Question:
Has any one found it hard to drink the protein shakes before having surgery?
I am having surgery on Oct. 1 and i was put on a 2 week pre-op diet which consist of drinking protein shakes for 2 of my meals. I cannot stomach these protein drinks to me they are awful? it makes me gag.It is the sugar free taste that i can't stand. i have tried masking it with added ice, fruit, still no good. will this change after surgery? does anyone have any suggestions? — Lynita C. (posted on September 14, 2003)
September 14, 2003
I'm 5wks Post and have wasted a small fortune buying any and every Protein
drink that someone mentions in hope that it'll taste better. I've not
found anything that isn't awful although I try to choke them down on
occassion.
— [Deactivated Member]
September 14, 2003
Hey Lyn I know you will find one that will work for me...I have all my
trust in you...
— jellyin
September 14, 2003
Hi Lynita, Congratulations on your surgery date:)! I am pre-op but I have
heard that the best tasting ones are the real meal ones. I place a sample
order and I can let you know when I get them. Tis is their web-site:
http://www.protein-solution.com/ God Bless!
Lizette
— Lizette A.
September 14, 2003
Protein shakes are hard to determine what you will or won't like before
buying. I tried some that were AWFUL, but then found MetRx and Syntrax
Protein Nectar. The MetRx I make with water, add 1/2 cup of frozen
unsweetened berries, and blend on high. It is thick like a milkshake and I
can really taste the berries. The Apple Protein Nectar mixes easily with a
spoon, is the consistency of juice, and to me tastes just like apple juice.
It is bright green tho. I add crushed ice just before drinking it. I
really love both of these and have been using them as a pre-op as a meal
replacement. Trader Joes have a number of pre-made canned protein drinks.
I like only having to buy one to try it. GNC will allow you to buy a
protein mix, try and return it if not satisfied IF you keep you receipt.
Just double check with the store to be sure they will honor the policy
before purchasing. Vitamin shoppe locally has a number of single serving
packets of protein powders all different flavors. Wishing you the best on
your surgery.
— [Deactivated Member]
September 14, 2003
The 'cloudy' protein shakes take a bit of getting used to. I am at this
point also, trying different ones, pre-op, so I will know what to expect,
before I HAVE to drink them. I have been experimenting with the
'Carb-Solutions' brand, and they mix with water, and where it calls for 8
oz. of water, I have found that by mixing w/12 oz. instead, they taste a
bit more like a 'Yoo-Hoo' chocolate flavored drink. It also helps if you
regrigerate it, or serve over ice to get it really cold. The thicker they
are, the harder they seem to get down to me. I just picked up a box of
'Atkins Advantage Shake' at the local WalMart, it came in the Cafe Au Lait
flavor, and tasted very good...as long as it is cold. GNC also sells a
Nitro-Pure Fruit Punch protein drink, in a bottle and it is like a Hawaiin
punch type flavor, but still too sweet for my taste, even though it is
sugar free. I found that mixing it with a similar flavored crystal lite
drink 1/2 & 1/2 it is pretty palatable. They all seem to be pretty
pricey, but I guess it is one of the costs we have to pay. I did try one
protein mix, that by itself was pretty tasty in it's powderd form, but when
I mixed it with water and blended it was sooooo naassttyy, I had to throw
the thing out. Trial and error.
— track
September 14, 2003
I was put on them following surgery I could not tolerate them I was so
sick.
— Frances N.
September 14, 2003
I have been doing the low carb lifestyle as much as possible since the
first of this year and I really like the Atkins Advantage shakes in the
vanilla and strawberry flavors. I also like the cafe au lait, but not as
frequently. I tend to not care for the chocolate because I like my
chocolate to taste like good ol' CHOCOLATE!! haha. I think the protein
shakes tend to be best very cold. I will most likely stick with the Atkins
products once I am post-surgery, if I end up doing the surgery. I have not
tried the shakes that you make from powder so can't address how tolerable
they might be.
— Arizona_Sun
September 14, 2003
Try Isopure Zero Carbs Protein drinks, they come in all different kind of
Kool-Aid type flavors. The come in 20 oz bottles but have 40 grams of
protein. They are just a little thicker than kool-aid but so yummy, Apple
melon is my favorite. Best very cold out of the fridge and then dumped over
ice, they are pricey but if it's all you can handle it's worth the price. I
figure pre-op I would have eaten more than the price of the drinks in food
every day! Good luck!
— Michawn
September 14, 2003
It is a real chore finding a decent protein shake, there are so many out
there that do NOT taste good. I suggest you order a bunch of
single-serving samples, in different flavors, from vitalady.com or
wlssuccess.com. I think I tried over a dozen types before finding two
that were tolerable, and eventually I got to like one of them pretty well
(though it took awhile). I'm glad I did. I would suggest you include
among your samples Champion Nutrition's Chocolate Whey Stack, and Banana
Scream, and Proscore 100 Chocolate (they seem to be popular
flavors).<P>You can also try adding a pinch of sugar-free jello
powder, or sugar-free pudding powder, to flavor your shakes, or using
DaVinci sugar-free syrups in different flavors. I freeze my shake for
about 20 minutes to make it slushy, and that also seems to help. Good
luck!!
— Suzy C.
September 14, 2003
Gotta say, Champion Nutrition chocolate whey stack is the best, (mixed
properly)I LOVE it. I drink 5 a day. It is under $30 shipping included at
DPSnutrition.com. I take 1/3 cup of warm water 1 scoop of whey stack and
shake vigorously, then add 8 ice cubes and shake again, then drink it, yum
yum... going to have my shake now...
Joy (3 months post op) 263/201/??
— kjonhjk
September 14, 2003
Try Chocolate MetRX with a heaping tablespoon of unsweetened peanut butter.
Mix well in blender, then add lots of ice and re-blend. Reece's Protein
Shake!
— Susan H.
September 14, 2003
Hi I am having surgery this friday and my Dr requires a liquid diet 7 days
before surgery. I am like you I couldnt find any protein shakes I could
drink without gagging. I make my own and althought they arent as good as a
chocolate milk shake they are much better than the store bought shakes. I
bought Whey protein powder mix, I put 1 tray of ice, 2 scoops of whey
powder (50 gm protein) add 100% fruit juice and sometimes a banana. Try it
you might like it.
— Carlene B.
September 14, 2003
Someone turned me onto a shake powder called UnJury. Oh gosh if you like
Nestles Quik i am pretty sure you will love the chocolate. Only trouble is
you have to order it online, some docs have samples in their office but the
addy for info and ordering is www.UNJURY.com...haven't tryed the vanilla or
unflavored as of yet, im really into the chocolate mixed with 1% milk. Its
not gritty and the colder the milk the better. Good luck
Sally
— Sally H.
September 16, 2003
Hi Lynita, I also am pre-op, everyone has their own ideas as to what is
the best protein shake or brand. I personally went online to
www.vitalady.com and bought several brands and mixed up the flavors,they
were like 1.99 each, I also went to www.gourmetprotein.com and did the
same, one other is www.fightingweight.com, both these were free samples
only S&H. This way I have opened and split one packet at a time using
1/4 of pack to 3 oz. skim milk. So far ones tried have been very good to
me. I am taking notes on each brand and flavor, this way I know what I will
buy when the time comes. Hope this helps.
— pateblkbrn
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