Come on down! There's room for everyone.

Not sure if you can have other things than Slim Fast but the following two recipes have been life savers post op for me. Maybe they will help you too. I cannot even swallow the Slim Fast stuff so I completely understand your problem. I get the Matrix 5.0 from Amazon.com, don't know where else to find it. Maybe your doc can bless these recipes, they really have been the only thing I enjoy in the protein drink arena. Kelle Peanut Butter Cup ½ cup milk, skim 1 scoop Matrix 5.0, Perfect Chocolate 1 TBSP peanut butter, creamy 4 ice cubes Blend for 45 seconds on high. Makes one serving. Nutrition information per serving: 258 calories, 31 grams of protein, 10 grams fat, 246 sodium, 301 calcium Apple Shake ¾ cup milk, skim 1 scoop Matrix 5.0, Simply Vanilla ½ cup applesauce (no sugar added) Pinch cinnamon Pinch nutmeg 4 ice cubes Blend for 45 seconds on high. Makes one serving. Nutrition information per serving: 237 calories, 29grams of protein, 2 grams fat, 197 sodium, 377 calcium

I've been struggling since I came home getting all of my protein (75 gms) each day. Mostly because I haven't found a drink that I actually like, not just tolerate. I know that it's a part of my healthy eating now but it's been tough. Finally I've discovered something that I actually enjoy. Thank you Lord! The Matrix 5.0 protein powders are the best I've tried and I have two recipes out of the Barix binder that I really really like. Peanut Butter Cup ½ cup milk, skim 1 scoop Matrix 5.0, Perfect Chocolate 1 TBSP peanut butter, creamy 4 ice cubes Blend for 45 seconds on high. Makes one serving. Nutrition information per serving: 258 calories, 31 grams of protein, 10 grams fat, 246 sodium, 301 calcium Apple Shake ¾ cup milk, skim 1 scoop Matrix 5.0, Simply Vanilla ½ cup applesauce (no sugar added) Pinch cinnamon Pinch nutmeg 4 ice cubes Blend for 45 seconds on high. Makes one serving. Nutrition information per serving: 237 calories, 29grams of protein, 2 grams fat, 197 sodium, 377 calcium\ If anyone else out there has discovered favorites I would sure be appreciative of other recipes!!

good luck,sweetie!I'll be praying for you!

Yea for you! Glad to hear about your positive experience. I go tomorrow to Baylor~surgery with Dr McCarty. Take care of yourself and take it easy as your heal!