Can't tolerate protein shakes

kelly.elizabeth
on 6/20/13 7:22 am - KY

I've been trying to drink the protein shakes and they make me sick every time. I've tried the Unjury powder (which is absolutely horrible) and the Pure Protein powder from Wal-Mart, but they all make me sick as soon as I drink them. Has anyone else had this problem and any ideas on getting in some extra protein?

poet_kelly
on 6/20/13 7:38 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Are you mixing it with milk? If so, try water or soy milk.

Otherwise, try soy isolate or egg white protein powder instead of whey.

Kelly

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aliceindietland
on 6/20/13 8:12 am

RNY on 06/11/13

The Nectar protein drinks are fruit flavors rather than chocolate/vanilla, and are a LOT thinner than most protein shakes - if you can handle a bit of whey aftertaste, they're more like drinking fruit juice.

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Texas Girl
on 6/20/13 8:59 am

RNY on 09/21/05

Alice, I love Nectar protein!

Connie

Miamos
on 6/20/13 8:22 am - OH

I had that issue I kept trying when I got further out I ask the doctor they said try protein bars. Now a can do protein drinks if made like smoothies with fruit yogurt and protein powder and a little bit of milk, but if it mostly milk I can't handle it

Texas Girl
on 6/20/13 8:55 am

RNY on 09/21/05

Hi Kelly,

Sorry to hear you are having difficulty with protein shakes. I actually like Unjury and it is good quality protein for weight loss. I mix mine in my Magic Bullet Blender(if you can afford it it is worth every penny) I use one scoop unjury vanilla, a few frozen blueberries or raspberries and one cup of Silk ( soy milk red carton) put in MB cup and mix in MBB. After I had surgery(almost 7 yrs ago) milk made me feel bad, I can tolerate yogurt and a little 1/2 and 1/2 in my coffee but Milk is awful for me!

This is just works for me. I also can tolerate pre-made bottle Lean shakes from GNC, they are lactose free and affordable at GNC Store. Pure protein is Awful I agree!

Hope you do better!

Connie

NDHM
on 6/20/13 9:37 am

I don't like them either. I tried using a straw (I know!) to see if it was the scent that was making me gag...um, not. I have no trouble with dairy, so I have been drinking skim milk for my protein.

Karen518
on 6/20/13 10:11 am

I actually enjoy choc and vanilla Unjury mixed together and I make my shakes with coffee. Sometimes I add a little SF caramel syrup to change it up. I hope you find something you can enjoy.

Ingrid K.
on 6/20/13 10:13 am - Canada

I tried some of the chocolate and vanilla shakes and hate them!!! I am going to try them with milk instead of water. I am only 3 days post op but in the hospital they gave me beneprotein from nestle and I mixed it with several different things. I have always been a big milk drinker and still love it after my surgery. I hope you find something that works for you. All the best

mjones.136
on 6/20/13 11:20 am - Augusta, GA

hey there! I had my surgery May 14th and I have yet found a protein mix that doesn't gag me or send me to the bathroom. Hopefully, I will have a better choice at my surgeon's office than at the store. They have a wide selection to choose from. When I finally find one that doesn't turn my stomach, I will let you know which one to try. Good luck on your journey.