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So I have RNY on the 13th and am on day two of my pre-op diet. I have had one Protein Shake. I was told to have 3 Protein Shakes a day and 64 ounces of clear Fluid which includes sf Jello and popsicles. I had my Protein shake and had a very hard time getting it down. It was just awful I made a different flavor for the second one and it was worse than the first one. Couldn't I couldn't drink it. My issue with it is that it tastes like to sweet like flavored milk. I like milk but can't stand flavored milk I just don't think milk should taste sweet. I think that's my problem with the shake. So yesterday I had one popsicle and one serving of jello and the rest of the day I had just Water. I was so hungry by evening that I gave in and had a packet of salmon (the single serving kind that comes in the little foil package). It has no carbs and a good source of protein so I thought it was the lesser evil. The surgeons office is closed till Monday of course I plan on calling and finding out what if any other options there are. I am worried that this will prevent me from proceeding and feel awful that I cheated its day two and I haven't had a protein shake today at all and no solid food I am tempted to break out the high protein salmon again but I am just feeling so guilty about it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get through this weekend until I call the office on Monday?

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Couldn't you just dilute the Protein Shake to cut the sweetness? I never had this issue because I am unfamiliar with the concept of anything being too sweet, but it seems like adding extra Water would help.

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I had the same problem and talked to my dr. He told me i was allowed to eat ONLY vegetables. And if i ate a salad it had to be light fatfree dressing. Good luck.

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Try a different brand of Protein Shake or maybe mixing it with ice to make it more like a milkshake instead of flavored milk.

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Does it have to be a shake? Syntax makes several no milk based Protein powders-- flavored like lemonade, fruit punch, plus milk based like Cookies and cream and Cappuccino and they unflavored Protein powder that you can add to what you like to meet your Protein requirement- what is your goal for protein daily?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001I1NSUY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1438728837&sr=8-1π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=syntrax+unflavored

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