Getting sick of protein shakes--literally

[magoosmom 115]

I am on my fourth week post op (June 21 surgery) and I have been doing fine on Protein Shakes until the last few days. My diet plan called for two weeks of liquids followed by two weeks of purée (but no meats and no eggs). With two Protein shakes a day, I was meeting my protein goal (getting close to 70 g). Now I dread drinking them. I get nauseated while drinking and even gagged this morning. I used to be able to drink all 8 oz and now I am lucky to get six in before giving up. I do the purée food at each meal but the only way to get the protein in is through the shakes. So I am pretty frustrated. Any suggestions? I do have lift drinks but not a huge fan and it takes me a long time to work through them. I have also done a scoop of GENEPRO in unsweetened iced tea.

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[SalOdyssey 441]

I struggled to stomach them post-op. I resorted to using Lift drinks as most of my Protein.

Have you tried adding unflavored Protein to sugar free pudding if your allowed it?

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

I'm feeling you...my surgery was June 21st as well, and I'm only using RTD Protein as Creamer in my Decaf coffee. I'm adding a scoop of GENEPRO to my coffee, so that gives me 30g plus maybe 5g from the RTD at Breakfast. I either drink a Syntrax nectar (23g) or add another scoop of GENEPRO (30g) to a glass of Water with some flavored stevia later in the day, and another to my refried Beans or Soup at lunch or dinner. That gets me to 90 or nearly there, so the third meal is just bonus Protein for my day.
I'm really impressed with the Genepro product, and I can't tolerate any of the Isopure powders right now :-P

[ciciz 8]

Since you're on purées, have you tried making them with less liquid? They're a little thicker but then they're gone faster

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[#9grammy 274]

The only shake I can handle is Unjury. I have to use a quarter scoop of strawberry in with the vanilla. I also have unflavored if I need something boosted. Yes almost 2 yrs out and still using a shake. Mainly in morning and at times lunch.

My husband is a snack alcohalic, right now he's eating chips! Won't eat 3 meals a day, never has. So I keep fruits and veggies and shakes in my cupboard.

There is a lot of different Protein Drinks out there buttt you hav to buy a lot of it if it's powder, Unjury you can order 1 serving packs and try them all.

Gosh I sound like a Unjury spokesperson lol.

[deerjay 24]

I am on my fourth week post op (June 21 surgery) and I have been doing fine on Protein shakes until the last few days. My diet plan called for two weeks of liquids followed by two weeks of purée (but no meats and no eggs). With two Protein Shakes a day, I was meeting my Protein goal (getting close to 70 g). Now I dread drinking them. I get nauseated while drinking and even gagged this morning. I used to be able to drink all 8 oz and now I am lucky to get six in before giving up. I do the purée food at each meal but the only way to get the protein in is through the shakes. So I am pretty frustrated. Any suggestions? I do have lift drinks but not a huge fan and it takes me a long time to work through them. I have also done a scoop of GENEPRO in unsweetened iced tea.

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I really like the ProtiDiet juice concentrates. They are 15 g of protein but a nice tasty summery drink. Not thick at all or too sweet.

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[magoosmom 115]

Thank you all so much. Looks like I need to look at trying some new things! These are great ideas

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[Barry W 336]

There are a number of low sugar Protein Bars with 20gr Protein each - try the ones from Think Thin or Pure Protein, for example.

[SilentBotts 138]

What are you using? I was on the Bariatric Advantage shakes for my pre-op diet and it was the worst, couldn't finish them all each day. If you're on those I was told they are much better with milk if that's something you plan allows at this phase.

Premier Protein is what I've used since surgery, the vanilla were ok, but the chocolate is actually pretty good. 30g Protein for 11oz premixed shake.

[Marisa13 11]

GNC makes pre made Lean shakes. If you like strawberries, they have a strawberry and cream flavor that tastes like strawberry milk. For me, they have been the best tasting. I switched to the powdered GNC Lean but they aren't doing it for me. Would rather spend a couple more dollars for the premade.

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[Smallbites2015 21]

Syntrax naturals or Nectars for me 1-2 day

[shelbys mom 70]

I am on my fourth week post op (June 21 surgery) and I have been doing fine on Protein shakes until the last few days. My diet plan called for two weeks of liquids followed by two weeks of purée (but no meats and no eggs). With two Protein Shakes a day, I was meeting my Protein goal (getting close to 70 g). Now I dread drinking them. I get nauseated while drinking and even gagged this morning. I used to be able to drink all 8 oz and now I am lucky to get six in before giving up. I do the purée food at each meal but the only way to get the protein in is through the shakes. So I am pretty frustrated. Any suggestions? I do have lift drinks but not a huge fan and it takes me a long time to work through them. I have also done a scoop of GENEPRO in unsweetened iced tea.

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powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury has a flavorless powder protien, you can mix with any ki d of drink, soul etc.

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[Veronivt 10]

Isopure Protein Water is 40 g of Protein. So its just like drinking flavored water. I find it at the Vitamin Shoppe. You can order it online as well. It is pricey but if you do half of one everyday or drink one every other day you wont blow thru them as fast.

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[magoosmom 115]

I was using Optimum nutrition powder and mixing it with 8 oz of Water, sometimes 4 oz Water and 4 oz fair life milk. I have not been drinking them the last few days. I have been drinking one lift drink and one cup of unsweetened tea with a scoop of unflavored Protein powder each day to get to 50 grams and then I am getting the rest of the Protein through food. I am still checking out the other options though as the lift drinks are not my fave. Thanks again for all the suggestions! (Oh and haven't felt sick like I was since I quit the shakes)

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[loving@life 4]

I drink Premier Protein shakes. I buy them already pre-made. They're really good and easy to drink.

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