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Does Anyone Out There Just Not Like Protein Shakes And Don't Drink Them?



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This sounds good. I am going to some appointments I have tomorrow . Surgery is scheduled October 24. I didn't have a preop diet like some has had yet, I have been eating what I want .I am sure I will be on a preop diet tomorrow and until surgery

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I make coffee the night before and put it in the refrigerator. In the a.m. I mix it with chocolate Protein powder. YYUUMM. sometime even a tbsp. of almond butter. Even better.

I am pre-sleeve so I don't if any of that falls within what you can and cannot have post-sleeve (dr. Instructions) but, it just gives a different taste instead of the same ole same ole. :)

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I avoid them if I can. I'd rather have "real" food. I did drink one the other day (Premier Protein RTD vanilla from Sam's Club), and I made it through, but it's not my first choice. They're not terrible, they just feel so heavy on my sleeve.

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I am with you! I can't stomach any of the Protein. Greek yogurt has been a Godsend! I will try the hot chocolate idea though. :-)

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You can also try the cheese sauce...I think injury. If you put it on broccoli it's pretty good. Lastly unflavored Protein in a glass of milk is decent or in a yogurt or cottage cheese. I can ONLY use the Premier Protein from costco. I know that it is pricier, but it tastes good, travels well and is just so darn convenient!

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I absolutely hated Protein Shakes and the day I could eat enough food and not have a Protein Shake I stopped and have never had one again. Everything was fine. I tried every trick, the cheese sauce, the unflavored Protein powder, every brand and flavor of shakes, etc. Hated them all. I stopped as soon as I could eat chicken and eggs to get protein. You should be fine as long as you are eating all protein.

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I must be a weirdo - I really liked mine but haven't had one since I was able to start on regular food.< /p>

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Or is it just me? I'm 2 1/2 months out and I can eat 40- 50 grams of Protein a day with just food...but I really never liked Protein shakes and so I stopped....

Are you kidding?? I love the Protein Shakes by syntax especially when mixed with light soy. Oreo, chocolate truffle, vanilla bean, they are the best. I look forward to 1-2 a day to help out either with Protein needs or when I just don't have the time to make something more solid. There are so many favors to choose from, but again, I am hooked on the sweeter varieties.

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Do you get that from GNC? Just wondering if there is a cheaper place to buy. I do not have a Cosco but do have Sams Club in my area.

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Do you get that from GNC? Just wondering if there is a cheaper place to buy. I do not have a Cosco but do have Sams Club in my area.

I order my shakes off Amazon currently. Free 2 day shipping and prices are usually $10 below a place like Vitamin world. Unfortunately, GNC does not carry syntax products. I tried the costco whey powders. They are ok, but I am not a huge fan of them.

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If you drink coffee ...

I was told no caffiene of any kind after surgery. Am I the only one who was told that?

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