Scheduled 12/10, need advice on protein drinks

Surgery scheduled with Dr Torquati at Duke.  Wanting to begin to stock up on post op foods. Wow is it confusing.  I want to buy my protein drinks and soups.  So many ads, which ones taste best?  So many negative comments about smell and taste.....little scary.  Any recommendations.  

Dr Torquati is also my surgeon. I am almost 4 years post op. I started with no sugar added carnation instant breakfast mixed with skim milk. It is not a high protein drink but was easier to get down and keep down during the liquid only weeks. I eventually changed to iso-pure chocolate mixed with skim milk and then progressed to add 1/2 a banana and 3 ice cubes which makes it taste like a chocolate banana milk shake and has a lot more protein in it.

I find that the high protein shakes are just to heavy on the new pouch immediately post op. I wish you all the best. Please message me if you have any questions or things I can help you with

 

Audra

Many thanks! Did you have your surgery in Durhan or Raleigh.  Raleigh is much closer, but my gut says go to Durham.  Any thoughts?

I had it done in Durham, but Raleigh was not an option 4 years ago. One of my best friends had it done with Dr Torquatti in Raleigh just this past Aug and had a fine experience. I am happy that in the event of an emergency that Raleigh is a good option.

 

Audra

Typos....Durham. (Just a little OCD here lol)

 

Things you like now, you may not post-op and vice versa. I'd buy samples through Nashua Nutrition and go from there.