Post-Op Liquid Diet

[JessicaLauren 2]

Hi everyone. I had surgery on 3/10 and still have yet to eat anything (except I've been drinking water). For now, my surgeon has me on Clear Liquids - broth and sugar free Jello only - with 1-2 Protein Shakes per day. The shakes that my surgeon's office uses are the Optifast and they're pretty awful. The surgical PA that I saw in the hospital recommended EAS and Isopure as an alternative to OptiFast. Has anyone tried these? Where are they typically sold?

Thanks in advance

[Chele H 427]

Isopure is sold at GNC and Vitamin Shop, they are like Gatorade in consistency and are fruity type drinks. I have never had them but people seem to either love them or hate them. I know they are pricey.

I love Premier Protein Ready to Drink chocolate. They are sold by the case in costco, Sams Club and BJs and they will take them back if you do not like them. Each 11 oz drink has 30 grams of Protein. I still drink one every day for Breakfast.< /p>

[kyrickchick64 468]

Hope your surgery went well. I found my taste buds have gone crazy after my surgery. I can't eat anything that I did before that was artificially sweetened. I loved the Bariatric Advantage but now can't stomach them but I'm okay with Quest.

[melodyssss 30]

I liked the ready mixed chocolate Primier Protein Shakes from Walmart or costco before surgery. After surgery my tastes changed and I only like the Unjury Chocolate Splendor that you order online and mix in a shaker. Best of luck to you and Congrats!

[JessicaLauren 2]

Thanks everyone

[Sunnybaby 95]

I tried the Isopure drinks and thought they were NASTY. I really liked the shakes from costco. Those were good. Unfortunately I can no longer tolerate anything sweet since surgery so I can't drink them anymore.

[kay1117 83]

Good question. I just started Protein Shakes today and I drank half of a banana cream shake from GNC. I tried to finish it for dinner but couldn't because it was too sweet. Not sure what I should try next. I do have some Premier Protein chocolate and pure Protein vanilla in the pantry but am nervous about their sweetness as well.

[emma88 19]

I'm pre op and I drink Isopure Protein Powder I mix it with fat free milk and I get the unflavored Protein powder it doesn't taste bad at all

[Thinkingthinner1109 485]

I liked the ready mixed chocolate Primier Protein Shakes from Walmart or costco before surgery. After surgery my tastes changed and I only like the Unjury Chocolate Splendor that you order online and mix in a shaker. Best of luck to you and Congrats!

Me too that's all I drink. I actually enjoy them now.

[Thinkingthinner1109 485]

I like Unjury chocolate splendor. The only other Protein powder I use is GENEPRO. No taste. You can put it in anything hot or cold. No clumping.

Edited March 14, 2015 by Thinkingthinner1109