I am so frustrated I want to cry

[HDubSleevery 25]

I've tried my Protein shakes a ton of different ways. Lactaid worked very well for the last couple of weeks but as of yesterday I just can't do the Protein Shakes. I am almost gagging trying to get them in. I have tried half water/half milk. I have tried adding flavorings. It's just not working.

I ordered some Protein hot chocolate and a nectar sample pack yesterday but it won't get here for a while. I am really concerned about getting the protein down. I tried some scrambled eggs with a little cheese this morning and they were SO heavy in my tummy. I don't think I want to try again for a while.

I had some of my mozzarella bake with a little bit of ground up hamburger. I officially do not like ground up hamburger. I may end up being a vegetarian before this is all done.

I am feeling so discouraged today. I just want to CHEW something that doesn't make me want to hurl. I am on the verge of tears which I know is stupid.

[Indymom 132]

I was almost a week ahead of you and just tried egg for the first time this morning. It was a little heavy but not bad, so you just may need a few days and then try it again.

I bought nectar unflavored powder and I have been doing 6 oz Decaf, 4 oz 1% milk and 2 scoops of the Protein (and some splenda) and it tastes just like my morning coffee. you might consider trying that? I also did unflavored with sugarfree hot chocolate made with milk, and that was pretty good too.

[HDubSleevery 25]

Thanks Megan. I am going to go make something warm and add some unflavored powder now and see how it goes. Maybe I'm just having a pity party, but it's hard to get my big girl pants on at the moment. I have to keep remembering that I have been through a LOT worse than this before and come out the other end better and stronger.

[TigerLily 3]

Egg sounds really heavy and I am not moving to mushies for 10 more days.

What about some FF Cottage cheese? Ground beef is also pretty dense. Have you tried grinding up some chicken tenders? The frozen kind from costco. It may be lighter for you? You could grind it, cook it and mix it with a bit of FF cream cheese. Also, have you tried some thinned out refried Beans?

I can't help on the Protein powder. I gagged down my shake this morning. (((hugs)))

[KellyL 173]

I'm sorry you're going through a rough time. I never was able to do any Protein mixes, but i did ok with the ready to drink ones like Atkins. My fav was vanilla. They have 15g protein. I preferred the more bland taste of the vanilla even tho normally i would like chocolate. Further out I did like the mocha latte one. Your tummy is just more sensitive this early.

People talk about the premier from costco and the Pure Protein ones have 35g protein, but i used atkins cuz they were at my local Walmart so more convenient for me and I was just happy to find one that i liked. Good luck, don't give up!!!

[Shalon 10]

I have been drinking the Premier Protein from costco because they are 30g each, and I am quite surprised how much I like them. However, I am on my pre=op diet, so we'll see what happens post-surgery.

Remember this is only temporary!

HUGS!

[Mommyto2 1]

I have been doing chobani vanilla Greek yogurt... 16 gprotein and 13g carbs. Have finally reached Protein goal everyday this week eating that twice a day. Even stayed below 30g carbs.

[Mommyto2 1]

I have been doing chobani vanilla Greek yogurt... 16 gprotein and 13g carbs. Have finally reached Protein goal everyday this week eating that twice a day. Even stayed below 30g carbs.

[phillygirl 1]

Don't be discouraged. It will get better. Remember, this is a process, but I understand where you are coming from because I have been there too. I was sleeved on July 18 and I still have trouble with the shakes. The one way I can handle the choc. and vanilla drinks is to put them in my "magic bullet" with ice and make a frozen drink. Somehow, it changes the texture or something and I have no problem with them. Try Tropical Smootie too. My NUT told me it was ok to have them as long as I do not make it an every day thing. PROTI 15 has a lemonade and grapefruit Protein that comes in packets. I get mine from the doctor's office but you can get them on line too. These have gotten me through many days. The hot choc is good, but very sweet for me, but I use it often.

I hope this helps!

[300PoundsDown 101]

I use ready to drink Atkins dark chocolate and vanilla

[Raine 170]

Me too. Dark chocolate is my fave!

I use ready to drink Atkins dark chocolate and vanilla

[dramagirl28 22]

I totally feel you. I'm 12 days out and I had been putting Protein powder in everything which made me want to gag to the point that I would prefer not to eat. I too enjoy the Atkins shakes. They're only 15g of Protein, but the way I see it, they don't make me gag and every little bit helps. I also found a good thread with tons of recipes. I'll post it below. So far my favorite brand of protein has been the nectar stuff so hopefully you'll like it too. I just made a truly yummy shake with the Vanilla Bean Torte nectar powder, pumpkin puree, milk, ff cool whip, a dab of ff cream cheese and some ice. It tastes like pumpkin cheesecake and doesn't have that gross smell and slightly off taste that that the other shakes do. I got the recipe from the link below (and added the cream cheese myself). It's so important to find something that you can look forward to drinking. Don't give up! You'll find some combo that works for you.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/19753-starbucks-on-full-liquids/page__p__167302__hl__%2Bchocolate+%2Bpeanut+%2Bbutter+%2Bprotein+%2Bshake__fromsearch__1#entry167302

[Heatherr 149]

I've tried my Protein shakes a ton of different ways. Lactaid worked very well for the last couple of weeks but as of yesterday I just can't do the Protein Shakes. I am almost gagging trying to get them in. I have tried half water/half milk. I have tried adding flavorings. It's just not working.

I ordered some Protein hot chocolate and a nectar sample pack yesterday but it won't get here for a while. I am really concerned about getting the protein down. I tried some scrambled eggs with a little cheese this morning and they were SO heavy in my tummy. I don't think I want to try again for a while.

I had some of my mozzarella bake with a little bit of ground up hamburger. I officially do not like ground up hamburger. I may end up being a vegetarian before this is all done.

I am feeling so discouraged today. I just want to CHEW something that doesn't make me want to hurl. I am on the verge of tears which I know is stupid.

Everything sits heavy for me the first time I try it, it seems. eggs were the same for a week, then were a daily staple. I can now eat 1 egg plus 1 egg white or 2 egg whites and a piece of turkey bacon and feel comfortably full and sated at 5 weeks post op. Maybe just stick to half an egg for now. I had to put ground meat into the blender until week 4 post op and even now can only tolerate it with some food lube (read condiment).

Were you ever a coffee drinker? I love a morning shake made with chocolate Protein Powder, some ice and some instant Decaf coffee. Sometimes I add some hazelnut flavoring. It has good flavor, honest, and helps me get over my morning coffee craving. Also, try using half a scoop of the Protein Powder. It'll still give you a good portion of protein but will have less of the protein after taste. GL

[HDubSleevery 25]

Lol food lube! I just got the email update that my nectar sample pack is on it's way. Woohoo!