Hello all.

My nutritionist still wants me on Protein drinks even though I am one year post-op.

I don't like milk shakes, so I drink (Company: Nature's Best) Isopure Zero Carb Ready-to-drink bottles. It has 40 grams of protein, no carbs, 160 calories.

The problem is that these bottles are expensive. GNC sells them for almost $3.50/bottle. They are also heavy and usually the store only has a dozen or so bottles, and limited flavors.

Since I am drinking one per day, I asked GNC if they can order me a few cases and if they would give me a discount... they give the 10% off if you get their membership... what a ripoff!

So, I called Nature's Best (1-800-345-BEST) and asked for their local disributor's phone #. I then called the distributor who told me that would deliver free for a $100 order. From them, each bottle costs approx. $2!!!

I ordered a dozen cases (12 bottles/case), because when buy 12 they throw in one case free (baker's dozen?).

Hope I can save some money for a fellow bandster.

-rg

Dr McMullen/Staten Island Univ. Hosp.

Banded 9-16-2004

Thank you for the info!!! I too drink this protein drink. I hate the shakes, and found this drink to be actually quite good! ( I like the blue and purple flavors). I get a 20% discount at GNC with my Gold membership, but it still is expensive to get all these drinks. And I agree with you about the bulky glass bottles. I try to drink 2-3 bottles a day, but usually end up finishing 1. I am not getting enough protein from my diet and have found that drinking these really helps, with the 40 grams of protein per bottle.

I will contact them and see what they can do for me, as far as ordering a few cases. Thanks again!

Isopure is a good product, but it is a bulky heavy glass bottle. I've been using a product called ProStat 64. You get 15g of protein in a single ounce. I've also seen them in a unit does if your on the go.

Do they taste okay? If so, I'm jealous. I tried saving money by asking a friend to pick me up some powder at Sam's Club. The truckload-size-jug is bigger than my kitchen. Cans are so much better!

I like the taste Pro-Stat 64, but I know others who do not. I like ProStat 64 because you can take it like a shot and get it over with. You can also mix it. It's alot of protein in such a small volume. I also know that it comes in unit does also. Stuff like this should still be considered as "medicine" that you need and is ultimately good for you. So down the hatch it goes! Good Luck!

I use a product called Advocare Meal Replacement shakes. They come in berry, chocolate and vanilla. Their retail price is about $2 per pack, but you can get a 20-40% discount depending on how much you order. It is a direct marketing company, but I just use the "distributorship" for my 40% discount. I love the taste, but I also doctor them up by adding fruit, Peanut Butter, instant coffee, etc. to change up the flavor because it can get a little boring.

You can add a little Nestle quick to any shake to make it taste better too. I've been known to do that.

BTW, 26 grams of "predigested' Protein. Supposedly, it's more absorbant into your system.

I have also used ANY whey Protein Powder that I buy from my doctors office. Two scoops of that added to 8 oz of orange juice. Add banana and/or frozen strawberries. Very tasty, 34 grams of protein. They sell it at cost for $13 for a large can. Not sure how many servings, but that's very cheap.

Does the Isopure contain soy protien? SLimfast and whey shakes really do a number on my stomach.

I'm looking to buy (in bulk) something that agrees with me