My doctor has suggested I drink 6 Glucerna shakes a day for 2 weeks for my pre-op diet. They have more sugar than the low carb SlimFast and the Atkins Advantage shakes and less protein. Has anyone ever tasted these? Thanks in advance for any responses.

I am starting to think the dr.'s make money off of these shakes. Mine said I had to have a specific shake, which of course he sold in his office. I have been on the shake diet now since last Sunday, and today, 6 days away from surgery, I had a piece of chicken breast. it was small, about 3 ounces and that was all. I was feeling weak today and thought I would puke if I had another shake. I do not intend on doing that again but after 8 days of shakes only, I really needed something with substance, especially if I am not able to stomach another shake.

Try mixing your shakes in the blender with ice add some frozen fruit. It makes a huge differance. The shakes get old and made me want to vomit from the taste. Also try SF flavors like strawberry or coffee whatever you like. Be creative with your drinks. Best of luck to you

I'm using the Atkins Advantage (the only "OTC" shake my doctor allows) and they're not too bad. I mix them with ice and a spoonful of sf/ff pudding mix. The pudding mix really hides the protien flavor!! and the ice bulks it up and makes it more milkshake like.

I can only assume that my surgeon owns stock in glucerna because he refuses to let me use anything else. At $10 per six pack, they had better be darn good. That's $140 just for my pre-op diet. I had better lose lot of weight.

Glucerna is specifically for Diabetics. We give it to our patients as tube feeding too. It has the balanced amount of carbs and nutrients. Don't disregard what your surgeon is suggesting just because you may think he owns stock the company. It is recommended by many nutritionists.

Glucerna is specifically for Diabetics. We give it to our patients as tube feeding too. It has the balanced amount of carbs and nutrients. Don't disregard what your surgeon is suggesting just because you may think he owns stock the company. It is recommended by many nutritionists.

Awww! Did you have to go and make sense?

I use the Protein Smart shakes as creamer in my coffee. Three cups of coffee and the shake is down without any bad taste.

Edited March 31, 20233 yr by Cat S
Capitalized proper name