Keeping protein shakes down?

[shahada 82]

I am 6 days out and I cannot make myself drink Protein Shakes. They make me gag. Adding unflavored Protein to Soups or anything is impossible - the texture makes me gag. Mostly, it's the sweetness that is really overwhelming me. Anyone with any advice? I feel great otherwise, but I just cannot get the hang of the protein down at all!

[Bob2013 326]

Maybe try unflavored Protein Powder and some sort of sugar free flavoring.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Maybe try the Unjury chicken Soup Protein powder? Also, some of the Syntrax Nectar powders are not as sweet - flavors like Roadside Lemonade, Lemon Tea, and Grapefruit. And since you mix them with Water, they are not as thick and hard to swallow.

For other protein powders, try mixing just a half scoop instead of a full scoop? Or if you are using RTD, cut them 50/50 with ice water or cold skim milk? It's not the full dose of protein, but it's better than nothing!

[Sunnybaby 95]

I had the same issues with the Protein Drinks and powder. I bought the unflavored Unjury and it had a funny smell. My surgeon said to try the unflavored powder in Crystal Light. It tasted a bit like Jello but I couldn't get over the consistency. I have heard from other people that when you add the unflavored powder in add it just a tablespoon at a time to things throughout the day. That might help.

[Tammylb 174]

SAMs club chocolate premiere shakes are good and not too sweet . 30 gr of Protein . vanilla is also good but it's sweet. I add strawberry or coconut flavoring to it .

[shahada 82]

Thanks everyone for your responses and suggestions. I added some nutritional yeast (8g Protein per 16g of yeast) to spaghetti sauce tonight and was able to keep it down, and feel pretty good!

It's such a time of trial and error!!