Question:
I am 4 days out and cannot tolerate the protien powder makes me gag,any suggestions?

   — Foosin2001 (posted on January 1, 2008)


January 1, 2008
GNC sells this product called Designer Whey that comes in fruit flavors like Orange Mango and a couple of others. They're a lot lighter than the "milk shake" kind of vanilla or chocolate protein supplements. I was making them up with 4 oz of water when I first came home and it made it a lot easier to get my protein. Really important to get your protein. It helps you to heal. Good Luck!
   — Shirley D.

January 1, 2008
GNC sells a product called Meal On Lite, it is a whey protein and it comes in convenient envelopes, pre measured. I have a magic bullet. I buy Breyers Carb Smart Ice Cream 4g, and scoop into bullet, I add a few frozen raspberries and one envelope of the Meal On, and a splash of milk, and whirr in bullet, it makes an awesome shake.
   — mrspete

January 1, 2008
I found a protein powder called Syntrax Nectars and they are good! The latte one is yummy! I also tried Green Apple and Fuzzy Navel! I have no problem now taking my protein
   — nicole30

January 1, 2008
GNC sells IsoPure whey protein powders, and protein drinks. I can tolerate the powders OK, but don't like their other drinks. It's all a matter of taste and texture, which may have changed since surgery.
   — Dave Chambers

January 1, 2008
Have you tried it mixed with milk or are you able to do that? I'm scheduled for bypass surgery the 3rd and have been drinking the protein drink for 10 days. The only way I tolerated it BEFORE was in milk (2%).
   — ladonna08

January 1, 2008
GNC also sells Anywhey Tasteless protein powder. It is not 100% tasteless, but it is about 90-95% tasteless. When added to crystal light (any flavor) there is such a tiny difference in tasting the protein. This is the only stuff that I could afford that I could tolerate. Good luck, God bless and welcome to the losing side!
   — crystalsno

January 1, 2008
The same thing happened to me. I found a solution. I purchased the protein "shots" with 42 g. of protein. They kinda' taste like koolaid. They are called "New-Whey" liquid protein. First thing in the morning I use a 32 oz. insulated glass and put a "shot" in with a packet of Crystal Lite lemonade. I then put my liquid fiber (no taste) and fill with water and ice. I sip it all day. That gives me my extra protein along with my fiber and 32 oz of my liquids. It's good and I tolerate it well. C. Garber
   — Caroline Garber

January 1, 2008
Lori, try Isopure Orange (get it at GNC) I mix 10 ounces with a Crystal Light Orange drink mix (for water bottles) and blend them in the bullet and then pour over ice - it taste like an Orange Julius and goes down easy - there are 20 grams of protein in 10 ounce and no real carbs to speak of. Good Luck!
   — Nurzrobin

January 2, 2008
I had my surgery on the 19th and Isopure/blue raspberry ready made drinks saved me in the protein department. My husband would line up the little ounce cups with the liquid and I would drink them every few minutes all day. They kind of taste like gatorade! Blue Raspberry is very light tasting. When I'm out of this case, I'm trying the green apple! Good luck.
   — KritterK

January 2, 2008
Keep looking for something you can tolerate. There are several different types of protein... soy, whey, eggs, etc. They all taste different. Check out Beneprotein or other unflavored protein powders and mix it into something with a strong taste. You can buy drinks, pudding, broth, shakes, etc. Some of supplement websites will let you buy a sampler with several types or flavors... cheaper than buying one type and not using it cuz you hate it. Good luck.
   — mrsidknee

January 3, 2008
Try mixing the powder with milk or juice or something. That yucky powder would gag anyone! ;-) ;-) ;-) [Just a little humor to brighten your day Lori. Seriously, I have a recipe that I like a lot. Drop me a personal OH message if you want more info.]
   — [Deactivated Member]




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