I don't care for Protein drinks, probably because of years of dieting using slim fast, medifast, etc...but I realize that some days, to get in all my protein, I have to use them.

So, in my 32 oz Water bottle I sometimes add 1 scoop of Syntrax nectar, "Fuzzy naval" 4 tsp of Benefiber, 3 tbls splenda, and 16 oz water, shake, then fill the rest up with ice. That takes me through the morning. It kinda reminds me of Tang. I couldn't stand Syntrax at first, but now I have my own little formula that makes it more tolerable.

And, when I use the GNC amplified wheybolic extreme 60, vanilla flavor, I will add a couple frozen strawberries, and 1/4 cup 2% milk, to 6 oz of water. You only need one scoop of the powder, not 3 like recommended. That is for those who want to build muscle.

I still buy the protein crunch bars from Medifast, cause I can't find any bars that are as low in calories/high in protein.

Medifast now has parmesan cheese puffs, honey mustard pretzles, that serve me well.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth.

Oh, and I forgot to add, I like to keep the premade shake, Muscle milk lite, in my desk drawer and even my car, just in case. If you find you forgot to take protein with you, and need something quick, most all mini-marts and grocery stores carry them in the cold section, along with sodas. They are ok, not great, but will do if you are in a pinch.

Edited September 5, 200916 yr by Steph_123

I have been telling people this for months but everyone seems to think these bullets are the way to go so I got sick of saying the same thing over and over again. They are not a good form of protein and I don't know any doctor who thinks they are.

Daisy, what do you think about Unjury? Have you ever tried it? I had such a horrible reflux experience after Isopure, and just received word from Dr Aceves/ office that they want me to try unjury.

What's your experience?

Daisy, what do you think about unjury? Have you ever tried it? I had such a horrible reflux experience after Isopure, and just received word from Dr Aceves/ office that they want me to try unjury.

What's your experience?

I'm not Daisy, but I couldn't tolerate any of the Unjury flavors. I tried the strawberry, chocolate, Unflavored, vanilla, and the chicken broth.

It wasn't necessarily the taste, it is the smell of the mixes that gets to me.

I applaud your efforts to get input from others but not sure it will help YOU find something YOU like. I have tried other protein drinks that folks have RAVED about and thought they were nasty and gross. On the other hand I really like Muscle Milk light which many folks find disgusting.

It is all about trial and error and finding what you think tastes good or at least tolerable.

The best protein drink is the one you will actually use. Most post-op folks will not be using protein drinks for the rest of their lives so it is not like you are making a life long commitment to any product.

I would encourage you, and any one else looking for the "best" protein drink to go to somewhere like GNC or Hi-Health or Vitamin Shoppe and get some of the individual packs/cans/bottles/envelopes of different ones and see what works for you.

As for the bullets, I agree they are not the best quality protein however if it is what someone can actually tolerate and ingest they might be a place to start. 100% of 42 gms of poorer quality protein is still better 0% of the best protein on the market.

Before I get piled on, I am not suggesting anyone make the bullets their sole source of protein for the rest of their lives. I am just suggesting that something is better than nothing.

Well said (IMO) Phoenix!

I have never tried unjury.

I like the PVL whey Gourmet Peanut Butter chocolate that I get from Netrition.com

I had no problem drinking protein drinks before my surgery but now if they even get close to my mouth I gag!!!! What to do????

I had no problem drinking Protein drinks before my surgery but now if they even get close to my mouth I gag!!!! What to do????

I feel the same way. OMG!