Mixing Shakes???

jpsp30
on 4/2/13 10:40 am - TN

All,

I started the Pre-Op diet and have had the sense that using the blender to mix the shake added a bunch of air to them. They just seem foamy. Do any of you have any hints for mixing this stuff up to the point that it is not so "fluffy"?

Jeff - Located in East Tennessee; Surgery by Dr. Mark Colquitt on 4/12/2013

Highest Weight- 511; Initial Consultation Weight - 474; Surgery Weight 450

ParisGirl
on 4/2/13 10:57 am

VSG on 04/25/13

Just mix it with a spoon. No need for blenders or shakers with blender balls.

jpsp30
on 4/2/13 8:50 pm - TN

Did this this morning. A little lumpy- but MUCH better!!!

Jeff - Located in East Tennessee; Surgery by Dr. Mark Colquitt on 4/12/2013

Highest Weight- 511; Initial Consultation Weight - 474; Surgery Weight 450

busboss1
on 4/2/13 11:05 am

VSG on 12/18/12

You could try the stir setting or just use s blender bottle. I found the blender to add air also so the blender bottle worked best for me. Good luck.

Starting weight-244.4 Currently-145.2 Surgeon goal-150 My own goal-140

jpsp30
on 4/2/13 8:51 pm - TN

I'll try that setting. This morning I used a spoon rather than the blender and it was MUCH better.

Jeff - Located in East Tennessee; Surgery by Dr. Mark Colquitt on 4/12/2013

Highest Weight- 511; Initial Consultation Weight - 474; Surgery Weight 450

Kelly-AnneH
on 4/2/13 11:19 am - Edmonton, Canada

VSG on 06/26/12

Some shake powders make more foam than others, but you likely don't have many choices right now. What I found helped with the foamier ones was mixing them up before bed for the next day. The foam subsides in the fridge overnight.

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

jpsp30
on 4/2/13 8:53 pm - TN

Thanks. That is a great idea. I am making one in the blender now for lunch; so we will see. I used a spoon on the one I dran this morning as suggested by ParisGirl. It was MUCH better.

Jeff - Located in East Tennessee; Surgery by Dr. Mark Colquitt on 4/12/2013

Highest Weight- 511; Initial Consultation Weight - 474; Surgery Weight 450

SophieNJ
on 4/2/13 11:44 am - Parsippany, NJ

VSG on 03/05/13

if you have a blender stick, try that....mine are less foamy with it....I don't think you can add ice until after tho'.

HW 275 SW 246 CW 162.5 GW 150 ( 5'1" Over 1 1/2 inch lost in the last few yrs! LOL) lost 50 lbs on my own, stable for 3 yrs, gained back 21 during year b4 surgery.

jpsp30
on 4/2/13 8:53 pm - TN

I'll give that a try too!

Jeff - Located in East Tennessee; Surgery by Dr. Mark Colquitt on 4/12/2013

Highest Weight- 511; Initial Consultation Weight - 474; Surgery Weight 450

ChurchRat
on 4/2/13 1:36 pm - TX

VSG on 10/01/12

I have a Vitamix, which can blend a tire if you need it to. I found the same issue with foaming. I mix my fluids and ice first and the blend them to the proper consistency. Then I put in my protein powder and slowly blend until mixed in. When I want to make protein ice cream, it helps to have some air whipped into the mix.

HW:345 SW:335 HT:6'2" CW:208 M1-25 M2-15 M3-12 M4-13 M5-8 M6-9 M7-13 M8-10 M9-7 M10-7 M11- 8 M12- 0 so far

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