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I've played with these things for years, since my wife rejected them after her DS and I started mixing them into my instant breakfasts. At the moment I have settled on the EAS chocolate powder that's available at Target and many other places, as I find that is has a fairly delicate flavor (including any objectionable "protein" taste, at least to me) that can be boosted as desired with a little unsweetened cocoa or SF chocolate Syrup depending upon level of sweetness desired. I use the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored powder for non-chocolate use but that's an online order - I would give the EAS vanilla flavor a try based on how their chocolate works for me.

I also use the powders to add to SF Jello pudding as a high Protein snack - sometimes I add greek yogurt instead for a little different flavor blend. I haven't used the powder with yogurt itself since adopting greek yogurt as my standard as that is plenty high in Protein for my needs (about double standard yogurt, 20-22g/cup). The unflavored powders can be added to Jello for use during whatever clear liquid phase you may have (mine was only a day pre-op, so I didn't use it much).

Good luck and enjoy the journey, and particularly the destination.

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I've played with these things for years, since my wife rejected them after her DS and I started mixing them into my instant breakfasts. At the moment I have settled on the EAS chocolate powder that's available at Target and many other places, as I find that is has a fairly delicate flavor (including any objectionable "protein" taste, at least to me) that can be boosted as desired with a little unsweetened cocoa or SF chocolate Syrup depending upon level of sweetness desired. I use the unjury unflavored powder for non-chocolate use but that's an online order - I would give the EAS vanilla flavor a try based on how their chocolate works for me.

I also use the powders to add to SF Jello pudding as a high Protein snack - sometimes I add greek yogurt instead for a little different flavor blend. I haven't used the powder with yogurt itself since adopting greek yogurt as my standard as that is plenty high in Protein for my needs (about double standard yogurt, 20-22g/cup). The unflavored powders can be added to Jello for use during whatever clear liquid phase you may have (mine was only a day pre-op, so I didn't use it much).

Good luck and enjoy the journey, and particularly the destination.

Thank you so much for the ideas will give them a try!!

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I used to sell Herbalife and I think they are the best so since my pre op diet starts tomorrow I renewed my license so I could get the discount. Their Protein chicken Soup and Protein Drink mix is sooo good. They also have a vanilla Protein Powder that you can add to lots of things. But by far their shake mixes are the best I've ever tried.

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GNC has something called Pro Performance whey Potein 28. There's 28 grams of Protein per scoop. Add 1 scoop to 8 oz of Water. It has 120 calories, 4 grams of carbs and it's DELICIOUS!!! Love, love, love the chocolate.

Good luck on whichever product you decide to try.

Niki

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I'm scheduled for surgery on 12/14 and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the post op diet. I googled homemade beef broth and the nutrition info said there is 22g of Protein per cup. It seems high to me so I was wondering if anyone knows more about this? Also, if it's true can I just drink 3 cups a day for my protein requirement and skip the powders? I really don't look forward to having to use protein powder!

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I guess it depends upon how meaty the "meaty Soup bones" are, but it sounds plausible - better and more palatable than the commercial broths, and a lot less sodium (which is probably what would make me gag if I had to have that much of it.) I think that if you depended upon it as your primary Protein source that you would tire of it quickly (I sure did, and only used Soups for a week or two post op.)

I don't find the powders to be all that objectionable, though I have been playing with them for several years, finding blends that suit me. The unflavored powders can be put into Jello for some variety (though that is another thing I tired of and haven't revisited since) and the chocolate or unflavored varieties can be made into instant SF puddings for a hi-pro snack (which I still use.) The bigger challenge will be finding enough variety to keep you sane, particularly if your doc is one who goes into extensive liquid post-op diets. Thankfully, between my tolerant stomach and surgeon, I was able to progress to more real foods fairly quickly and maintained my sanity through it all.

Good luck to you,

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