Post Op Protein Powder/Shakes

Hi Everyone Let me just say that since September, I have gotten a lot of information from everyone who posts here. I have been given a surgery date of May 12th with Dr. Barba (I'm so excited ) and was wondering which protein powders and/or shakes some of you liked. The nutritionist suggested Designer Whey from GNC, but I have heard that it tastes quite unpleasant. Does anybody have any ideas on some decent tasting ones? I can't even tolerate the chewable centrum vitamins, so I'm hoping to find some protein shakes I can stomach. Thanks! Meagan

Meagan, My advice would be to get some small sizes of different types of powders and vitamins. Believe it or not, your taste buds change pretty drastically post op. I wasted a lot of money and gave away a lot of powders and bars. It will also depend if you like a thicker shake or thinner like choc milk. I tend to like them thinner and cold as possible. As far as brands, I liked UnJury which you can get on the web and I liked the whey protein from Wild Oats in West Hartford. Buy small, that's my best advice! hugs Cheryl

Meagan, My advice would be to get some small sizes of different types of powders and vitamins. Believe it or not, your taste buds change pretty drastically post op. I wasted a lot of money and gave away a lot of powders and bars. It will also depend if you like a thicker shake or thinner like choc milk. I tend to like them thinner and cold as possible. As far as brands, I liked UnJury which you can get on the web and I liked the whey protein from Wild Oats in West Hartford. Buy small, that's my best advice! hugs Cheryl

Meagan, Like Cheryl said don't get caught up in buying alot of protein things right now. Your taste buds will change after surgery and why waste the money!! I like the Propelete Gold from Susan Maria's site.....bariatriceating.com. I also like the Atkins Cafe au Lait shakes. I only used them for about two months. I get way more protein than I need from regular food now so I only use those in emergencies. Good luck on the 12th, I am sure you will do just great Linda

Cheryl and Linda Thanks for the advice. I think I'm going to buy some small packages of different things this weekend. It's so crazy to think that my taste buds will change...I hope I don't like cheesecake anymore! Meagan