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Isopure is pretty good. I haven't tried the others. Good luck with everything.

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Isopure seems to be an acquired taste. When I had my surgery I had the Protein Shake Unjury. I tried all of the flavors and the chocolate Splendor was the best. It has 20 grams of Protein per serving. I however wanted to get as much protein as possible so I actually double my scoop per serving on Meal Replacements. you can get it on unjury.com. Good luck on Monday :)

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Did your doctor say the Protein had to be clear? I was only allowed clear broth but the Protein Shakes did not have to be clear and could even be made with fat free milk. NO fruit. I would get a confirmation. Premier ready to drink chocolate Protein Shake tastes very good and is very thin (160 cal. 30 g protein). Good price at costco.< /p>

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For my 2 week liquid diet before surgery I used the Bariatric Advantage chocolate flavored drink which I thought was very good. I mixed it with Water or skim milk. The milk gave it a little more flavor and made it slightly thicker.

For my first week post-op, I am using Isopure. The flavor is Strawberries and Cream. Mixed with Water it doesn't taste bad at all and it is filling which is good.

For my post-op second week, I just plan on using whatever I have leftover from the two mixes above. No sense in going out and buying something new since I like both of them.

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I've tried a few different ones. unjury, Boost high protien, Glycerna (for diabetes), Atkins. I agree with honk. The best one I've had so far is Premier Nutrition Protien drink. http://www.premiernutrition.com/

I like the fact that it contains 30g of protien per 11oz container. You can find them at costco for around $24 for 18 drinks. The only problem is the limited flavors. costco only has chocolate. Their website has vanilla and strawberry, but I haven't tried them.

I also keep some Unflavored Unjury powder around to add to recipes like Soup, Chili, etc...

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I like Isopure, but i mainly use EAS from Walmart, i get the vanilla. 20 grams and when you add milk to it, get about 28 grams. i drink one every morning as i am not hungry at all in the mornings.

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I like Isopure and they have the clear drink or the smoothies. The smoothies taste the best, but I added crystal light into the ice tea drink

and it helped a lot.

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I made my own. whey powder...I have chocolate and vanilla. Turani sugar free flavored syrups. I use ice cubes, skim milk a scoop of whey. Then add to. For chocolate I add a few slices of frozen banana and about a teaspoon and half of peanut butter....oh so good. With Vanilla.....one scoop whey, 2 frozen strawberries, 1 tablespoon Jello sugar free cheesecake pudding mix and the about ice, milk and whey. OH SO GOOD! :D:D:D:D

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I absolute hate Isopure. It was a total waste of money for me because I poured it out. I have been drinking the Muscle Milk Protein Water for my "clear liquid" days. My favorite flavor is grape. I found it at the local Vitamin Shoppe.< /p>

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I like Unjury that you mix yourself. I really never liked any of the pre-made shakes like EAS, Atkins, etc..I buy Syntrax Nectar powders. I like the chocolate Truffle, Roadside Lemonade, and Fuzzy Navel. I add some Crystal Light to the Lemonade and Fuzzy Navel to intensify the flavor.

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