Just wanted to hear everyones fav shakes. And any advice on PPI's. What worked for you and what didn't? I am very gassy and I have a lot of acid and I know I am going to need the BEST after surgery. I just want to be prepared; ) Sorry if that's too much info but hey I am just being honest.

I like Protonix because it comes in generic and it's very inexpensive. It's as good as nexium or anything else that is very expensive.

As for Protein drinks, everybody is different. I really like BSN Lean Dessert. I get the chocolate fudge pudding, the banana pudding, and the Chocolate Coconut candy. Sometimes I mix the banana and the chocolate together.

If I were you I would get some samples first. There is a thread in the food section where you can order samples from a lot of places. A lot of people like Chike. the orange cream is good. I still get samples just to have some variety.

I just tryed Chike banana with 1% milk and a spoon of PB. First I dipped my finger in the envelope to taste the powder and it tasted pretty good. No strangeness. Then I mixed with milk in a blender. tasted good... no grit or strange tastes. Then I added ice and the PB. I don't think you would need the PB but it is more protein and was ok. It was smooth and a little thick(not TOO thick) Creamy, and there was no separation at the top or bottom of the glass. I chose the banana sample because I thought I would like it the least... but I would drink it again. It was good and not too fake tasting. I have only tasted three kinds of protein powders so far, and this one was the best. You can get Chike samples for just the shipping here: http://www.chikenutrition.com/specials.html

The chike orange cream is pretty yummy

Thanks for the info! I just ordered the sample pack of the Chike

I use Prilosec, and have had great success with it. I take it in the morning, wait 1 hour before eating(as directed), and then go about my day. None of the protein shakes worked for me, they all made me puke, or the taste was horrific. The only one that didn't make me throw up was Optimum Whey extreme milk chocolate. It didn't have a texture, or a foul smell which was a problem with all the others. I would recommend getting samples, don't get any tubs of any of them because your tastes may change post-op.