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[Amoebas 39]

So I don't try them

[Arabesque 6,990]

You’ll get lots of contradictory responses because the temporary changes to our taste buds &/or sense of smell affect people differently. I struggled with shakes - they became seemed very grainy & the texture in general felt off. I diluted them just to get one a day down. I even diluted cream Soups but they were tasty in general. I also found bone broths extremely salty so they were a no for me too.

[JennyBeez 283]

I struggled with most sweeteners at this point, and it was hard to find a Protein Shake or powder that I could handle -- let alone actively like. As Arabesque said, everyone's reaction to tastes and textures can really vary especially right after surgery.

The thing I most wish I'd known ahead of time was not to buy ANY thing in bulk. If you have time before your surgery, see if you can buy small samples of Protein powders / shakes / Bone Broth powders so you can stock up on a variety of options. Some brands make to-go packets that you can buy in singles / sets of 6 / etc and that's a much better bet IMO. (When you've spent $50 on a powder that you absolutely can't stomach, it's aggravating on top of the discomfort of not being able to physically get it down.)

(And don't bother taste-testing it ahead of time, I feel like it's a 50-50 chance that you'll like it afterward.)