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I added peanut butter powder from the beginning no problem. Also try unflavored protein powder. I used genepro. Add it to some milk to get in extra protein. The cran grape protein beverage powder isn't very sweet. You may also want to try that. You can order on Amazon or the bariatric pal store. Get the powder. I found the liquid concentrate to be sweeter. You can also add some spices...i used cinnamon to flavor my shakes. If your doctor allows coffee or tea you can also mix with protein shake or unflavored protein powder. I felt weak and tired for the first couple of weeks too. You are not alone. We are here to help support you! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Stir Genepro or another protein powder into everything you can? That 🐭🐱is a hard hard question to answer. I feel like I'm a protein with occasional sides of veggies myself. Don't you feel like screaming YOU CANT GET BLOOD FROM A TURNIP! , cause I sure do!

GENEPRO, I have seen tons of people love it but lately I have seen LOTS of people warn against it or say no to it? Your thoughts? I use it, I like that I can use it in pretty much anything with no added taste and at any temperature. It worries me that so many people advise against it.

My NUT told me to count it as 17 grams of protein, not 30, but that otherwise it was ok to use. I've been struggling with finding a protein shake I can tolerate. Genepro is the first one I've found that works for me.

I love Genepro Protein too!

TEXASLADY52? What is Genepro?

Get your Water in. It's very important that your do so. Water helps with your digestion. You are also at risk of dehydration since you are having diarrhea. You really need to meet your Protein goals. A lean cuisine is too processed not to mention full of sodium to adequately meet your nutrition needs. Another alternative is to buy unflavored Liquid Protein like GENEPRO or prosource and add that to Soup or tea. If you don't like the protein shakes looks for protein alternatives such as greek yogurt, hummus, ricotta cheese and Beans. Even buying a rotisserie chicken and eating that for lunch with some veg is likely better than that lean cuisine. ETA: Not getting enough protein is one of the main causes of hair loss.

I for one have had a very hard time finding a Protein Drink I could tolerate. I liked Atkins protein drink and bars also for a bar Iliked POWERCRUNCH. Finally after all of this time and spending more money than I could count on different drinks to just give them away I found GENEPRO unflavored Protein and it doesn't have a taste at all. Now I am a coffee drinker and I make myself a LATTE and whisk a scoop of GENEPRO in warm Water to mix it and then add it to my coffee. You can use this in anything you want. It has 30grams of protein in 1 scoop. I love it!!

Hello, I post video taste tests of Protein powders and ready mades on my blog at http://cuttingthefatwithaknife.blogspot.com I will say be very very careful most protein powders have both regular ( non diet) and diet versions. Such as Muscle milk has regular which is for body builders and designed to put on weight. and muscle milk lite, which is for dieters. so be careful. I know one big issue I have is with the GENEPRO, it says you get 30 grams of protein from 1 tablespoon of product, which is impossible because one tablespoon is 15 grams, so how you can get 30 grams of protein from 15 grams of product beats me I even posted on their face book page and sent them an email and my posts get erased and emails go unanswered. I have asked friends who are chemists and one food additive manufacturer with a phd in food sciences and both tell me its not possible there is no way this is a factual statement, both felt it was a marketing ploy where they are using weight vs volume in the same sentence. Personally I enjoy the Syntrax nectars the best so far , matrix also very very good, I also like a particular chocolate by twin lab but its very hard to find. Particularly I enjoy the vanilla torte, and the fuzzy navel, I also enjoy the Cappuccino, and it uses totally decaf coffee in its flavor. Now if you have allergy issues or want a really mild taste look for abouttime yes its one word you can find it online or at some gnc's and natural food stores. they make a product called fill shake and go, its a pre loaded plastic disposable bottle, you just op the top an add liquid , shake it up and drink. but it has very few ingredients, just 4 total, the flavors are extremely mild, almost not there, I recommend the strawberry chocolate, birthday cake and vanilla, the banana is ok but you have to like banana, per se. find them online. Hope this helps.

Only reasons I could think of is either it could be a stricture which I hope I'm wrong... Or it could be that maybe you have to wait longer, much longer between bites. Does it happen with literally everything or can you maybe try unsweetened apple sauce and see how well you do with that? If that sits well, maybe add genepro with it and get protein in that way. Another reason could be, those foods you've listed you just don't tolerate well at this time. I'm almost a year out and I just discovered that my stomach hates homemade orange juice... But doesn't mind homemade lemonade. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-125 GW-130 Size- 2, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 34C Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

@@Kindle Isn't Syntrax awesome? So far, that and GENEPRO unflavored are my fav's!

I did a cheesecake thing pureed. Sugar free vanilla pudding fat free cream cheese and genepro just mix it all together. High cheesecake protein snack. Sent from my LM-Q730 using BariatricPal mobile app

I typically eat the oikios triple zero. Every once in a while (like today) I have a Noosa and add in some GENEPRO. How much depends on what flavor (pumpkin covers the taste of a full serving). HW 385 SW 359 CW 305 Sleeved 10/5/16

I put GENEPRO into everything....coffee, lemonade, milk, refried Beans, cottage cheese, yogurt (if it isn't greek), Soup, etc. Pretty much anything soft/moist. The key to getting Genepro to incorporate well is to sprinkle it on the surface of whatever you're trying to mix it with, then use a FORK to mix it in. I have it in a cup of coffee every morning by pouring my half and half into the cup, mixing it with the Genepro then adding coffee. No lumps, just undetectable Protein.

