Good drink for after surgery ...???

I'm having the band put in tomorrow.  I'll be on clear liquids for the first 2 weeks after surgery.  I bought a couple of bottles of Isopure because it has the protein and with ice I can get some liquids in too.  I didn't want to buy to much, because I hear my tastes will change.  Any other clear liquid drinks out there that you would suggest?  Please let me know so I can try a few things ... Thanks!!  bigron -->soon to be Ron!

First of all, I wish you the best and we will be waiting for you on the loser's bench!     As for protein drinks, I am sorry to say that I am not the one to answer that. I had been drinking the carb-control shakes, from myoplex (you can buy them in Stop & Shop) prior to my surgery and loved them. However after surgery I have no desire for them. Or anything for that matter. It is a battle each day to try new foods to see what I like. (I never thought I would say that). It is strange and wonderful all at the same time. I wish you all the best!! You will do just fine!

I have no advice on drinks but I wanted to send good thoughts and well wishes your way!  Flo

Hey, Ron. So tomorrow is almost here. Hard to believe. I wish you the best for a "smooth sailing" surgery and recovery. You are so right about not buying too much of the Isopure because tastes do change after surgery and also one can get sick of the same thing over and over again. It is so hard to recommend a protein drink because everyone has such different preferences. I drink Amplify (Vanilla) from GNC and love the taste. I have never heard of anyone on this board talk about it though. Who knows??? Definitely trial & error. Anyway, many prayers for tomorrow.

WOOWOO!  The countdown begins!  Less than 12 hours for ya!  I still live on Crystal Light and S/F Carnation Instant Breakfast (chocolate with 1% milk).  The CIB and 1% milk give you 16 grams of protein per 8 ounces.  I hated the other drinks high in protein!! Hurry back, Ron!!!  We've got your jersey and spot on the bench is being warmed up!

Hi Ron!  You are right - not to buy lots of protein drinks. See what you like afterwards. My favorite are ready to drink achievone protein drinks ... they are 9.5 ounces and 20 grams of protein - iced coffee type drinks. They do have caffeine in them.  I am almost a year out and still chose to have one a day ... they taste sooooo good. good luck to you, Britt

Good Luck Ron...yes, I can only take Carnation Instant Breakfast (the no sugar one in the blue box).  Want to buy after the surgery...my tastes were very different after my surgery...but, I had by-pass and not the band.   Rosemary