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What are some good ready made Protein Drinks and the powder Protein? At my nutritionist mtg today the girl just skirted around saying I'd have to try some. I just wanted her to give me an idea...some names so that I can go in the store with some idea of what I'm looking for. Heckie...this is life transforming.

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I had the same question. After much taste-testing, my fave is Premier Nutrition brand. They sell them at costco, and an added bonus is that they are cheaper than most also. (I think a carton of 24 of them is like $35). They are 30g protein/160 calories/3g fat/5 carbs per shake. Muscle milk Light is my next pick- they're easier to find when you're out and about, but I don't think they taste as good.

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I second that Premier ready to drink are quiete good and are low cal high Protein. For whey isolate I like Dymatize elite vanilla, and Gold Standard Double chocolate. I find Vitamin Shoppe to have better prices than GNC. I joined a free customer club and got a 20% your entire order coupon at the end of the year. I stock up on Vanilla because now that I am on solids I half a scoop to my greek yoghurt at Breakfast. I would go to a Vitamin/health food store and try to get a worker who knows Protein. My doctor calls for whey Isolate. There are different kinds of Whey so you need to specify Isolate. It will be more expensive but it's better for your body. Ask them what flavors people like. Ask what about their return policy. Specialy stores will normally let you return someting for store credit if you find you hate it. I bought protein online (bariactric advantage I think) becuase people swore by it. I did'nt like it at all. Gave it to my mother.

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Also run a search on this site and using google for recipes for shakes. But be careful to follow your doctors rules. People who are post op could be adding fruit or Peanut Butter and you probably shouldn't. <br /><br />I highly recommend the Hamilton Beach personal blender. The food container is a travel mug so only one thing to wash. I also make milk cubes which gives the shake a frosty texture. Also Fat/Suger free pudding powder and Davinchi Suger free syrups add a lot. Oh and add splenra it makes them taste so much better.

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I do MM Light and Labrada Lean Body on-the-go in chocolate.< /span>

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Thanks everyone! I'm on my way to Vitaman Shoppe to buy the Gold Standard double chocolate and the Designer's whey vanilla. I h ope to get the Premier Nutrition brand as soon as my friend who has a costco membership gets better. What flavors are best just in case I have her buy it?

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costco has carried Premier chocolate for a while and I think it's pretty good. They recently started carrying vanilla. They were sampling it the other day and it was good as well.

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I like the Muscle Milk Light. They have around 13 flavors, so you can basically get what you want, and it's good..

I get mine on ebay. They have great prices, and more to offer then the nutrition shops that I have been in.

Also, our Dr., and Dietician told us to drink muscle milk because it's good for you.

Check out ebay just enter muscle milk and see what they have to offer. Good Luck.

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