I need help. I tried an Unjury chocolate protein shake and it is disgusting. I can handle isopure fruity drinks or the whey protein shots but chocolate and vanilla shakes gag me I am not a milk drinker either so that doesn't help. What I am wondering is the isopure fruity good enough it has 40g protein. I just can not handle protein shakes. Has anyone found one that is good? I do like carnation instant breakfast so I guess I could stick with that. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Since the isopure is 40g would it be good to drink half in the morning and half at lunch or does it matter? Thanks guys.

I don't know about the fruity drinks...where did you get them, from your doctor? They sound pretty good. I am using the Gladiator shakes from Smoothie King. It's not too bad if you add some splenda and fruit. I put pineapple in it and it isn't too bad. I don't know if you are a coffee drinker but I have also tried the vanilla and added instant coffee and cinnamon and that was tolerable. DON'T try the chocolate peanut butter whey protein from Wal-Mart. GAG CITY!!!!! The Muscle milk isn't so bad if it is cold enough. I just don't like any of them and I can't wait til they don't have to be the main source of nutrition.

It is from GNC. It is like flavored water. It tastes pretty good. They have several different flavors my favorite is Blue Raspberry.

Thanks Becky! I just got banded this morning so when I can drive again I am going to hit up GNC and grab some. What is the carb and sugar level? I have to have 60 grams of protein and limit carbs and sugar. The fruity drinks would be a wonderful change of pace and not have such a nasty aftertaste.

Stacey

I reccomend EAS Carb Control shakes. They come in the regular chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. But they have low carbs, low calories, and high protein. The serving size is pretty good as well at 11 oz. These will become my breakfast and dinner on my pre-op diet next week.

You don't like the unjury? I bought the unflavored to mix with skim milk. Two splenda and some vanilla and it is pretty good. I also bought their chicken Soup to mix with chicken broth and have no trouble getting it down...just can't get it too hot or it gets all stringy...barf!

Banded on Monday (4/12), cooked my hubby dinner tonight for the first time and seriously didn't want any. Maybe there is a light at the end of this tunnel.

Good night all!

I'm using the EAS carb control shakes. Don't like the vanilla. It tastes like milk of magnesia to me. The strawberry and chocolate are not too bad though. I can start eating soft foods today. I have been having some food for the last four nights for supper and have not had any problems. Hopefully the soft food week will go fast so I can start eating normal food and only have the shakes to suppliment the protein. It's been a tough month so far but seeing results makes it worth it.

I'm using the Ultimate Nutrition ProStar 100% Whey Protein. I like the Natural flavor, but they have lots of other varieties too. 25 grams protein, 120 calories, 30 mg sodium, 20 mg cholesterol and 2 grams total carbs in each serving. It mixes very well with everything I've tried so far.

KATY517 What are you mixing it with? I need ideas as I am using the whey protien allso.

Chicken broth and various cream soups - just don't get the soup to boiling or it will turn into a gooey thick mess. Also with Crystal light, milk and juices. I've even added it to my yogurt and apple sauce. Unfortunately, I've got a full six weeks of full liquid diet so I've not been able to experiment much. The sky is the limit though and the powder is really quite easy to work with and mixes well with almost zero taste added.

KATY517 What are you mixing it with? I need ideas as I am using the whey protien allso.