Drink Suggestions

I am having my surgery on 2/20 and looking for suggestions thay you have all tried for protein drinks. I can pretty much tollerate anything -- after all the diets I have attempted and things I have drank! What are some key things I should have on hand for when I get home. I know a lot of people only do the liquid for a week or so I really want to try and stick it out for the 3 - 4 as suggested. Everyone here always has great ideas so I know you will all be able to help. Lisa

Lisa, My only suggestion is to NOT buy ALOT of anything.... LOL You will be surprised at how finicky you can be right after surgery.... I would ask my hubby to go get me something and he would come back with 10 of everything... Then I would eat/drink it once and be fine and the next time it would make me gag! It is truly a day by day experience. Best wishes... Lori

Hi Lisa Good luck on your surgery. As far as Protein drinks. Everyones taste is different and sometimes your taste changes after surgery. Before you go purchase big jugs of Protein powder and find out that you don't like it, go to..... www.vitalady.com She has sample packets of protein powder. The CHAMPION PROTEIN is very good. Tastes like milk shakes and has no after taste. She has packages of sample packets of evrything. Good Luck Marie

One other thing, The key things you shuld expect when you get home should be given to you by your surgeon. Every surgeon is different. Ours requires 10-14 days post-op liquid diet of protein shakes only. If you send me your email address I can forward you a ton of information that will be usefull for you after surgery. Marie

Hi! You might want to go see the girls at Choose 2 Lose, Fishkill New York i'm not sure how near or far that is from you. They have a starter kit so you don't have to buy all the expensive drinks then not be able to tolerate them. You can also go to www.c2linfo.com , the two owners are Robin and Lisa and they are so helpful. Be Well and Good Luck, ANDI

My Dr. insists on O sugar Carnation Instant Breakfast 3 times a day when on the stage one diet. For a treat, I also have enjoyed making smoothies with 1/2 ho****er mixed with sugar free jello powder then blend with 1 1/2 ice water and a 1/2 cup coolwhip free They come out yummy! Especially if you use the lime jello. Good luck!