PROTEIN ?????

I have my pre-op scheduled for 8/10 and my surgery is 8/17 at Tampa General with Dr. Murr. I just wanted some feedback from those that "have been there." What is the best form of protein powder to use?

Hi Brian, There is a flash screen at the top of the page that talks about Roadside Lemonade. That is my favorite. Also the fruit punch. tina

Hi Brian, I tried a few protein drinks pre op and thought I'd have no problem post op. WRONG.....Your taste buds change so much after surgery. You will feel like everything tastes like metal in your mouth. So my suggestion is to get samples of a few different protein powders and also try to make your own version per your taste. I copied this from a post of the main message board and I refer to it when I'm wanting something different. I really like the nectar powders because they mix easily with water. I also found www.gourmetprotein.com to have some tasty ones and they sell samples as well. Someone posted this web site yesterday and I checked it out. The prices are very good. www.valleynutrition.com. Good Luck on your upcoming surgery. Shelly Protein Shake Recipes- Enjoy! Banana Smoothie- ½ cup banana, fat free nutrasweet sweetened yogurt, ½ cup non-fat milk, a dash of vanilla, 1 scoop of protein powder of choice. Put ingredients in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency. Chocolate covered Cherry Shake- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 tsp of vanilla flavoring, 1 tbsp sugar-free cherry kool-aid 1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice. Combine all ingredients in your blender and blend on high for 2 minutes. Then pour into an ice cream soda glass that has been chilled and garnish with a cherry! Frozen Fruit Smoothie- ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 4 fresh strawberries frozen and sliced, ½ cup fresh banana frozen and 1 scoop of vanilla or strawberry protein powder. Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency. Orange Creamsicle- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 packed of artificial sweetener, 2 tbsp frozen unsweetened orange juice, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder Blend on high for 2 minutes. Orange Julius- 8oz non-fat plain yogurt, 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate, ½ cups skim milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 scoops protein powder. Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice to give it a frozen smoothie consistency. Pina colada shake- 8oz can refrigerated dole pineapple in natural unsweetened juices, 1 tsp of coconut flavoring, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 packed artificial sweetener, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder. Combine in blender and blend for 2 minutes on high. Tropical breakfast drink- 1 cup fresh cut-up strawberries, 8 oz pineapple chunks in natural juice, 1 fresh banana, ½ cup healthy choice cholesterol free egg product, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder of choice. Blend with ice until smooth 1 serving Turtle Shake- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 tsp pecan flavoring, 2 tbsp fat-free and sugar free caramel ice cream sauce of apple dip, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice. Blend on high for 2 minutes Wake-up shake- 1 Small banana, ¾ cup skim milk, ½ cup non-fat sugar free strawberry yogurt, ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give a frozen smoothie consistency. Strawberry Cheesecake Mix one serving of vanilla protein according to directions. Then, add three tablespoons of Jell-O's no-bake, reduced-fat cheesecake mix, three low-fat vanilla wafers, and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve. Chocolate Banana Crunch Mix one serving of chocolate protein powder according to directions. Then, add one banana and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds, and server.

WOW. That is a lot of info to digest. No pun intended. thanks very much that gives me a great starting point.

Shelly, Thanks so much for this post. I have saved it. Prior to having surgery I thought I knew all I could know about what to eat. Now that I am post-op I feel like I know nothing. I get sad already because everything I eat is so bland. I wonder if my mouth will ever go back to the way it was, it stays dry! Thanks again, Michelle.