Problem with Artificial Sweeteners

[ChronicJam 40]

Hello all. I'm scheduled for June 30 and I'm on day 4 of pre-op diet. Artificial sweeteners are a Migraine trigger for me and I can't stand the taste of stevia. So...I'm having a hard time finding Protein powders and drinks without anything artificial. I love Orgain (completely organic), but my nutritionist was hesitant because they are 255 calories each. I've tried Unjury ( the unflavored may be my only option), nectar, Isopure, Muscle Milk, and Celebrate. Any suggestions?

[pinky4652 38]

same problem i had was finding Protein to be honest i failed at Protein i was sleeved in april 2nd and have yet to finish a Protein Drink since before my surgery i know what i can and cannot tollerate i throw in an extra snack after you get to eat chicken and such i recomend weight watchers brand its got 32 grams per chicken brest there 5oz i can eat 3 1/2 and the rest is my snack so if protein is a problem i planned around the drinks and shakes i just cannot force myself to drink something that gives me a headache or makes me feel sick

[Sleevie_Nicks 6]

Jay Robb whey protein! Lactose free and sweetened with stevia. I get mine at Vitamin Shoppe. Also Isopure unflavored in broth

[boccob81 244]

I have notice I can taste chemicals in the food I eat now after the sleeve .. I use to love purified Water not it taste like pool water to me ..

Power aid zero cal taste like chlorine .. . I love arrowhead water and before the sleeve I could not stand drinking it ..

[Pkdvm 175]

I know you said you hate the taste of stevia, and I thought that I did also. However, I tried a brand of all natural Protein Powder called About Time yesterday and it was delicious. Comes in lots of flavors, I tried the Peanut Butter mixed w skim milk and it was amazing. You can get single packets on their website of most of the flavors. Good luck!

[ChronicJam 40]

I know you said you hate the taste of stevia, and I thought that I did also. However, I tried a brand of all natural Protein powder called About Time yesterday and it was delicious. Comes in lots of flavors, I tried the Peanut Butter mixed w skim milk and it was amazing. You can get single packets on their website of most of the flavors. Good luck!

Thanks! I'll give it a try!

[thesuse2000 698]

There's the chicken broth Unjury as well, which most (including me) find pretty yummy. It also might be worth asking your surgeon/nut if you can eat real food pre-op. I asked and was given permission to do that. So I ate a lot of grilled chicken and veggies. I'm on day 4 post-op now and getting most of my Protein from various pureed Soups mixed with the unflavored unjury or the chicken broth (or a combo of both).

[#9grammy 274]

Try Core Power at Walmart, one has 20 mg Protein and another has 26gms , I find the chocolate is good.

[ChronicJam 40]

Try Core Power at Walmart, one has 20 mg Protein and another has 26gms , I find the chocolate is good.

Do they have sucralose, aspartame or any of the other artificial sweeteners?

[#9grammy 274]

IDK, I bought one last week to try. I get sleeved in Oct sometime so I've only been getting 1 of some to try before the big day comes. Which seems like forever!

[#9grammy 274]

Do they have sucralose, aspartame or any of the other artificial sweeteners?

I bought some more of the Core Power, it has cane sugar in it and honey.

[ChronicJam 40]

Do they have sucralose, aspartame or any of the other artificial sweeteners?

I bought some more of the Core Power, it has cane sugar in it and honey.

Yay! Thanks for letting me know. I'll try to get some this week. It's been almost impossible to find any that don't have artificial or stevia. I appreciate you!

[boccob81 244]

Core power has to much carbs and surgar

[BarntruckCutie 21]

Truvia tastes better than stevia and is still stevia.

[CdnGirlinNC 10]

I am with you on this. I am also in pre-op diet stage eating what is on the list from my surgeon - sugar free puddings, Jello, Protein drinks etc - and ended up in a mental mess! All those chemicals make me "headachy" and craving carbs like crazy. So yesterday was a write off but today I'm staying away from all fake foods and am making my own Protein shakes with almond milk, ice, unflavoured whey Protein isolate (Bulk supplements from Amazon), a couple strawberries and vanilla. Delicious, healthy, good quality protein and I feel sane today. My surgeon also said eating good protein foods such as eggs and lean meats twice per day is fine. Funny how every surgeon has his/her own views on the pre-op diet. I didn't eat chemical sweeteners before and I don't plan on starting now - lesson learned. Good luck.

Trudy