Want to order a few shakes to try out before I start pre-op. I have heard so many differing opinions on the best. Tell me what you like and why? Please....thanks!

I tried just about everything and my favorite is Muscle Milk. I wasn't allowed to mix the protein powder with milk so I found that chocolate muscle milk was the best with water!

Personally, I didn't like the muscle milk.. but that's probably because I only tried the premade kind. I also haaated the EAS premade from walmart. I was on those for a week before I realized there were better options in life, haha. My favorite brand is "Oh Yeah!" and whether the shakes are premade or powder, they're both delicious. My favorite kind is Cookies & Creme, but I also tried the premade Strawberries & Creme, and Banana. Those were both good as well. I bought a case of the premade (cookies), 32 bottles for like $39.99 at The Vitamin Shoppe near me, then when I ran out, bought the big tub of powder for around $36.99. If you can try an Oh Yeah shake you totally should.. I wish I knew about them before I did, and actually another bandster recommended them to me. I actually have the tub of powder in front of me right now.. some of the nutrition facts: serving size: "1 rounded scoop" (which is HUGE), servings per container: 21. calories: 210. total fat: 6g. sugars: 2g. carbs: 8g. protein: 32g. Hope that helps!

I love the Designer Whey Chocolate and French Vanilla. It only has 2g of carb which is important to me, and can be bought at your local supermarket. I mix a flavored instant coffee into my shake in the morning, Yum!

I read this post and was still looking for a shake that I would actually enjoy and not just drink it because I have to. So i went out and bought the oh yeah to try- It is REALLY GOOD! I tried the cookies & cream and strawberry. they are both Delish! I started my 2 week pre op liquids TODAY and i am picking up a case of them 2 day! I am also going to try the banana. I think this is the key to not cheating on the liquid diet- at least for me. I have to enjoy whatevery food/liquid that i am eating. The GNC Total lean RTD strawberry is also good, but is doesnt meed the requirements from my Nut. Good luck.