Protein

[simplyblessed 15]

I am 6 days post opt. And I'm having trouble getting Protein in. I'm perfectly fine with liquids. I can drink no problem. I just can't find any Protein Shakes that I can drink. I have tried Syntrax Fuzzy Navel and it was grainy, the chocolate truffle was to sweet, and then I tried Unjury vanilla and it was also to sweet. Any suggestions?!?

[Elode 8,093]

Premier protien ready made shakes in chocolate! They are the only ones I drink. They sell them at Walmart and SAMs ect..

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

There are probably hundreds you can try. My doctor gave me a list of that was literally a full page front and back. I went shopping prior to surgery an bought single servings in a variety of forms. I tried powders, premade and liquid Proteins. Surprisingly enough my main one ended up being CVS brand whey powder. It comes in vanilla or chocolate and is 26gms of Protein per scoop. I mix it with juice, almond milk or greek yogurt. What helped me the most was mixing the Protein Powder with greek yogurt for 2 meals a day and then having vegetable broth or a pureed bean Soup for dinner. After a while you get sick of all that sweet and need something savory to cut it.

I also did unflavored Liquid Protein. My brand of choice as Prosource. They gave me that in the hospital and I liked it enough that I ordered some when I was home.

Premade I like Orgain organic.

[CheleLynn45 615]

I used Premiere Protein pre op and I use it post op. Pre op I added 4oz of 1% milk to cut down the sweetness. I also had to do this for a few weeks right after surgery. I now can drink them without the milk just fine.

I also used unflavored Protein Powder and put it into a Progresso light French onion Soup, I strained out the onions and just drank the broth. I couldn't take all that sweet everyday.

[simplyblessed 15]

I used Premiere Protein pre op and I use it post op. Pre op I added 4oz of 1% milk to cut down the sweetness. I also had to do this for a few weeks right after surgery. I now can drink them without the milk just fine.

I also used unflavored Protein powder and put it into a Progresso light French onion Soup, I strained out the onions and just drank the broth. I couldn't take all that sweet everyday.

What brand was your unflavored?

[CheleLynn45 615]

@@simplyblessed

I use GENEPRO. I get it on Amazon.com. It has 30grams of Protein. I use it everyday in my Decaf hot tea.

I drink either 24-32oz of decaf tea every morning. That way I get in my liquids and my Protein. I then drink one RTD premiere Protein shake for lunch and then a small protein filled meal for dinner.

I am 7weeks post op and I feel great!! I have been losing steadily!!

Good Luck with your journey!!!

[peki31 37]

My Dr. said to use only whey Protein isolate shakes. The nurse said it was better for hair not falling out down the road. I see lots of people here use the Premier Shakes, that don't have the isolate. Is it just my doc?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My doctor was okay with either whey or soy isolates. So far the shakes I have used have had either one or the other. I haven't had any Hair loss issues so far, but I was taking Biotin before surgery and continued to do so after.

[CheleLynn45 615]

The only thing my doc said to me about Protein shakes is he wanted them to have between 20-30 grams of Protein, low calories and low sugar.

[Susan909 52]

Try putting the fuzzy navel is the blender on low for about 15 seconds. That made the graininess go away, and now it's nice and smooth.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Premier Protein, chocolate flavor here too. It's my Breakfast every single day. I've had at least one every day for over 6 months. I got kind of sick of them after the 4 weeks of liquid, but I'm okay with them now.

[catdaddy 232]

I too use chocolate flavored Premier Protein shakes and love them. I've been drinking them for around four months now as my Breakfast meal and I plan to do this for the foreseeable future.

[Shannon Piper 11]

I've been using the Pure Protein shakes chocolate flavored. Amazon sells them by the case and Trader Joes sells them individually. They have 35 grams of Protein per can. 90% of Calcium. Look them up on Amazon. They have quite a bit of the Vitamins and minerals we are supposed to get. Traders has a soy Protein powder also that can be mixed into almond milk. It is loaded with Vitamins and costs about $16 for a 2 weeks supply.

[Susan909 52]

Who makes the pure Protein Shakes?

[Susan909 52]

My Dr and Nut said whey isolate only too.... It's a pure Protein not a blend.