How Cranky did you become.....

clayverde · July 14, 2008

Hi - the nectar comes in a small ziploc baggie that is already one scoop. On the front is the sticker that says to mix it with 5 oz Water. What I am doing is pouring the powder into the blender. Then I pour in one of the single servings of Crystal Light (actually I also used the Target brand of the same thing and it was just as good but cheaper). Then I used 2 cups of Water. I figured that is a little more than 5 oz for the nectar and then some water for the Crystal Light. Then I'd put some ice in it - not that much. If you use to much ice, it locks up. Like bricks up and just doesn't blend well - I don't know if it is the Protein or what. But if you use just enough ice to float in the water but not fill it, then blend, it made the mix just a little slushy but still liquid and well blended. That seemed to work for me. That might be a little strong for you, the Crystal Light alone normally calls for much more water than that, but I like the strong flavor and it is especially helpful to cover up the Protein taste. And given the range of Nectar flavors, it is easy to get Crystal Light flavors that will match.

As for the vanilla, I like that and decided to mix it with milk instead of water (it knocked out two requirements for the day in one shake) and some ice and it was pretty good.

I tried the Cappuccino and didn't like it at all. But that is probably because I can't follow directions. It came with a little recipe to make fake Starbucks with that, chocolate Protein Powder and some hot water, etc. Well it clearly said hot tap water but I hate our tap water and I like my tea, coffee, etc to be HOT. So I boiled some water and continued with the directions. Well, skimming the directions. And when I sat down and took a sip, I gagged and immediately pushed it away. It was gritty and weird - like yucky chocolate sandy water. So I start complaining to my husband, what the heck - that tasted like crap - someone needs to visit starbucks again if they think that was even close, blah blah. And Patrick looks at the directions and says, did you read these at all??? I said, well yeah. He laughs and reads the first line that says hot tap water and then reads the very last line on the bottom that says, make sure to only use hot tap water!! So, if you can manage to follow the leader better than I can, you may actually enjoy the Cappuccino.< /p>

I did like the fuzzy navel, the lemonade, and fruit punch.

The iced tea and caribbean cooler were all right - not bad but I didn't like them as much as the others. Although the iced tea one I used real iced tea instead of water (not even Crystal Light) and I think it was just too much or something. Not bad but not as good as the others. And I am just not wild about fake coconut. But if you like that flavor, then the caribbean cooler is really good and you'll like it. That one (Caribbean Cooler) was also the only one that I simply mixed with water and drank. No ice or anything and it was actually good. Not chunky or grainy or anything like that. It was sort of like kool aid with a hint of that whey protein flavor. I just am not wild about coconut.

Anyway, hope that info helps!!

Telecia · July 15, 2008

I am on the pre-op diet right now, and I don't know how my family has kept from killing me. Sometimes I wish they would. Today is day 6 of my full liquid diet. I have read what others can eat on their pre-op diet, and it makes me wonder why my Dr. is so mean. LOL. Here is my diet. Word for word.
5 cans of slim fast Low carb

May have sugar-free popsicles and sugar-free Jello

may have liquid that is calorie free

Low calorie buillon (occasionally)

That is it, that is all.....I feel my stomach eating itself!!!

when you make your Jello use half the water!! :confused_smile: it still makes jello but its thicker, I would ask your doctor about it after surgery before doing though because its allot thicker and wouldnt be good for liquid stage. But should be ok before hand as long as its still sugar free. Its thick enough kids can pick it up like finger food.

thetvgeneral · July 15, 2008

oh my. i go for those last three appointments this week and then the doctor send my stuff off to the insurance company. but boy i'm wondering if i should put a sign in my office warning my co-workers? :smile2: it might also not be good for me to be answering our help desk...i may kill the person on the other end. but i'm taking notes on what you've all been through...here's hoping my two weeks of liquids before surgery won't be sheer torture. :confused_smile:

vegasgirl44 · July 15, 2008

Clayverde, thanks for the tips. I was a little worried about the cappucino, and I thought if I hated it, I could always use half that and half vanilla and make sure I blend it up in the blender. I'll definitely follow the directions, though. And I have been mixing my proteint shakes with skim milk instead of Water. I can't wait to try the fruit punch mixed up, too. Just finishing my second day of Protein Drinks only, and doing well. Not too hungry yet. But I have been getting mild caffeine withdrawal headaches. This too shall pass, right?