Preop Protein Nausea

[cubbies76 132]

I'm about 6 weeks out from surgery so I've been teeing out Protein powders. So far, only tried Unjury and I get a little nausea with them. I've done medifast in the past and I used to get a little nausea with those shakes too. Is it possible whatever protein is in these doesn't sit well? I'm guessing it is whey protein, right?

[gamergirl 4,610]

Yes it's whey. Maybe time to try soy, or pea Protein or something else?

[Arts137 1,811]

Hmmm, a lot of the non-whey Protein isn't as good so I am told. Maybe try others, most high end suppliers have sample packs. I use Unjury.< /p>

[gamergirl 4,610]

I'm about 6 weeks out from surgery so I've been teeing out Protein powders. So far' date=' only tried unjury and I get a little nausea with them. I've done medifast in the past and I used to get a little nausea with those shakes too. Is it possible whatever Protein is in these doesn't sit well? I'm guessing it is whey protein, right?[/quote']

Another thought. What are you mixing them with? If its milk, you could try soy or almond milk or Water and see if that help first. The whey is really absorbed better/faster than the other types, so if you could stick to it, it's better for you.

[Truckerchic_M 92]

What are you mixing them with? Some set better with me with Water others with milk..have you tried and ready to drink? A lot of people like Premier Protein rtd sold at like Walmart Sams club think costco but only comes in chocolate and vanilla...alum maybe try something like Atkins advantage little lower in Protein but may help your body get use to it...since your pre op this is good time to check them all out lol including plant based

[cubbies76 132]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. So far everything I have taken has been with Water. I will try them out with some soy milk (never did like drinking regular milk). I'll try some different brands. There's a pharmacy here in town that supposedly sells different brands' samples. If that doesn't work, I'll try some soy Protein.< /p>

[Beth Kidd 11]

Pre-op I drank the RTD EAS carb control shakes. I would stick a straw in them... Drink about half, hold my breath while I stuck some Peanut Butter or almonds in my mouth. Then I would repeat. Never made me sick, unless I slowed myself to actually taste it. Post-op milk has been my best friend! I never drank milk pre-op. but when it goes you additional protein... I am all about some milk! I also use Unjury. Love it! I add PB2 and it kills the sweetness. Good luck to you!

[cindymg 629]

Try some warm broth with salt. No Protein, but it will help with the nausea. Or if you want Soup with protein, Unjury makes a chicken soup flavor with protein. Good for post op too.

[gamergirl 4,610]

I think your surgery is coming up soon yes? Wanted to suggest that you maybe try lactaid pills before your shakes. They help me.

[cubbies76 132]

It is coming up in about 6 weeks. I haven't brought myself to try more of it cause of the nausea but I am going to try mixing with soy milk, probably next weekend. Thanks for the advice on the lactose pills. I'll def give that a try too.

[cubbies76 132]

I've also heard that muscle milk might be a good alternative as well.

[gamergirl 4,610]

I've also heard that muscle milk might be a good alternative as well.

Muscle milk still makes me nauseated. It's pretty heavy on the whey I think. I say that because of the "protein load" you get with each shake.

[Momof4boys 0]

I was sleeved on 8/6/13 and I am still struggling with Protein Drinks. Everything I try seems to bother my stomach. Forget Protein Shakes. The foam created by shaking or blending causes me to suffer all day. I am of the soft stage but can only eat about 4 bites so its very difficult to get the Protein in.

[cubbies76 132]

So, I finally bit the bullet and tried the shakes again. I tried the Syntrax vanilla with soy milk and once again, nausea. I am wondering if I will just have to deal with it. If I drink each if them with 16 ounces of soy, I would be getting 37 each time, so 74 if I drank to. That would be pretty close to the 80 they want me to get, even if I were to be able to drink them all. I'll probably just have to grin it and bear it. I need to try the lactaid suggestion as well. Maybe I'll become used to it. I dealt with it back on medifast days so there's that too.

[gamergirl 4,610]

So' date=' I finally bit the bullet and tried the shakes again. I tried the Syntrax Vanilla with soy milk and once again, nausea. I am wondering if I will just have to deal with it. If I drink each if them with 16 ounces of soy, I would be getting 37 each time, so 74 if I drank to. That would be pretty close to the 80 they want me to get, even if I were to be able to drink them all. I'll probably just have to grin it and bear it. I need to try the lactaid suggestion as well. Maybe I'll become used to it. I dealt with it back on medifast days so there's that too.[/quote']

Def try the lactaid. If makes a huge difference for me. Good luck!