mvoorhes

Hi everyone,

Sorry if these may be stupid questions but I still need to ask:

1: Does anyone have a really good tasting protein drink they can reccommend? Someone has told me "Syntrax" are very good but I've yet to find it at a GNC, Walmart or anywhere else.

2: Did anyone else have 'dry mouth' after their GBP? I drink almost 90oz of water everyday and I still have that dry mouth feeling. It is worse 1st thing in the morning when I wake up. Again this is probably due to my recent surgery but I was just wondering if it was normal. Sorry if I am asking 'stupid' questions.

Thanks again

Michael

Bama

1. I prefer muscle milk.

2. Yes, your taste buds will change and dry mouth is a common side effect

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Pre-op Visit April 20, 2009
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poet_kelly

You probably have to order Syntrax online. You can go to Vitalady.com - Protein Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals, and Safe Snacks! and order samples of Syntrax there, as well as samples of lots of other drinks. I highly recommend ordering samples before buying a big tub of something only to discover you don't really like it. Chike is another brand that a lot of people like. You can get samples on their website (not sure what the website address is, but you can look it up).

I know a lot of people complain about dry mouth after surgery. I am on medication that causes dry mouth so it's been a problem for me for years, but I did not personally it get any worse after my surgery. But it was already bad.

Kelly

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magnufique

I am starting to try a bunch of different ones myself. I still need to find a good no flavor one that I can mix. But right now I like the Muscle Milk light. I have tried cake batter flavor, vanila and choc. all have been great. powder is better than premade but the are both good.

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mistymee

Chike can be bought along with some fantastic bariatric vitamins from Bariatric Vitamins | Celebrate Bariatric Supplements | Bariatric Surgery & Nutrition

I know they have samples available of the vitamins, not as sure if celebrate has samples of the chike or not, though. Doesn't hurt to ask!

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poet_kelly

You can get samples of Chike from Chike directly. Chike Nutrition - Best Tasting Meal Replacement Shake. Guaranteed. Pour, Shake, Drink & Go!. They will send you a sample of each of the five flavors for free, but you have to pay the shipping, which is only $3.

Kelly

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Beth in Texas

Celebrate sent me Chike samples (one each of each flavor) with my sample request. I haven't tried any of them yet--figured my 2-week diet would be a great time to try. Chike is pretty expensive next to some of the other proteins though, correct?

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hollycerniglia

I already had dry mouth before surgery due to some of my meds. It did not get any worse after my surgery though.

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mistymee

I dunno, hon.. I never tried the Chike. I keep a canister of the Optimum Nutrition Any Whey powder (flavorless) in the house, as it is the only 'heat stable' powder I'm aware of so I can use it for hot or cold drinks/dishes. Most protein has to be used at lower than 130 degree food/beverages.

I mostly get all my protein from food at this point, but sometimes add some protein to my coffee or muffins.

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wayno007

1. I pick up the Body Fortress protein powder at Wal Mart. Inexpensive, and tastes pretty good. Except for cookie dough, ugh. But most of my protein now comes from diet.

2. I haven't experience any dry mouth since surgery, even when I'm a bit behind on hydration. I guess that's just me, as I've heard it's common.

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