Protein drinks

[tmbrett 17]

I am 8 days post op gastric sleeve and the thoughts of drinking one more premier shake makes me want to vomit. Any suggestions?

Why the rush on the Protein? Are you not aware of how critical the first 2 weeks are regarding leakage?

Protein is critical to help healing

[tmbrett 17]

How in the world do you get the Syntrax Nectar to mix? A whole packet is 23 gm of Protein. But even using a 1/4 of it it still won't mix.. Suggestions???

I use a Bullitt blender. You can buy an inexpensive blender at Walmart for less than $20

[mrssoupmix 61]

The whole protein/liquid thing has been a challenge for me. I an 4 days in and can tolerate sips of Water and popsicles but everything else makes me feel queasy. I try to get in a few ounces of Protein shake in the morning and had a Multivitamin this morning, but then my stomach just gargles for hours. Going to buy some unflavored powder today to see if I can add it to something else. Premier choc and unjury chicken were my go tos for my pre-open diet and now I can barely gag them down. Getting frustrated that I am doing so poorly at this post-op stuff.

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[Mimi52 103]

I am 5 days post op and having trouble getting enough liquid down, seem to be sipping all day but barely getting in 42oz. Trying sf pops today along with some unjury chicken broth.

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Edited October 2, 2016 by Mimi52

[bitingcat 87]

Boxed bone broth comes in a bunch of flavors (like lemongrass), doesn't taste too bad and has a surprising amount of Protein. My honey boiled a Parmesan rind and a clove of garlic into some plain, then strained it really well and stirred in some hydrolized collagen powder for extra Protein. It was surprisingly tasty and easy to drink.

I did fairly well the first couple of days, but now it's getting harder. Possibly because one of our beloved cats escaped from the house and we can't find him. Probably doesn't help I cut back on pain meds.

Let's see. I've been using the Ultima stevia sweetened electrolyte packets in my Water - when my electrolyte levels are off, everything tastes nasty. I've also liked iced herbal teas with chamomile and mint. I've also had protein Jello and the SF popsicles. My surgeon is having me steer clear of Multivitamins for another week so they don't upset my stomach.

As for Premier, I think that one has lactose, right? Which is to say I can sort of tolerate it usually, but not at all right now as a post op. Consider trying lactose free for a few week? And/or being liberal with the Gas-x strips and Probiotics. I usually tolerate the Syntrax nectar fairly well; I mix it with Water or almond milk and thin it down.

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