Protein Shake Questions

[MOMMY2MGM 49]

I am in the process of trying to find a shake that I like. I have never liked chocolate milk or milk for that matter. I am waiting for my surgery date and will need to do my preop diet which includes shakes, then I need them after my surgery. So far I have tried Premier Protein (strawberry cream) I can only drink about half before it makes me want to barf. jay Robb (strawberry flavor) is just yucky. I got the Unjury in sorbet and chicken Soup flavor I just haven't tried it yet. I need something that will taste fruity. Can I add frozen or fresh fruits to my shake? Won't that increase the sugar and calories? HELP? Any advice is much appreciated.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Instructions from doctors will vary, but most won't allow you to add fruit, for just the reason you mention: calories, carbs, and sugar.

I would suggest trying the Syntrax Nectar powders -- for the fruit flavored ones, you mix them with Water. You can also add in some Crystal Light packets or Mio drops to bump up the flavors even more. You can try samples before you commit to a full tub, which I highly recommend:

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/SYNTRAX_NECTAR_PROTEIN_POWDER_SAMPLES_p/nectar-sample.htm

Syntrax nectar is a great brand and has excellent numbers. It is 100% whey isolate, which is what most surgeons/dieticians recommend. When you are mixing drinks using powder, you may find that they get very foamy, which is pretty intolerable (especially after surgery). To combat this, either use a Blender Bottle and make sure it is 100% full before you start shaking, use a hand/immersion blender, or use a regular blender but let the shake rest in the fridge for a couple of hours before drinking.

Another possibility is Isopure, which is ready-to-drink and comes in a wide variety of fruit and tea type flavors. Some people like them, I have to say I found them absolutely disgusting and could only tolerate them if I mixed them 50/50 with something like G2, Powerade Zero, or Vitamin Water Zero.

Quick tip - stop trying to find something you "like" and focus on "something that doesn't make me nauseated or actively throwing up and that I can choke down for the first few weeks after surgery." Sometimes we have to put up with eating/drinking things that we don't really like, and the time when you are healing after surgery is one of those times. Good luck!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

@@Bufflehead That's what I was going to recommend, the nectar products or Isopure zero carb. Alot of people enjoy those and there are alot of flavors to choose from

[rp1980 116]

My NUT said I could add fruit, yogurt, or Peanut Butter to my shakes. So definitely ask if your plan allows it, it does help. I managed to survive on EAS advantEDGE shakes before I discovered Unjury. I do mix the sorbet flavor with crystal light - and there are a ton of flavor of crystal light/Mio for you to play with.

[laguerr13 993]

I am trying to have a variety on hand, I buy my Protein online because I work out alot and I buy 5lb jars, so far I have chocolate, and strawberry, and I'm trying to locate the punch flavor, BTW I've probably saved over $200.00 alone over the past 3 months by buying in bulk online and staying away from those Gucci overpriced ones

[ashleyjunemitch 4]

I mix whey powder, Water & ice... and I also drink Atkins Diet Protein Shakes. Both are tolerant.

Edited July 12, 2015 by ashleyjunemitch

[Soapandcandlequeen 124]

Syntrax Nectar fuzzy navel was the only shake I could tolerate mixed with Water. It was and still is a life saver. The only other one I like is my click coffee Protein mixed with milk. I have also mixed half milk and half water and it's still good. I like it because it's not too sweet

[atontor 1,068]

I like the muscle milk pro series that contains 40g of Protein per bottle. They have a few great flavors.

[krista132 213]

My nutritionist suggested a Protein Powder to me called ISO 100. I order it online with Amazon because it is so much cheaper. They have lots of flavors, never taste chalky and is pretty cheap compared to others. I drink the orange dreamcicle every day since surgery and im not sick of it at all (been 4 months). Hope this helps!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

My nutritionist suggested a Protein powder to me called ISO 100. I order it online with Amazon because it is so much cheaper. They have lots of flavors, never taste chalky and is pretty cheap compared to others. I drink the orange dreamcicle every day since surgery and im not sick of it at all (been 4 months). Hope this helps!

The stats on that one look amazing!!

[Emily9654 12]

I use Isopure but the whey Protein powder, either Dutch chocolate or strawberry (GNC stores) started it in pre op and really appreciated it post op because it's thin, no carbs, no sugar, sweetened with stevia just perfectly. And oh, I'm not a good friend of milk either and use almond milk. I also sometimes brew a cup of coffee and mix with some almond milk and the Dutch chocolate protein powder and I've got a yummy mocha shake!

[motivatedsabby 2]

One drink I don't hear mentioned is Protein2O. Comes in lemon, berry and grape. 70 calories, 15 grams whey Protein. Takes like a fruit drink. I ah e two a day for 30 grams, then I will have either strawberry muscle milk or a Bariatric Advantage Protein Drink. In the Baritric brand I have Vanila (not so great, but I add PB2..dried Peanut Butter to improve taste,), orange...which tastes like an orange creams idle, and chocolate that tastes like a Wendy's chocolate Frosty when blended with ice.

I have heard great things about Isopure zero/carb. I ordered both strawberry powder and Dutch chocolate. I found them both to be disgusting!