Protein drinks

[Asm0108 11]

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

[leebick 448]

Stop drinking the pre-made stuff and try using a whey Protein isolate powder in Water. I am 12 days post-op and have started having problems swallowing the milk-based stuff. Fortunately the powders I have can also be made with Water, so that's what I've been doing. It's easier to swallow. Also try Powerade zero, sugar-free popsicles, and diluted juice (1 part juice, 2 parts water). If you have an unflavored Protein Powder, try adding it to the juice and the Powerade so you get some Protein in addition to the Fluid.

You could also make some broth from scratch. It's really easy and tastes SO MUCH BETTER than the canned stuff. I bought a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and picked the meat from the bones (my husband is loving the meat). I put the bones in a pot with 2 quarts of chicken broth/stock (cheap grocery store brand), a cut up onion, about 5 carrots cut into chunks, about 5 celery stalks cut into chunks, some seasoned salt and some garlic cloves. I cover this and let it simmer for about 2 hours, then strain out all the solids, leave just the broth. I chill the broth and remove the fat layer from the top. You can make beef broth the same way, but substitute beef bones (I roast them in the over at 350 for about an hour) and beef broth. It tastes terrific, just like the au jus from prime rib!

Edited September 28, 2016 by leebick

[Asm0108 11]

Thanks! Do you have a favorite Protein Powder?

[leebick 448]

I use Syntrax Nectars. They are whey Protein isolate, so 23g protein per scoop, no fat, no carbs. I order them through

lucky vitamin.com, but if you go to their website (si03.com) and hover your mouse over the "Weekly Specials"in the upper right quadrant of the home page, it'll tell you how to order a sampler pack. One serving of each of the 15 flavors they make, $16.99 shipping included.

[quirkhorse 30]

I was sleeved on 9/19 and have been living off of Syntrax nectar (fuzzy navel flavor) and I put unflavored GENEPRO powder in everything.

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[Dawnislas 74]

Go to BariatricChoice website. They have Protein straw/ banana Gelatin that is good. Also some Protein concentrate that I mix with Water and sometimes add in Gatorade to change the taste up. No powdery after taste. Syntrax is good also. Proteinex is a liquid you can drink straight from bottle but it is too sweet for me so I mix with Water.

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[bitingcat 87]

I also like the Syntrax - both the Fuzzy Navel and the ... vanilla something, which I mix with unsweetened almond milk (lactose intolerant). The Eggface website has tons of good ideas for doctoring shakes and making things like jello-yogurt fluff and Protein powder ice cream.

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[OJJ 0]

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?

[leebick 448]

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?

ALL the Protein we are discussing here is in the form of liquids. Meeting protein requirements in the first two weeks post-op is secondary only to meeting your Fluid requirements. Your body cannot heal properly, and will "steal" protein from your existing muscle mass, if you don't get the protein in.

[Asm0108 11]

Are Atkins Protein Drinks allowed?

[leebick 448]

Are Atkins Protein drinks allowed?

They are on MY SURGEON'S approved list, but only 4oz at a time because they are higher in calories.

[katie09/21/2016 137]

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

I am at the same stage as you post op and I was soooo sick of the premier Protein shakes too!

My NUT suggested shamrock farms rockin refuel (the lower sugar one) it is 30g Protein per bottle - I like vanilla (I add a pinch of cinnamon too). I get these at Safeway & Walmart they are in the fridge near the milk (they come cold).

My NUT also gave the option of Slimfast - but you have to make sure it's the lower carb 20grams protein per bottle, there are a couple different versions of the premade so I have to check the label every time as some of the other versions are not so great as far as keeping low carb. I love the strawberry one and the vanilla is ok too.

I now rotate the Premier Protein, shamrock farms & slimfast (I'm still in liquids) and this has helped me a lot.

I do have an unflavored Protein powder also, but I can't take in much volume so the premixed shakes are more economical at this time because I can put them back in the fridge. Putting the Protein Powder once it's mixed in Water or milk back in the fridge just doesn't work for me (it's yucky).

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I have to do Bariatric Fusion Protein powder with fat free mild for pre-op and have tried them early and love them! I may not after having 70 of them in 2 weeks so I didn't buy any for post-op yet.

[Asm0108 11]

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???

[leebick 448]

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 bought a shaker bottle at Walmart. They range from $6-$10 dollars, depending on the quantity they hold. They have a little spiral metal sphere that you put in the cup, add Fluid and syntax nectar, and shake. Usually it goes into solution pretty easily if I am mixing with almond milk. If you have trouble getting it to mix when using Water, shake well and then let it sit for a couple of minutes and shake again.