What do you recommend for a good protein to make a shake for mornings? TIA

I'm a big fan of Body Fortress 100% Whey Protein powder, which I purchase at either Wal-mart or Sam's Club.

this one is great! i just got a lapband and found out about this it is 23 grams of protein for 1 scoop i put 4 scoops in one large glass and then drink 4 ounces at a time so im getting 90 grams of protein a day, and it taste great and has no clumps they have like lots of flavors to choose from too.....the number to order it is 1866-337-7403 good luck...oh and it even taste good with water instead of milk...

i use Whey from Wal-mart. 20g protein

American Sports Nutrition whey protien. I have tried the double chocolate and banana and they are realllllllllly yummy. You can order it online just google american sports nutrition.

http://www.unjury.com/

This is strictly for surgery patients. It tastes GREAT also. Well atleast the chocolate one and the unflavored one is not so bad in Crystal Light. I am very picky when it comes to drinking. Usually the slightest thing will make me gag even before surgery my whole life actually. I can't do any kind of SHOTs.... but this protien drink is pricey but very good!

If I'm doing protein shakes, I do a combo of sugar free carnation instant breakfast with Unjury. I can get creative with it, adding peanut butter or fruits. I've gotta do variety or I get really tired of the same old thing all the time.

I use Body Fortress Whey protein from Walmart aslo. I mix it with Tropicana Light Orange Juice and it tastes like an Orange Julias.

I'll tell you what NOT to drink! Revival Soy...it's absolutely disgusting! My doctor recommends it for the pre-surgery diet. OMG...I almost lost it. It is chalky, lumpy, and just nasty in general. I have LOTS of it, too! UGH! I'm hoping my husband will help me drink it up! LOL...I'll convince him it's good for him!

I just wanted to let everybody know, and most of you know that I have been looking for sometime now, but I found a great Protein shake and energy bar. Lean body by Labrada.

Energy Bar-Carmel Cookie Twist. Carmel/Nougat/Cookie Crisps

Calories-330

Protein-30

Fat-9g

Shakes-Different kinds

Calories-200

Protein-30g

Both are awesome, and taste great.

www.labrada.com

1-800-832-9948

I'll tell you what NOT to drink! Revival Soy

No soy Protein is good for you. Stick with whey Proteins. If you can't handle the powders, then go for the prebottled whey isolate drinks. They come in fruit flavors. I'll see if I can find the thread that talks about these.

Here it is: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15716&highlight=whey+protein

Also, on the main page, if you enter whey protein in the search, you'll find a whole slew of threads on this topic.

I could never stomach any of them. I usually used Milk chocolate Carnation INstant Breakfast... made with warm milk (as I was always so tight in the morning.) I typically made it with one packet and 2 cups of milk... so:

2 cups of milk = 16 grams of Protein

Carnation Instant Breakfast = 5 g.

Total=21 g

Honestly, I never had an issue with getting my protein in as one of my favorite Snacks was cottage cheese and fruit... or those Breakstone Cottage Cheese/Fruit Jam thingies.

I personally love Revival Soy Best is the chocolate with milk and a tablespoon of peanut butter. It is not lumpy nor an aftertaste.

Tammy

I use the unflavored Unjury in a slim fast protein drink.

I made my Protein drink a little more palatable lastnight. In fact, it really was downright good. I had been adding Isopure mix to Water. Blech. Instead I used 1.5C "Carb Countdown" fat free milk, 1.2C water, 2 scoops Isopure (50 - 52gm Protein), 1tbl "Carb Options" Peanut Butter. Whiz it all together. The peanut butter does add some fat and minimal impact carbs, but it's better than not getting in my protein.

B/c of the added fat I've decided to make this recipe last 2 days, so each day I have half which is about 25g Protein. For the rest of my protein I will use the pre-mixed drinks that are lower in fat.

I can't wait to try the "Orange Julius" recipe, but I can't do citrus just yet. Maybe some strawberry puree instead.

i think there's a long-term RNYer or DSer who has a business selling Protein powders... Vital Lady? perhaps is her name. Anyways, she has sample packages where you can try a whole bunch of different brands.

www.vitalady.com