One week out

The good news is I'm one week out and feel better everyday.   However,  I'm really struggling getting my protein in. The Weight Center I go to is very specific about which protein drinks their patients can have the first 2 weeks.   Their protein drink of choice is sugar-free Carnation Instant Breakfast.  I've tried the milk chocolate RTD and the powder variety pack and the thought of having to drink another one just makes me gag.  I've tried a few others and they make me feel the same way.  I know I have to get my protein in but I'm afraid one of these times I'm going to end up vomiting.

I have a question, why we can't have sugar-free hard candy or throat lozenges?  I have such a disgusting taste in my mouth and find myself brushing my teeth several times during the day.

We had a list but it didn't include Carnation anything.  It is amazing how specific some groups can be and at the same time, how different.  A few things to try:  Try putting a SF hot chocolate packet with the chocolate powder and make hot chocolate.  Try making a slurry and adding it to coffee for a protein coffee.  Try it in a sipper cup so you don't smell it.  Think of it as medicine.  You just need to get it in.

Stick out your tongue.  If it is white, you have thrush.  It will make everything taste horrible.  Call the Dr and get drugs to get rid of it.  It is pretty normal after surgery.

It gets better, I promise.

Ugh...don't get me started on some the weird program rituals and nonsense.  Concentrate on staying hydrated and soon you can do things that work for you not them.

--gina
 

It's bad enough they act like you can only have a few different kinds but then they  push a mediocre one like Carnation! It makes me want to stab my eyes out.

I agree with Price, try to add some sugar free hot chocolate to this. 

Have you check with your NUT to see if there is something else you can have since this is giving you some problems?  I would call and see if you can try other things.

I love the Syntrax Nectars.  You can buy sample sizes from Vitalady.com  instead of buying the tubs and then not liking them.

Try to get in plenty of fluids of some type - you don't want to get dehydrated.

Good luck!!

LInda