Got banded 11-5-08 was a bit more difficult than I expected-I even started to feel that maybe I made a mistake-anyway i am afraid to drink my protein shakes s all I have had is some chicken broth and water afaid I will drink to much and will throw up-any words of wisdo:confused:m?

Just take it slow. Are you able to drink your broth and water with no problems? If not, you need to call your doctor about that. Otherwise, if your doctor has moved you to protein shakes, just drink them slowing. Don't take mouthfuls. Just take small sips and you should be ok. Don't be afraid to try them. Your fear could be unfounded.

To me, the worst thing about the Protein drinks are the taste.

strawberry Cream? More like "strawberry cardboard"

chocolate Fudge? More like "chocolate chalk"

My way of getting past it? Pour my drink into a dixie cup so i can't see the label. Put a dixie cup of juice next to it. Psych myself out that they taste the same.

Then pick up the Protein Drink, and baby sip it and try not to let it touch my tongue (tastebuds)..hard to do...but I just focus on a picture on my computer screen. Then when its gone. Wash over my tastebuds with a few sips of good flavored juice.

It helps me, maybe it helps you.

For the first week I was on clears, so I drank the Isopure protein clear liquid. Not tasty, but not terrible. Expensive though, I was glad after that week to move on to protein powder. I would just take it slow and make sure to use skim milk, as that is thinner and will go down easier. Good luck

It's normal to feel that way right after surgery. You definately have to take it slow and learn what you can or cannot tolerate. I have found that the myoplex ready to drink shakes go down best for me. The Protein powders always seem too thick for me, especially when my stomach swells around the band.

Just take ur time and try to enjoy them. It will get easier for you.

I wish you the best of luck!

Pattikay! I just joined because I wanted to respond to your post. Would you like a buddy? I was just banded on 11/4, the day before you!! It would be nice to go through this with someone at the same stage.

I've been hiding my Protein. I purchased a tub of the Designer whey, natural flavor. It still has that taste, but if you mix it well with the right thing, you won't even know it's there. Right now I'm having a scoop of it in my bowl of cream of potato Soup, and I can't taste it at all. Just get creative, but don't mix it in scrambled eggs... Blech!!! ha ha ha

buy you some unflavored unjury and ad it to what you like to drink and you'll be fine .thats all i order and i ad it to diff drinks and i do great for protein..UNJURY Medical Quality Protein Supplement: High Protein Supplement Uses Whey Protein Isolate. Great tasting whey protein supplements! they ship really fast to ...well worth it when your like me and don't like the flavors ...good luck

Has your doctor okayed protein "bullets" like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/IDS-Liquid-Protein-Fruit-Punch/dp/B000RZ91M6">these</a>? You might be able to get away with mixing one into a large bottle of water and drinking it throughout the day, if your doctor says yes. I don't love the shakes either, but these fruit punch shots, mixed in with water (or in my case, lemonade) work very well for me.

I think the best ones out there are the WorldWide Chocolate Pure Protein Shakes.... they taste just like chocolate milk and they have 35 grams of protein, very tasty. You can geet them at Vitamin Shoppe.

Your doctor is the best one to speak with; however, many of us are directed to drink Protein shakes....

and many of us are not. I wasn't. But I did spend a hundred bucks on this good tasting stuff. But you know, I didn't even drink it. Threw it away after a month.

Hang in!

Thanks for the support- would love to have a buddy- would have responded by email but as I appear to have computer deficet disorder I have not figured out how to do that yet-nice to meet you by the way!!!

Pat

Costco had a really good protein shake - they are 30 grams each - I just tried one tonight and it was the best