Need advice: Protein drinks

[Tonabella 2]

Hi, I'm 7 days post op and I am having a really hard time tolerating the Premier Protein premade drinks. They are so gross & Too sweet for me. I also think they are irritating my stomach. I wake up every morning with lose bowels. I know, I'm sorry TMI, but I didn't know who to ask? . Can anyone recommend another way to get my Protein in besides the doctor approved protein yogurts? Maybe some that aren't so sweet, or clear ones, or lactose free ones that are clear? Thank you in advance

[Tonabella 2]

Also* how soon after surgery did some of you take your Vitamins because the flinstone ones make me vomit. I was in the ER 3 days post op because it was uncontrollable. Someone said they make vitamin patches is this true?

[Queen_Bee 37]

Sounds like you've got a sweetener intolerance going on. Both the vomiting and the diarrhea are what happens when someone consumes something the body doesn't digest well. I had similar issues before I figured out I am highly intolerant to sucralose, (which is what the premier shakes are sweetened with), not sure about your Vitamins, but it's the preferred sweetener for most sugarless drinks, yogurts, etc. Try switching to Stevia sweetened foods, which is easier to digest. You will know within a day or so... Your nut will be very helpful if you find this is your problem.

For Protein Shakes, try a Protein Powder and use the Torani sugar free coffee Syrup for flavoring. My favorite shake is vanilla flavored Jay Robb Protein powder and salted caramel syrup with soy milk. Yum, yum!

[Queen_Bee 37]

You can also try unflavored egg white Protein powder and add it to your Soups, cottage cheese, etc.

Best of luck to you!

[Tonabella 2]

Thank you so much for your help!!!! I really appreciate it! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

[CocoNina 210]

You can add beneprotein to soaps, drinks (any of your clear liquids), pudding, & Gelatin. It's 6 grams a scoop. I always put 2 scoops for 12 grams. Fat free milk has Protein. I like the Unjury protein, they have a sample package.


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[Er1n 90]

Hi, I'm 7 days post op and I am having a really hard time tolerating the premier  Protein premade  drinks. They are so gross & Too sweet for me. I also think they are irritating my stomach. I wake up every morning with lose bowels. I know, I'm sorry TMI, but I didn't know who to ask? . Can anyone recommend another way to get my Protein in besides the doctor approved protein yogurts? Maybe some that aren't so sweet, or clear ones, or lactose free ones that are clear? Thank you in advance

I had the same problem. Now I do 8-10 oz 1% milk plus 1 scoop GENEPRO (30 grams of protein) flavorless Protein  powder. Love this combo. Not sweet. Filling.

[Vironica 10]

What Vitamin supplements are you using?

[Sissiegirl72 7]

I'm only 3 weeks post op but I've been using the Unjury Protein powder for years. It's delicious. They also have a chicken flavor powder that you can make into broth and unflavored that you can put into almost anything. The chocolate splendor I make with skim milk or almond milk and to me it just tastes like chocolate milk.

[Tonabella 2]

They told me to take flinstone chewables. They are horrid and so gross.

[orionburn 1,024]

12 minutes ago, Tonabella said:

They told me to take flinstone chewables. They are horrid and so gross.

Try getting an Vitamin geared for bariatric patients. My doc's office promotes Celebrate Vitamins and they're pretty good. They have chewables in various flavors, and they also have capsules for down the road. I know a lot of people on here use the Vitamin Patches but I haven't looked into those myself. Either way I would try to get something soon that will work for you since getting your daily Vitamins in is crucial.

I'll second the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury brand of Protein. I used it during the pre-op and post-op phase. It's also common for things you used to like to taste horrid at this stage. Things I enjoyed prior to surgery I couldn't stand for the first two weeks after.

You may want to start adding something like Benefiber to your Protein drinks. It may seem counter-intuitive to take Fiber when you're experiencing diarrhea, but products like that can help absorb some of the excess Water. I went through the same thing so you're not alone in this.

[ryan_86 335]

Shamrock farms makes a delicious chocolate Protein Shake called Rockin' Refuel. It's 30g Protein and 190 cals for 12 ounces. It's in the dairy case in my grocery store.

For powders, my favorite is Unjury. 20g protein and 100 cals when mixed with Water. 28g protein and 180 cals if mixed with fat free milk.

I'm nearly at goal and I drink them just because I like them


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[Dolphinlover70 16]

I'm a vegan and I like the Svelte shakes from Walmart, they are down the aisle with the ready to drink tea and bottled Water. They would probably be easier on your stomach than the whey Protein.


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[Sullie06 1,013]

I cannot stomach Protein Shakes at all. I need a thinner version. I use Lift Protein by Atkins, it comes in 3 flavors. It has 20 grams of protein and drinks like a Water.

[GrrlAnn 177]

Another Protein option is Isopure. They are watery/fruity flavored, not milky which I love. You can get them at GNC.