Protein issues... i could just cry :(

[Marissa.Ann.C 21]

so i had hope that the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup and unflavored Protein powder would work for me. no such luck... i almost threw up. i hate it... its so nasty i think i am going to be fine post op because i should be able to tolerate just an oz at a time but I'm most worried about the pre op diet. my surgeon requires 1-2 weeks doing a modified diet (2 shakes, 2 Protein Bars or crisps and one meal that is high Protein high in veggies and low fat low carbs.) then a week on Protein Shakes only. its the week only on Protein Shakes that i am worried about. i think ill be able to tolerate the modified diet but only the shakes.... thats another story. i don't know if ill even be able to tolerate that much Isopure it leaves a weird film in your mouth. help i don't know what to do!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Have you tried any other brands like premier Protein, Syntrax, Quest, or GNC?

If you have a GNC or Vitamin Shoppe nearby, see if you can get a variety of single-serves to try.

[charmming 23]

so i had hope that the unjury chicken Soup and unflavored Protein powder would work for me. no such luck... i almost threw up. i hate it... its so nasty i think i am going to be fine post op because i should be able to tolerate just an oz at a time but I'm most worried about the pre op diet. my surgeon requires 1-2 weeks doing a modified diet (2 shakes, 2 Protein Bars or crisps and one meal that is high Protein high in veggies and low fat low carbs.) then a week on Protein Shakes only. its the week only on protein shakes that i am worried about. i think ill be able to tolerate the modified diet but only the shakes.... thats another story. i don't know if ill even be able to tolerate that much Isopure it leaves a weird film in your mouth. help i don't know what to do!

I do Protein drinks instead of shakes. I couldn't stomach the shakes. My most tolerated one is by trimino and it is the strawberry lemonade. I add a bit more unflavored Protein Powder to them so I get more protein since they are only 7 grams of protein per drink. There are also other brands that make flavored Protein Drinks with more protein in them like isopure.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

I have to say, the only Protein in can tolerate is in the form of a ready made shake. Premier Protein (chocolate). It has 30 grams of Protein in 11oz.

1 gram of sugar and 160 calories.

I spent so much money on protein powders before and after surgery and just gagged on them until I found premier which I still use today 2 years later.

I am picky with protein.....the only shake I really like is the chocolate. I have tried the vanilla and strawberry but they are a bit too sweet for me.

[mbnurse 28]

What I could tolerate pre-op and post-op were different.

Pre-op I could tolerate Syntrax nectar, premier Protein strawberry, and Isopure.

Post op all I have been able to tolerate is chocolate Premier Protein.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

@@mbnurse

It is strange how things change. I am with you, the only thing I tolerate and tolerate well is premier Protein chocolate. Everything else is too sweet or gritty or smelly.LOL

Before surgery my surgeon had me on carnation instant Breakfast. YUCK....talk about too much sugar.

[Marissa.Ann.C 21]

My NUT wants me to try premier Protein. I'm hoping the pre made drinks are better. Anyone know where I can buy samples? Like one bottle of each flavor? I can get a variety pack on Amazon but it's 12 bottles and $30 dollars and I haven't even tried it yet so I don't wanna waste money.

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[gina171 626]

You can buy 4-packs of a single flavor at Walmart and many grocery stores (i.e.: Harris Teeter in the south).

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[DRKExpressions 47]

I had surgery on the Aug 15th and I to have problems with Protein. But I worry about with you is that you really have to drink a lot of Protein after sir surgery. Not only that week before surgery but after you have like two weeks of liquids and then another couple weeks of mush and those weeks all consist of protein drinks. Also your tast change a lot after surgery. Anyway here's a picture of what I like. I must say it's not the greatest but it's something I can tolerate. The blue is horrible! I use the red one. GNC sells it or online.

Also muscle milk is good especially the banana it's more expensive but it's really good.

Good luck and thanks!

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Surgery date 08/15/16

Edited August 30, 2016 by DRKExpressions

[Marissa.Ann.C 21]

I've tried the Isopure. It's not horrible. I'd rather find something I like better but I'll tolerate that if I have to. My main thing about it is it leaves a nasty film in your mouth when you drink it.

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[Marissa.Ann.C 21]

Just wanted to post this for people in the future... If you go to the premier Protein website you can buy single bottles in each flavor for $2.79 each. When you subscribe you get 10% off your first order. I think I'll do this to try out the flavors! Thank goodness, I just can't justify spending $30-$40 on something that I might hate. You can get 3 single bottles for under $10!

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

@@mbnurse

It is strange how things change. I am with you, the only thing I tolerate and tolerate well is premier Protein chocolate. Everything else is too sweet or gritty or smelly.LOL

Before surgery my surgeon had me on carnation instant Breakfast. YUCK....talk about too much sugar.

I've ordered 4packs from drugstore.com. I've also gotten 4packs at Walmart and a drugstore (maybe Walgreens or Rite Aid?).

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I've tried the Isopure. It's not horrible. I'd rather find something I like better but I'll tolerate that if I have to. My main thing about it is it leaves a nasty film in your mouth when you drink it.

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For a clear Protein, I liked ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates much better than Isopure.< /p>

[Djmohr 6,965]

Yes, you can get 4 packs at Walmart and some Walgreens stores.

At costco, you get 18 per case instead of 12, they are 24.99 right now which I believe is 5.00 off but that changes back to 29.99 at the end of August.

[DRKExpressions 47]

@@Inner Surfer Girl thank so much I will try that brand!!!

Good luck and thanks!

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Surgery date 08/15/16