Shake Alternatives

[journeythroughsong 7]

I am scheduled to start my 2 week preop diet on 10/23. Surgery on 11/6. Super excited for surgery but apprehensive about the Protein Shakes. I don't like shakes at all and can't imagine having to drink 3 a day for 2 weeks. Also nervous about drinking them post op. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[lsereno 2,525]

My fav way to get Protein post op:

• Vanilla Protein Powder, 1/2 cup soy milk, 1/2 cup Water and a packet of Starbucks Via Instant Decaf, shaken so it doesn't get frothy.
  
• Vanilla protein powder, 1 cup soy milk, shaken so it doesn't get frothy.
  
• Unjury chicken Protein Powder: Not my fav taste, but easy to travel with and the only thing I could tolerate immediately post-op.
  
• Greek Yogurt: The Fage 0 has 23 grams of protein per cup. Thin it with water and blend with a little orange juice ( about 1/8 cup) a couple of frozen berries, and some Splenda. I could do about 1/2 cup of yogurt like that within a week of surgery.
  

Others like the fruit flavored, plain, and clear protein options, but I didn't care for any of them myself.

Best wishes on your journey.

Lynda

[kimbernada 190]

Do you like chocolate milk? The Syntrax Nectar shakes are more like chocolate milk if you use a Blender Bottle instead of a regular blender.

[journeythroughsong 7]

chocolate milk is ok. What's a Blender Bottle? I'm nervous at the two weeks before too.

[kimbernada 190]

A Blender Bottle has a little wire whisk ball inside and you just shake the bottle to blend. I have three of the 20 ounce ones. I can't figure out how to paste a link withs darn tablet, but if you search on Amazon, they have it for $6.99 each.

[kimbernada 190]

"with this"

[bbkipps99 48]

Here is an example GNC or i think Walmart even has them. I start mine the 7th and im trying to figure out the preop diet too

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[Chills562 12]

I dont like shakes either but I love the costco Premier Protien shakes, I still drink them to fill up. I'm only 5 days out (surgery 10/9).

Good luck to you!

[journeythroughsong 7]

I am just so nervous. Not to just have shakes. I don't really care about that. But more because I don't LIKE shakes.

[bbkipps99 48]

Im wondering if u can do the Isopure drinks instead. Might call your nutritionist and see if there are other options.

[#1Mima 14]

I dont like shakes eithe, I dont like milk nor the thicknness of shakes. I'm drinking my proetein with crystal light, ice and my flavor less Protein poweder. I also eat Soups high in protein, lentil, bean, split pea. Good luck!!

[journeythroughsong 7]

Did you do that pre op though? My surgeon seems pretty intent on shakes pre op.

[jkmarsh 9]

I like the EAS Advantage Carb Control shakes. You can get a 4pk for about $5 at Wal-Mart.