Get some GENEPRO Protein powder and mix it in broth. I did that when I wanted something warm and savory rather than cold and sweet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Genepro has absolutely saved me. Is it the best option compared to real protein? Probably not.... But I can put it in hot decaf fixated tea and it completely dissolves. I still drink 2 cups a day - each scoop is 30 G protein. Take care and know it gets better.

I'm wondering if anyone (when allowed) switched out shakes for bars to meet their requirements? I'm thinking I would want to because I've been unsuccessful in the shake department, except for genepro, and when I am able to, want to switch to bars instead. Any insight? Pros and cons? Thanks in advance!!

I was using genepro and liked it didn't have a taste. But my NUT said stop!!! That it's impossible to have 30g of protein in one tablespoon. She strongly advised me to switch back to unjury unflavored. I like it I guess. I also like unjury chocolate. Pure protein is good too. I like switching it around Thanks Nancy

Ok, I heard about GENEPRO from this site. I have been using it post op but not long enough to have a real opinion on how good it is (even though it is pretty good dissolving into anything and tasteless) BUT I have been seeing posts saying it is not actually the amount of protein it claims. Besides that, has anyone ever heard or have any actual evidence that it is unsafe or dangerous to use? I appreciate any fact based information (not really interested in information about the amount of protein being misrepresented although I understand that is not ideal for people counting protein grams) Thank you!

What would you suggest for unflavored protein powder for newly sleeved people imstead of Genepro? Im getting sleeved on Friday and now have no problem with Premier, but worried because so many people say their tastes have changed. I like being prepared.

So Monday 11/3 I was one week post op from my surgery on 10/27. I came home Tuesday around dinnertime from the hospital and found that I did not need to take any of my pain meds at all. I was so surprised since I am a giant baby when it come to being in pain or uncomfortable. My first couple days home I was only getting in half of what my doc wanted me to and I was starting to get nervous. But come Friday I was able to almost reach my goals of 60g of Protein and 64oz of Water. I had a rough day on Saturday due to some protein not agreeing with my tummy at all, took a few naps but still managed to get in my three 20 minute walks so I still call it a good day! Now here is where I am looking for any advice or tips people further out than me can offer. Both Sunday and Monday I was able to get all my protein in (and a teeny bit more) all my water in and all my walking, I have been able to drink an 11oz RTD Premeire Protein shake cut with 4oz of 1% milk in about an hour sipping sipping sipping. Then I wait 30-40mins and start sipping on my water glass. Then I eat a shake again usually a scoop of unjury chocolate, with 2tbsp PB2, 8 oz of milk and a few ice cubes. Again I can get it all down in about an hour. Then back to my water. Then I have broth with either my GENEPRO unflavored protein in it or the Unjury chicken Soup protein in it, I am straining the light low sodium Soups, (French onion has the best flavor) at dinner time. It usually ends up being about 8oz of liquid between the broth and the water I add. Once again it takes me about 45mis to an hour to get the broth down. This is NOT what I was expecting?? I thought I would only be able to get down a couple ounces at a time and was so worried about getting in my protein and water. Is this fairly usual for being a week out?? My doc has me on full liquids till the 9th, and and then onto the next stage. Now I am not really feeling hunger, but I am getting a full feeling when I am done. I am trying to get in a Breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have sat down with my family both nights while they ate dinner and had my broth. It didn't bother me to do that, it was nice to eat together, and with me taking longer our conversation was longer too. Instead of eating in 15mins jumping up and cleaning up, it was nice. Sorry this is so long but I guess I feel like I am doing everything correctly I don't want to miss anything. I am really looking forward to trying some real chewable food on the 9th, but I don't want to rush anything. I want my tummy to heal. I am down 13lbs in one week and 22.5 since my pre op the week before. I feel pretty good and am going to venture out again in the next couple days. I did go grocery shopping with my hubby on sunday and did pretty good. He says I am doing way better than I think I am.

GENEPRO is fantastic! No taste, ZERO! Add it to anything, hot or cold. It does not change the texture or flavor. No aftertaste, nothing!

I am on day 2 and the sweet protein shakes make me gag. I have been using genepro unflavored protein in chicken broth, blend it with the magic bullet and heat it in the wave.

I'm currently on day 4 after revision surgery. The "trick" I've currently hit on is adding Crystal Light to Isopure. Improves the taste significantly!! This is one of the only ways I know to get 40g in at this point. I also just ordered some GENEPRO Protein powder based on what everyone is saying. It is very hard for me to get the liquids & protein in - but I'm determined.

This? http://www.amazon.com/Musclegen-Research-Genepro-Protein-Powder/dp/B00K6OSDYA