I tried the Oh Yeah cookies and cream, and vanilla. They're lactose free so I don't think that's an issue. I tried Atkins Advantage Milk Chocolate and it wasn't as rough on my stomach as the Oh Yeah, but still. I'm starting to get a little concerned. My surgery is April 24th and I'm afraid I'm not going to find one that works in time.

I gotta admit in this pre-op diet phase, I've pretty much found every shake I've tried to be gross. They don't upset my stomach but I don't find them appealing at all. The best one I've tried so far is the Atkins Dark Chocolate Royale. It has a pretty good taste if you like dark chocolate which helps mask the gross protein shake after taste. I hope I still like them post surgery or I'm gonna be in trouble trying to find another one I like.

I am almost four months out and since day one, I have been able to stomach the Premier Protein shake from Costco, which is ready to drink and 30 grams of protein. I still count on those. I cannot drink the vanilla, just the chocolate.

I'm 7 months post-op and the only shake I really like is the Premier protein shake. It's RTD, so no mixing involved. I've also discovered that the protein powders make a great "creamer" alternative in my decaf coffee. The coffee flavor masks the protein aftertaste and the powder does the same thing any flavored creamer would do for my coffee. Win Win, IMO, because it lets me use up the protein powder, plus get a little extra protein boost!

I'm 7 months post-op and the only shake I really like is the Premier Protein shake. It's RTD' date=' so no mixing involved. I've also discovered that the protein powders make a great "creamer" alternative in my decaf coffee. The coffee flavor masks the protein aftertaste and the powder does the same thing any flavored creamer would do for my coffee. Win Win, IMO, because it lets me use up the protein powder, plus get a little extra protein boost! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Do you get a whole scoop of protein in your coffee? If so, how big is that cup?

I have a pretty good sized cup that I use for coffee. It's at least 16 oz and one scoop of protein powder (plus two splenda packets) is perfect for it!

I tried many and found UNJURY to be really good, the chocolate classic is just like chocolate milk no gritty after taste.

I like the EAS (Advantage - carb control). I prefer the chocolate (which I buy by the case at Sams Club), but it also comes in 3 other flavors. Many people here like the strawberry (my husband likes those too, while I do not). I also get products sold by home health care in my town, called Health Wise. And they are packets like amaretto hot chocolate (15 grams of protein) and they are quite good. Maybe you could look those up on-line. Good luck. Something will work for you!

Iuse Gladiator by smoothie king. It is the ONLY one that I can tolerate and even that I can only use one scoop at a time. (23Grams) I also have to have it made with ice in a blender. That makes all the difference in the world. the minute it gets warm..... it tastes disgusting

I was stuck on a clear liquid diet for so long that I finally had to find something I could stomach but was clear. I prefer the RTDs and found that I love the Cytomax Pure Performance Protein drinks. I like two flavors - tropical (it's green and tastes like pineapple and coconut) and then tangerine (which is orange and tastes as the name implies, smile). I buy them at Vitamin Shoppe, they are 3.79 a bottle of 41.99 a case. They have 40 g of protein in 20 oz and it's whey isolate protein powder with very little else "others" in the bottle.

I've also gone online and found the unjury protein powders and am added the non flavored to different things, trying it out. It's pretty decent!

Hope this helps you!

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the tips. I think I'm gonna try the costco ones next. I just hate to have to buy a big 'ol thing of them and take the chance of not liking them. There seem to be a lot of people that like them so I guess that's a good sign. How much are they? And how many?

Has anyone else had a problem with it upsetting their stomach? I know this is T.M.I.........but I mean not like making u feel sick but making u need to go to the bathroom?

The premier Protein shakes from costco rocks! No issues on the tummy here.

I bought some strawberry ones from online. After my leak, they are suppppppper sweet so if you want one, inbox me your address and I can send you one to try.

Otherwise the vanilla case from costco I think was about 25 usd. I think!

Thank you so much 4ALongerLife!

It means so much to me that you would be willing to do that. I have sent u a private message with my address.

Thank you again!

I responded... no worries. I'll get it in the mail by tomorrow at the latest! Best luck to you!

I have a pretty good sized cup that I use for coffee. It's at least 16 oz and one scoop of Protein powder (plus two splenda packets) is perfect for it!

I use a scoop/serving of Muscle Milk light Protein Powder in about 10 - 12 oz of coffee in my shaker cup, no sweetener at all. I also rely on those chocolate Premier Protein drinks.

I have found a protein powder that kind of tastes like a sports drink and has zero sugar and carbs with 23 grams of protein per scoop. I mix it with a bottle of water. It's called Nectar by syntrax. Right now they are offering a special on their website. They send you 13 sample packs of their 13 favors they offer for $13. I personally like the Caribbean cooler. Www.syntrax.com it also has no aspartame.