hello all, I am scheduled for my banding on 12/20 (knock on wood I have one more checkup/weigh-in on the 13th-I say knock on wood cuz I was supposed to have it in aug. but I had some depression/other pshyc issues going on and it got postponed, and then I had it scheduled a couple years ago and decided I wasn't ready so I actually wont believe it until I'm in the OR lol) and I seem to have been having a lot of trouble finding a Protein supplement I like. I guess I am very sensitive to highly concentrated protein and it all tastes yucky to me....

my requirements post op are 60grams protein per day, preferably in 3 scoops of powder with 20g each, or my RD said 1 1/2 bottles of Isopure sport are ok to cuz they have 40g per bottle. well news, i tried the isopure sport grape flavor bottle and it was gross-def not tolerable. if not tolerable b4 surgery, def not tolerable after lol. my rd said to buy and try b4 surgery so you can start as soon as you get home from the hosp. I havent tried a ton but I havent liked any of them except the one by worldwide sport protein they sell them everywhere http://www.sportnutr...s/products.aspx but those aren't on the "approved" list so I'd have to ask my RD and they can get expensive at $2 a pop

on the "approved" list in my surgery paperwork are

Isopure sport powder or premixed (premixed is out, dont know if the powder is any better)

any powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury product

SmartForme products smartfome.com

pro energy (product of energy first)

GNC pro performance whey isolate

spring valley

it also says alternative supplements may be used, but should be evaluated and approved by the dietician before use. (dont know what they "evaluate" besides protein and calories/carbs, if I did, maybe I could search around a little more)

has anyone tried any/all of these, or is there anyone out there that has a very "picky" palate for Protein drinks? which one is most likeable? or do you know of any other ones that are kind of "universally" approved in the lap band community? please I need to find at least one that I like before my surgery....maybe one that tastes kind of like nesquick or yoohoo? (haha yeah right dream on...lol)

thanks!

Hello, I use Pro Cal , I found that it is not as sweet as Unjury. You can find it online. Hope that helps!

I use Gold Standard Brand Whey Isolate Chocolate from Vitamin Shoppe. Vitamin Shoppe has much better pricing than GNC. For Ready to Drink I like Premier Brand Chocolate from Coscto (160 cal, 30 g protein). Vitamin Shoppe will let you return the protein if you try it once and decide you don't like it.