Question:
How can I get in my protien without the drinks

I am one week post lap rny and hate protien drinks. Am on Full liquid diet which means the liquid has to be pourable. Please help. Mary    — Mary L. (posted on July 29, 2002)

July 29, 2002
Try getting creative with your protein drinks. They all seem to have an after taste, so try blending sugar free jello to get a new flavor. I have a chocolate one that I added a banana to and a couple of packets of Splenda and blended it with lots of ice. It tasted like a chocolate banana malt. You can also add your protein drink mix to sugar free pudding and make it thin enough to pour off a spoon. Yumm! The key is to "Be Creative."
   — Sue A.

July 29, 2002
Have you tried an unflavored/unsweetened powder? You can mix it with anything including soup and cream of wheat. The one I used was MLO Milk & Egg Protein. Zero Carb Isopure is like koolaid. And some of the ready-to-drink ones aren't bad. I have listed a few I used on my profile. Even if you don't like it, keep at it. You only have to be on liquids for a little while!
   — ctyst

July 29, 2002
You could try protienex. It tastes like crap but you only need a fwe Tbls per day, Good Lux
   — Robert L.

July 29, 2002
You might want to try Glucerna Butter Pecan---its creamy and I freeze just a bit of it for my "feeding" time its SINFUL tastes like ice cream
   — Linda L.

July 29, 2002
have you tried no sugar added carnation instant breakfast? My first 2 weeks post-op I couldn't handle it for some reason, but now I can. The powder itself only has 4 grams of protein, but i use SKIM PLUS milk, which has 11 grams of protein per cup, (regular milk has 8) and together it has 15 grams of protein per drink and its yummy. I cant stand any of the drinks either! goodluck!
   — Lezlie Y.

July 29, 2002
I am almost three weeks post-op. You might want to try procel which is a near tasteless powder. You can order a sample from vitalady. After trying numerous protein samples that all made me gag, I found a protein powder that is great called Whey delicious. I mix it with OJ a few strawberries and it is great. It can be found at proteinishealthy.com. Good luck.
   — Joanie J.

July 30, 2002
Hi Mary, I am 7 months post-op and just last week tried the Challenge Liquid Protein. I bought it at GNC. It is wild cherry flavor and you are to mix 3 T. with a little water. Instead, I mix it will Kool-Aid sweetened with Splenda or Ice Botanicals. The strong flavors of those two blend well and it tastes good. Since I always get my liquids in, it was an easy way to up the protein also. I found at six months out I was getting lazier about getting in my 80 - 100 grams of protein and this has been a huge help.
   — grammie5

July 30, 2002
This was formerly the Protein Shakes Addict and Perverts, but I think the old database is still accessible til I get a new one http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-Protein/ To access the Protein Recipe Database: http://www.geocities.com/proteinpervs/index.html Try this site for ideas on making your proteins palatable. EVeryone has a fave of something, so even the grossest stuff caan be made tasty if you find one of its fans.
   — vitalady

August 7, 2002
Have you tried Carbolite. Their French Vanila almost makes you feel guilty, it is so good. It is the only one I can stand. Sheila
   — Sheila B.

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