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Hello everyone, I am 10 days post op and doing well surgically. I am fully mobile and driving but still tire easily. I am having no trouble with any part of this surgery with one very important exception. In my program you have to consume 60 grams of protein and since i am post op i am putting none in my body through food, so i have to do it all with the protein drinks. I CANNOT stand any of the ones i have had. I have tried; Sci Fit Carb Solutions Amino Infusion 5000 Isopure( the drink not shake) and not one of them can i get in with out it making me seriously nauseous and makes me gag. I really didnt give it much thought before the surgery because i figured i would just gag them down like i was before but now it is so much worse. They make me dread eating and I can feel the effects. I am taking them but i spend the whole time gagging and then i feel like crap for the rest of the day. PLEASE HELP ME!! I am looking for some suggestions. I can't afford some really expensive thing but i need something that my nutritionists will accept. I am desperate, please please respond. Kim

I have been using WorldWide brand; you can get them at GNC or dpsnutrition.net-they're pretty good and have 35 grams of protein and are low fat/low carb. Sounds like the ones you've been using might have additives like creatine designed for bodybuilders.Basically, the "bodybuilder" shakes are best for us, but I don't think any are that great on realistic flavor. Hopefully you'll be on solids in no time!

I ahve designer protien fromgnc/rite aid stores. sip it slow

Hi there, I got "All the Whey". It is found at allthewhey.com on the web. It tastes really decent and it has an unflavored variety that really dissolves well in broth or soup, etc. It also comes in chocolate and strawberry and vanilla. You might want to see if they would give you a sample to try. The number is toll free 877-ALL-THE-WHEY Also: I use Optisource vitamins. They have everything you need as a bariatric patient and are chewable. They are found at wallgreens.com since the stores don't carry them. Optisource also has a protein drink in little juice boxes that you can take with you. It comes in carmel and strawberry flavors. You could always try that and see if that works better. Each person is different and what may work for one may not work for another. Hope one of these will help you. Best wishes, Lorrie Plate

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am so freaked out i dont know if any of these will work but i can try to see if i can order them. Thanks sooooooo much. Kim