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I need recommendations for Protein options. I am in the pre op liquid diet and cannot tolerate the Protein shakes. I am really sensitive to artificial sweeteners and cannot swallow another shake. I am concerned because I will need Protein supplements for the rest of my life but I am starting to feel very discouraged that there are no protein options out there that I can swallow.

I have heard about powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury but when I read those reviews people also say that they are disgusting. Anyone have protein options that they like?

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I love the unjury brand shakes- my favorite is chocolate Splendor. Remember, everyone's taste are different. Syntrex nectar powders are another one of my favorites- Choc Truffle. I am a chocolate lover!

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Premier Protein is really yummy, and it doesn't have any sugar alcohols and only 1 gram of sugar. I like the chocolate best.

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I couldn't stomach the powdered drinks for some reason. I do like the powdered chicken Soup from unjury for satisfying the savory craving.

In ready made shakes, I liked Muscle Milk as a pre op, but don't like it now. Premier chocolate ready made is my staple as a post op.

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After surgery, you will need to take Protein supplements. Generally this takes the form of Protein shakes or powders. After a few months you will be able to transition to some Protein Bars. But the statement that you made I will need protein supplements for the rest of my life is not accurate. In the beginning, you have to take protein supplements because the amount of protein you receive from you meals will be incredibly small because the volume of your meals will be incredibly small.

As your meal volume increases post-op, if you concentrate on eating high protein meals, you can begin to eliminate your reliance on protein supplements. Your daily protein requirement is met by a combination of the protein you obtain from meals combined with the protein from supplements.

Your taste buds may change after surgery. Therefore if you find a protein supplement now, it may not met your requirements post-op. After surgery it will be important that you find a Protein shake that you can tolerate. You don't have to like it, only be able to tolerate it. For me I used "Muscle Milk Light" and blended in a half a banana and Water using a Ninja blender with a single serving size. I could tolerate that. Over time I went from 3 Protein Shakes a day, down to 2, down to 1 and then finally ZERO. I haven't drunk a Protein Shake in a year and a half. If I need a little extra protein when I am away from home, I generally use a [Quest] Protein Bar.

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