nachae2005 21 Posted July 14, 2013 Post op day 4 here, and I too cannot swallow even a sip of Protein Shake. I've tried Syntha6 and Vitamin world brand in vanilla, and MyoPlex carb smart ready-to-drink in chocolate. Yuck. I chugged them pre op, but drinking them slowly is impossible. Once I smell it I gag. I want something rich and yummy, without that awful smell! Or flavorless... 1 pastor o reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amy alexander 9 Posted July 14, 2013 Muscle milk finally work for me chocolate one are good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiniMi 1,468 Posted July 14, 2013 Couldn't you Water down Greek yogurt ( FAGE has 23 gr protein) I added sf Syrup to mine. It beats having no Protein at all. 1 pastor o reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cappyd 10 Posted July 14, 2013 i havent had a shake in 3 days i just cant stomach it im on broth and Clear liquids and im dying i have 5 days left til i go in for my next stage of mushy foods. your not the only one.. ive vomited once already and have been dry heaving every time i try to drink a shake.. ive even got the clear kind and every other kind nothing will go down and stay down .. sucks doesnt even cover the feeling.. I too don't like the shakes . I drank a little of one shake since my surgery on the 10th I feel stronger each day without the shakes . I m not a milk drinker and I forced myself to drink the shakes on the pre op diet but since we have a few more options now I m drinking no sipping Water crystal light and eating Jello and the fat free sugar free pudding chicken broth . Doing well on these. Thank God! I try the shakes but can't get much of them down . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cappyd 10 Posted July 14, 2013 Muscle milk finally work for me chocolate one are good! I will try a different brand I know I need the Protein in order to heal properly. I have Atkins shakes now but gonna try these other suggestions . Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeberry 9 Posted July 14, 2013 I hate Protein Shakes also But I found some at GNC call Lean Protein shakes the vanilla and strawberry Taste really good its like your drinking a milk shake it Doesn't give you that nasty aftertaste that some protein shakes do There a little pricey but they're on sale this month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txsonicguy 262 Posted July 14, 2013 Been on costco Premier Protein shakes since June prior to lapband surgery. No issues. I put them in freezer for 30-45 minutes and drink like a slurpy. This is what I changed to. Gotta try the freezer trick. 1 MiniMi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted July 14, 2013 I have a High Protein Shake every morning for Breakfast for 2 1/2 years now..... Start with some 100% whey, then 30ml of pure piquid Protein, the add your favorite fruits, Peanut Butter, coffee, chocolate, just about anything your imagination can come up with.....put it all in a blender with 8-10 ozs Water, or soy milk, add a ice cube or 2 in the summer.... Good to go with all the energy I need! I cannot come up with any traditional combination of eggs, cereals, yogurts, etc that would even come close.......not to mention how much I would need to eat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nachae2005 21 Posted July 15, 2013 I blended the chocolate EAS carb smart (or something that effect lol can't recall the exact name) ready to drink with 1/4 c no sugar added chocolate frozen yogurt, a little ice for texture, and .... the game changer.... 2 tsp instant coffee! Voila! Iced mocha deliciousness without a hint of that "protein shake" taste or smell! Now THAT is something I can drink 3x a day through the liquid stage! Also got some vanilla flavored (protein drink and frozen yogurt), going to NutriBullet some fruit and layer it for a parfait effect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeSeifert 49 Posted July 15, 2013 I used the Isopure Protein Water I loved it' date=' and it was a nice change from the flavored Protein powders not matter what flavor they were ICK.These come in fruit Punch and grape. I found them at Meijer's but that is a Michigan based store but also ordered them on Amazon.< /p> http://www.amazon.com/Isopure-Protein-Alpine-6-Count-Bottles/dp/B001M0NJOQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&srs=2594137011&ie=UTF8&qid=1373768312&sr=1-1&keywords=isopure You have to be sh*tting me. $43 for 6 bottles? Seriously? Good lord... 1 rmalikone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delete account 42 Posted July 15, 2013 I don't mind the shakes at all. At first, I used Body Fortress (from Walmart). Now I use ELITE by Dymatize from bodybuilder.com. Works out a little cheaper even with the delivery. Right now, I have chocolate Mint, Pina Colada, and vanilla. No, they don't taste like something from the malt shop, but they're not meant to. One thing I do is combine Crystal Light Orange with the vanilla. It tastes like a dreamsicle. Give it a shot with the different flavors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACKIEO85 308 Posted July 15, 2013 You have to be sh*tting me. $43 for 6 bottles? Seriously? Good lord... HECK NO! George the $43 is for a 4 pack of 6 bottles each so your getting 24 bottles for that price 1 nachae2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joy332 25 Posted July 17, 2013 I hear you! I got so sick of the sweet shakes...that I just could no longer do them. I did better with canned broth (Campbell's Soup broths) and thinned Soups (like creamy ones thinned with water). I just did that until I could move on to mushies. I know I did not get enough Protein then but better to get less protein than to toss your cookies! Good luck! This too shall pass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeSeifert 49 Posted July 17, 2013 I am not having an issue with Protein Drinks. My problem is hunger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites