Pre- op diet: shakes are so horrible

[jersey0601 99]

I am on my two week pre- op liquid diet and I am struggling to choke down the vanilla shakes ...any advice? I have switched from Water to milk and it is slightly more tolerable

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[specialkiddomom 10]

I used the Premier Protein chocolate

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[UsernameTaken 283]

@@jersey0601

I also used Premier Protein shakes, I bought case of vanilla but then would change it up at home. I would put one shake in blender, half banana, 2 tbs of PB2 and some ice and blend it. It was delicious.

You can add all kinds of flavors, I would also blend it with handful of frozen strawberries or sugar free coffee syrups etc.

[leebick 448]

I really enjoy the Syntrax Nectar shakes. These are made from whey Protein isolate and meet all the protein/carbohydrate/fat requirements from my NUT. I make them with unsweetened plain almond milk (almond breeze- OK'd by my NUT) for the shake flavors or Water for the juice flavors, and they are really good. If you go to their website (si03) you can order a sampler pack for $17 (incls. shipping). They will send you a single serving of each of their 15 flavors. I order the 2 lb cans from luckyvitamin.com for about $33 (it works out to less than $1 per serving).

Edited May 22, 2016 by leebick

[jersey0601 99]

Thanks - I will try some variations - I have lost 10 lbs in 4 days --- which I'm not excited about actually . Just hungry and miserable

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Edited May 22, 2016 by jersey0601

[UsernameTaken 283]

Thanks - I will try some variations - I have lost 10 lbs in 4 days --- which I'm not excited about actually . Just hungry and miserable

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How much more do you have on this diet?

I know it's hard, I am on week 4 of liquid diet now (2 pre op) and now 2nd post op it's definitely easier post op, but hang in there, it will benefit you during your surgery.

[carlissa_RN 62]

I'm having my VSG on May 25th and there is not required pre op diet at all, just the NPO at midnight before surgery.

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[WantToBe 77]

Protein "shakes" are very different in taste. I like powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury because I've used it for such a long time (had band in 2004) but even find it tastes different. I'm on final stages of pre-op and have finally figured out how to make a great tasting "chicken soup" using Unjury. I also like the Premier Protein shakes. I used to like the unflavored Unjury in crystal light but am not finding it to be "not so" tasty. In the grand scheme of things the Protein "shake" problem is short term as you will be eating your protein not drinking. Good luck.

[ChooChi73 59]

I had a really hard time with mine at first too. I got crystal light packets in with it, and it made all the difference in the world.

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[Kindle 8,667]

I found most Protein Drinks more palatable when mixed with twice as much water/milk as instruction say. I diluted the RTD 1/2 and 1/2 with milk. Also use Torani syrups to vary the flavor. Syntax nectar, muscle milk, Quest and premier are my favorite brands. Others like Bariatric Advantage and Isopure were downright disgusting.

[BackSpin81 350]

sugar free Syrup help. I added sugar free chocolate and caramel flavored coffee/tea syrups to spice up my shakes.

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[lweaver1 4]

I have tried Soooo many brands and still can't choke them down. So I use dannon light and fit greek yougart with 18 grams of Protein in a cup. I add Water and blend fruit up in it and ice and blend. I am post op so you probably can't add fruit.

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[ChristinasSleeveStory 44]

I really enjoy the Syntrax nectar shakes. These are made from whey Protein isolate and meet all the protein/carbohydrate/fat requirements from my NUT. I make them with unsweetened plain almond milk (almond breeze- OK'd by my NUT) for the shake flavors or Water for the juice flavors, and they are really good. If you go to their website (si03) you can order a sampler pack for $17 (incls. shipping). They will send you a single serving of each of their 15 flavors. I order the 2 lb cans from luckyvitamin.com for about $33 (it works out to less than $1 per serving).

I just went to si03.com and can't find the sampler pack. Can you please help?

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[leebick 448]

I really enjoy the Syntrax nectar shakes. These are made from whey Protein isolate and meet all the protein/carbohydrate/fat requirements from my NUT. I make them with unsweetened plain almond milk (almond breeze- OK'd by my NUT) for the shake flavors or Water for the juice flavors, and they are really good. If you go to their website (si03) you can order a sampler pack for $17 (incls. shipping). They will send you a single serving of each of their 15 flavors. I order the 2 lb cans from luckyvitamin.com for about $33 (it works out to less than $1 per serving).

I just went to si03.com and can't find the sampler pack. Can you please help?

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Yes... it's a little awkward, because there's nothing to click on. Go to the si03.com page. Move your cursor over the top right grey quadrant, where it says "Monthly Special". The quadrant will change to a green background that says "Nectar Variety Sampler" and give you the number to call. Yes, you can only call, not order online, but they know exactly what you are talking about. It's quick and painless once you call.

[ChristinasSleeveStory 44]

Thanks so much!