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I am still unable to stomach the Protein shakes/powders...I have tried making pudding with it, I have tried putting the unflavored in Soup, etc...I ordered a hot chocolate Protein Drink yesterday so I will try that. Any other suggestions?? I know I need it and I'm only able to eat about 20-30 grams a day. HELP!!!

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I am pre-op so by no means know what I am saying, but other forums have talked about Isopure and other Protein waters. My Nut suggests cutting the sweetness with plain yogurt. Good luck and keep us posted on what works.

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I'm not sure how far you are past surgery, so some of these may not apply to you depending on your dietary guidelines.

Skim milk with powdered milk added to it for extra Protein.

Yogurt

Scrambled eggs

Cottage cheese

Cream Soups with powered milk added

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Thank you, thank you for the ideas!!

I am 4 1/2 weeks out and can definitely do powdered milk in my milk! I NEVER would have thought of that! Excellent! I do eat eggs, cheese, meat. I honestly cannot tolerate any Protein Drinks and the Protein Bars are all too sweet AND loaded with carbs! I'm not a carb fanatic but 40 grams in One Bar OMG! Not happening.

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The best so far, I have it everyday is Syntrax nectar Capaccino, it is amazing. I add milk, coffee, and ice and blend.

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The best so far' date=' I have it everyday is Syntrax Nectar Capaccino, it is amazing. I add milk, coffee, and ice and blend. [/quote']

Where do you get that?

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The best so far, I have it everyday is Syntrax Nectar Capaccino, it is amazing. I add milk, coffee, and ice and blend.

I bought the nectar Capp after hearing all the positive reviews. I thought it was disgusting at first. However, after reading on the website that the Nectars were designed to be able to eat them plain, it's my favorite thing to have at night. I have a scoop, eat it with a spoon, and it's my nightly dessert. The other ones are great this way too. It helped me a lot with the too sweet powders. I couldn't stomach them in liquid, but plain they are great.

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I am pre-op so by no means know what I am saying, but other forums have talked about Isopure and other Protein waters. My Nut suggests cutting the sweetness with plain yogurt. Good luck and keep us posted on what works.

I also want to suggest that if you haven't tried ISOPure that you should. I didn't like the taste much, but it is formulated in a different way than all the other Protein shakes, so it should be worth a try.

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Thank you' date=' thank you for the ideas!! I am 4 1/2 weeks out and can definitely do powdered milk in my milk! I NEVER would have thought of that! Excellent! I do eat eggs, cheese, meat. I honestly cannot tolerate any Protein drinks and the Protein bars are all too sweet AND loaded with carbs! I'm not a carb fanatic but 40 grams in One Bar OMG! Not happening.[/quote']

Have you looked at the Protein Bar made by Zone? They aren't so sweet! I had one presurgery and it was good... I don't know the carb count but I know 2 sleevers that use them!

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Hang in there. It gets better. I am 13 weeks post op and after many trys I found that Premier Protein shakes were my salvation. I also drank Isopure in my first few weeks post op. Don't stress too much, as your stomach heals and you are able to eat more solid Protein, it will get easier. I still drink a premier shake daily to ensure that I get in my daily requirements. Best of luck.

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I bought the nectar Capp after hearing all the positive reviews. I thought it was disgusting at first. However, after reading on the website that the Nectars were designed to be able to eat them plain, it's my favorite thing to have at night. I have a scoop, eat it with a spoon, and it's my nightly dessert. The other ones are great this way too. It helped me a lot with the too sweet powders. I couldn't stomach them in liquid, but plain they are great.

So you eat this powder plain??

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Have you looked at the Protein bar made by Zone? They aren't so sweet! I had one presurgery and it was good... I don't know the carb count but I know 2 sleevers that use them!

No, I haven't...I will definitely look into it...I bought some Protein Bars, but they were waaay to sweet, can't remember the name of it though.

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Hang in there. It gets better. I am 13 weeks post op and after many trys I found that premier Protein shakes were my salvation. I also drank Isopure in my first few weeks post op. Don't stress too much, as your stomach heals and you are able to eat more solid Protein, it will get easier. I still drink a premier shake daily to ensure that I get in my daily requirements. Best of luck.

Thanks, I am trying...I have tried so many of them...I cannot tolerate them BUT my kiddos LOVE them...go figure! :):P

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Can you elaborate on what you mean when you say that you cannot tolerate them. Do they just taste bad to you, do they upset your stomach, or exactly what happens?

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Can you elaborate on what you mean when you say that you cannot tolerate them. Do they just taste bad to you, do they upset your stomach, or exactly what happens?

Makes me nauseous and if I keep drinking, throw up

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