AniPisMe 3 Posted March 4, 2014 I'm very new to the process. I've had my first appointment and working on a nice little check list. I'm undecided as to the type of surgery I want, and worried about the "shakes" phase because I hate "milky" like drinks. Any advice, suggestions, or ideas are appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dee_1111 317 Posted March 4, 2014 As far as 'shakes' go..there are a million on the market, you don't have to drink a 'milky' type Protein shake. Go to Amazon, or any health site and type in non-whey/dairy Liquid Protein. its quite over whelming actually. I am Lactose intolerant. I don't have a specific type or brand, I try them all..lol..they each have different benefits, I like 'LivingFuel' supergreens, just to mention one. Much luck on your surgery decision. 2 terrydumont46 and AniPisMe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah, I only had a few shakes. I got by on broth, Water, crystal light, ice chips.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmily 424 Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah, I only had a few shakes. I got by on broth, Water, crystal light, ice chips.< /p> How did you get your broth down?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmily 424 Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah, I only had a few shakes. I got by on broth, Water, crystal light, ice chips. How did you get your broth down?? I meant protein............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyGirl68 1,172 Posted March 4, 2014 unjury makes a Protein laden chicken broth. 22 grams or so per 8oz. serving. I enjoyed having something savory to mix it up with the shakes. There are a bunch of non milky alternatives. Bariatric Advantage, Health wise and Syntrx all make alternatives to the milk based Protein Shakes. Which ever surgery you decide on, good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah, I only had a few shakes. I got by on broth, Water, crystal light, ice chips. How did you get your broth down?? I meant protein............... LOL..I didn't worry about it. My own post surgery protocol was liquids for 4 days and then mushies after that. So, if I didn't have Protein for a few days I didn't think it would matter all that much. Neither did my doc or nutritionist. I ate a lot of egg drop Soup, pureed beef pot roast Soups and some others so I never really suffered. Not much pain and not all that hungry the first 30 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady VS 1,147 Posted March 4, 2014 I mostly mixed my powdered drinks with Water. You can also use your favorite low calorie juice.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted March 4, 2014 I mixed Syntrax varieties or unjury strawberry with Crystal Lite Lemonade or sugar free cranberry/grape juice. Also, there is Unjury unflavored Protein powder that you can put in anything. The Unjury chocolate Splendor can be mixed with a sugar free cocoa packet (and I put Lite Cool Whip in mine, too). There is always the Unjury chicken Soup variety, too. So, not everything has to be thick and milky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted March 4, 2014 Oh, I wanted to add this. Sometimes the whey Protein powders clump up, so I started using my strainer. It made a big difference not swallowing clumps of whey. There is a 140 degree limit with whey Protein Powder, but it clumps up in any temperature of liquid anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
