protein shakes
My favorite was the tropical punch. My liquid diet has lasted 41 days because my surgeon is worried I may have a leak (which I don't, he is obsessing over my amylase levels despite 7 other tests that came up negative). I've been able to stay with the TP Isopure throughout, and have not gotten tired of it (much).
I would NOT refrigerate post-surgery. Your sleeve will be sensitive to cold for awhile :-).
I would NOT refrigerate post-surgery. Your sleeve will be sensitive to cold for awhile :-).
BigDaddyD -
I did the same thing - I started out on Isopure because the idea of something milky, chocolate or creamy just turned my tiny stomach.
And, then I discovered Cytomax Pure Protein drinks (also pre-mixed) and love them, too! I alternate between the two now - - even at almost six-months post-op.
I think the Grape Frost was my favorite Isopure flavor - and the Tangerine is my favorite Cytomax (it kind of reminds me of drinking Tang when I was little!) The Tropical Punch Cytomax is also good - - but it is seriously Incredible Hulk neon green...and that skeeves some people out.
For those who do try them - you might find them a bit sweet - - I usually dilute it. Half water, half Isopure or Cytomax. That way, I am pushing even more fluids!
(Of course, I actually like shakes now, too -- I mix my own Whey protein "Faux Frappuchino" every morning - -and it tastes so much like the real thing that I don't even miss Starbucks any longer!)
I did the same thing - I started out on Isopure because the idea of something milky, chocolate or creamy just turned my tiny stomach.
And, then I discovered Cytomax Pure Protein drinks (also pre-mixed) and love them, too! I alternate between the two now - - even at almost six-months post-op.
I think the Grape Frost was my favorite Isopure flavor - and the Tangerine is my favorite Cytomax (it kind of reminds me of drinking Tang when I was little!) The Tropical Punch Cytomax is also good - - but it is seriously Incredible Hulk neon green...and that skeeves some people out.
For those who do try them - you might find them a bit sweet - - I usually dilute it. Half water, half Isopure or Cytomax. That way, I am pushing even more fluids!
(Of course, I actually like shakes now, too -- I mix my own Whey protein "Faux Frappuchino" every morning - -and it tastes so much like the real thing that I don't even miss Starbucks any longer!)