What protein drinks did you try for the pre-op diet?

[hlnwls 20]

My pre-op education had a recipe you could use that would be very inexpensive...can't remember the exact measurements of everything but it was Carnation Instant Breakfast, milk, and dried powdered milk. I'll dig through my papers and find the recipe if anyone is interested, just let me know :-)

IronDruggist, If you find this recipe please share.

[roundisashape 712]

Syntrax Matrix isn't too bad. Where I usually order from it's one of the lower price per serving powders, too.

[IronDruggist 136]

Ok so there are two recipes...

Choice 1:

Fortified milk-May substitute with soy or almond milk

-1 quart skim or 1% milk

-1 1/3 cup dry milk powder

-(optional) 1 packet no-sugar instant breakfast to each 8 oz serving.

Blend milk and powder and chill overnight. Add instant breakfast, if desired, to each 8 oz serving. Total Protein 21g.

Choice 2:

Cleveland Clinic Protein Drink

-1/3 cup egg substitute (ie Egg Beaters)

-8 oz skim or 1% milk

-1 packet no-sugar instant breakfast

Thoroughly blend ingredients, serve over ice. 20g Protein.< /p>

Drink 3-4 shakes daily. Must reach about 70g protein per day. Any low calorie Clear liquids are also allowed. My surgeons 2 week plan is one of the stricter plans...shakes and Clear Liquids only, no solid food. That being said, I of course allowed myself an occasional pickle or celery stick. Not chewing is oddly maddening after a while.

[Tootles1975 59]

I'm on day 2 of the pre-op liquid diet and switching between blended shakes with Vega Protein powder (veggie-based) and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury choc/vanilla and pre-made Premier Protein Shakes. All of them seem to have little-to-no aftertaste and are pretty good.