 55 Chocolate in skim milk, but not so much the vanilla. I've discovered that pretty much all vanillas for me have to be "hidden" in something like oats or applesauce.

Good luck!

When is your surgery date and ticker? I have seen you post alot, have you already had surgery?

My Sx date is the 28th I'm so far off that I haven't really gotten jazzed up enough to put a ticker on. I'm not even doing pre-op yet, so I'm just living vicariously through all of you band buddies!

My Sx date is the 28th :ohmy: I'm so far off that I haven't really gotten jazzed up enough to put a ticker on. I'm not even doing pre-op yet, so I'm just living vicariously through all of you band buddies!

HAHAHA!!! I hear you Lana!

I am starting my preop next weekend (4 days early)...though I may have to work or lay concrete :wink2: so I dont' know if I will be that STRICT on it...but come the 2 weeks before (WED) I will be a good girl! :teeth_smile:

im going on my 3rd week here from being banded i added a banna to my choc unjury i hope thats ok to do

i added pbutter and sf pudding mixes then i could drink it

i ordered the peanut butter cookie one and i cant wait to try it,it must be good cause its always sold out