Protein, powder verses liquid...

[Jazzvonpurr]

Does it matter if you are using the pre packaged protein shakes instead of the powder? It seems like the ready made are thicker. I am wondering if that is going to be a problem right after surgery. Thanks 

[cathbas]

i tried the powder, but in the end i liked the ready mixed premier protein
that really helped me a lot in the begining

[Jazzvonpurr]

Thank you for responding. I am having surgery in 20 days yay! And want to be prepared.

[PayItForward]

For two days before surgery and one week after surgery, I have to use a plain, unflavored protein mix. I had to choose between Unjury, Jay Robb, or Isopure. I'm 5 days post-op right now and I have being using the powder isopure mixed with flavored vitamin water.

Be sure to check with your doctor on what types of protein shakes you are allowed the first week.

[Keltia98]

I am two weeks out from surgery and could add protein shakes at day three post-op. I personally prefer the vanilla powdered protein (Shaklee Life) in water to the premade ones. I admittedly didn't try very many premade ones beforehand, but the ones I did try I didn't like, the chemical taste is just too overbearing. But my powder I can mix with water, my powdered vitamins, and SF vanilla pudding mix and change it up flavor wise as I choose. I can even mix it in yogurt if I choose. Because of my doctor's timeline for clear liquids I never had to worry about a clear protein.

Good luck to you on your journey.

[Liz44]

My doctor said I could use either, but if I used the powder with skim milk that would be adding even more protein. I'm not a shake person so I dread having to drink these protein drinks... I will have to find a way to make it taste somewhat appealing . Good luck to all~~

[Merry Mary]

I use protizyme (chocolate or vanilla) and mix it with water. I have also made a blueberry muffin shake using vanilla powder and blueberries. I tried the ready made drinks and didn't like them

[ginabear]

I use premier protein already made and add extra powder to it to get enouph protein. I'm in week 3 now and looking forward to Tuesday when I can start pureed foods.