Question:
I cannot tolerate any protein drinks...HELP!!
I have tried all sorts of drinks , many samples from vitalady, bought whey protein from GNC, vanilla, chocolate, and unflavored from unjury. I can not even stand to get it near my nose, it smells extremely vile, and when I take one sip it is so revolting that I usually end up vomiting. I know this sounds extreme but it is true!! I am lactose intolerant and drink lactaid but still not getting enough Protein, I am 9 weeks post-op and would appreciate any suggestions for protein other than these drinks that we can absorb.THANKS!!! — Keishia R. (posted on October 23, 2003)
October 23, 2003
Hi, well my surgeon has been doing the gastric bypass for 20 years now. he
is very successful surgeon and has an excellent record. He personally says
that we do not need protein shakes. he feels that they are just extra
calaries. many things have high protien, beans,
fish,barley,almonds,.seafood,plus all the meats. also there is a book out
on the market called the protein counter...its great cause it also goes
through many already made foods and even fast food,....i heard wendys chili
is good, beef jerky, chicken jerky ect....anyways hope this helps a
little.
Hugs Dawn
— sweetdarling_ab
October 23, 2003
You sound just like me, I went through TONS of them before I found one that
I could not only tolerate, but enjoy. A friend from this site told me about
Unjury chocolate protein powder. It tastes JUST like chocolate milk. They
also have vanilla and unflavored. www.unjury.com If you email Jerome he
can get you samples, his email address is on their site. It really would
not hurt to try a sample, I haven't heard from anyone yet that doesn't like
it. Good luck!
— TheresaC
October 23, 2003
My feeling towards protein drinks are the same I tried a number of them
with out success,my surgeon doesnt recommend them so I do not to use them.
I am over 1 1/2 post op with no problems all my blood work has turned out
fine. Just put protein first at meals. I eat lots a turkey and chicken
breast even for breakfast.
— Laurie B.
October 23, 2003
I have the same problem!!!! I LOVED protein shakes pre-op and thought I was
set. Post op I can't stand them. On top of that, at 1 week post op I got
very bad lower GI distress which my surgeon thinks was due to the protein
shakes. So that makes things worse. I ordered a bunch of samples from
vitalady - but hate them all (oo, someone posted about whey protein being a
problem.... I'll have to try maybe other types). I feel like I
"should" be using them as one of the meal choices, but just can't
handle them. My surgeon is very much against them anyway. Well, all I
can do is try and get protein in other ways. I eat eggs, tuna, meat (pork,
chicken, and beef - I'm happy that I tolerate those well, but I really have
to chew, chew, chew), and other fish. I also have some nuts (also well
chewed). They have good protein, but have a lot of fat and are pretty high
calorie, so I try to be really careful with those. HUGS - I hope that you
find something that works!
— w8free
October 23, 2003
I couldnt tolerate any protein shake until I was about 10-12 weeks post op.
so give it so time and try different flavors, or freeze them to a slush-
there are so many that taste good. Nectar by Syntex, doesnt have any gross
smell esp when mixed with a complimenting crystal light-
Good luck
— ~~Stacie~~
October 23, 2003
If you can't stand the tast of the standard protein drinks/shakes, try
NECTAR, (I think it can be found on bariatriceating,com), it comes in
apple, berry-cherry, and tropical fruit flavors. It mixes up completely by
spoon, so no blender is needed, with a glass or water, and the taste was
something else. I haven't had candy in years, but the Apple flavored NECTAR
reminded me of a jolly rancher apple candy, it was really good! I did add a
little more water than was called for, I don't like anything too sweet
tasting or thick, and it is sugar free. Add a handful of crushed ice, it
was so good! I'm putting in an order tomorrow for a couple of bottles, so
when I want a break from the chocolate protein shakes, I'll have a choice
in my 'weight-loss buffet'!
— track
October 23, 2003
Have you tried ProPlete Gold? The chocolate tastes like melted chocolate
ice-cream and the vanilla pineapple is fantastic!!!!!!!!
— CAMFR
October 23, 2003
<b>Im 10 months out and have loss 146 lbs so far. without drinking
protein drinks. I get my protein in my foods mainly MEATS. Im a meat eater
LOL anyhow I get my blood checked every 2 months and according to both of
my doctors everything is great. and I feel great.</b>
— Naes Wls J.
October 24, 2003
My protein "shake" is and has always been Moz cheese sticks or
jerky. I have eaten over 1000 moz sticks since surgery. I have anywhere
from 1 to 4 sticks each morning and usually again as my nightly snack. I
get about 30 to 40 grams a day from cheese and/or jerky and the rest from
other foods. I've lost 200 pounds in 15 months and my labs are excellent.
Good luck!
— [Deactivated Member]
October 24, 2003
I couldnt stand protein drinks either until others gave me ideas of how to
mix them. Try mixing them in a mixer with ice, juice (orange,
orange/strawberry etc) and add half a banana maybe some strawberry's, it
ends up like a shake and tastes pretty yummy. I am careful not to have too
much juice and I also use 100% natural juice. I know others put cinnamon
in theirs, I have seen lots of recipes. You can also add it to surgar free
pudding.
I also get lots of protein from beef jerkey and I eat beef, chicken,
turkey, cheese etc.
— lmonroeny
October 24, 2003
The ONLY protein drink I can tolerate is Atkins pre-mixed. I cannot
tolerate any powered no matter how I make it. I am not sure that you can
use Atkin with lactose int. but it may be worth a try. It comes in
strawberry (my fav), vanilla, choc. and a coffee flavor( I forget the exact
name). When I was a few weeks out I hated them all and just nibbled all the
time on protein foods. It took me quite a while to get my taste back.
— Oldsoul
October 24, 2003
Try the fruit punch from Protidiet. It's like kool-aid and not a milk
product. They have alot of other things too, like oatmeat. Most of their
stuff is 14 grams per serving. I get it from I-ShopHere.Biz
— GailV
October 24, 2003
My mom found this stuff... have you heard of benefiber? it is tasteless and
scentless, well, they make a protien supplement that is the same way... it
is calle beneprotein. I havent tried it yet, but if it really is like
benefiber, it will be great. I mix my benefiber with sugar free koolaid,
and I can't taste it at all. good luck though!!!
— Katrina K.
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