I'm trying different shakes to see what I like. The one I have right now is the body fortress chocolate peanut butter. I mixed one scoop with 8oz of skim milk. I didn't mind the taste so much, but I have felt sick since finishing it. It feels real heavy on my stomach. Is this normal?

I mix mine with water. They are filling and heavy and even more so after surgery. I couldn't tolerate milk at all post surgery. Sometimes if I'm low on calories I mix it with almond milk. That flavor sounds great. I add the PB2 to mine and love it.

I enjoy the casein whey protein shakes, they become like a malt and almost like a pudding substance. Yum!

Premier from Costco, here. Ready to drink and taste great.

I really want to try the Premier - have heard good things about it.

Peanut Butter is one of those things I have issues with now. I used to worship at the altar of Peanut Butter, but now it tastes nasty to me and gives me heartburn.

Protein drinks are a challenge for me. They weren't with my band but... that was then. Really any liquid thicker than water is a challenge. I can get about two sips in before I'm done for a good 15 - 30 minutes, gurgling the whole time. I vary brands, depending on the flavor that "sounds good" (sorry, I used to like them, now they're a drag). Currently I'm using:

• Premier RTD. What I really like about these is that they give 30gm protein in the same volume that most others give 17 - 20. Taste is OK. They leave my mouth feeling dry. I suually take a sip or two (they're very full), then put a pump of SF flavor in. Either coffee or salted caramel works well with this one.
  
• Syntrax Nectar in "Roadside Lemonade". 0 carbs, 24gm protein per scoop. I do a scoop and half + half a packet of SF lemonade drink mix. Alternates between tasting kinda gross, and pretty good. It's strange like that. This is the only powder that I can stand mixed with water. The others I mix with skim extra milk, or light soymilk.
  
• EAS carb advantEdge, vanilla & chocolate. These two are my go-to's when I want to doctor the flavor up and make one of my protein drink "treats".
  
• I bought one of those test tube looking protein things the other day. I know they're crap, but I'm curious. We'll see... haven't tried it yet.
  
• I've tried musclemilk. It's kinda crap protein, but more palettable than most RTDs I've tried.
  
• EAS carb advantEdge in strawberry. When served VERY cold, this is (IMO) the best tasting RTD. But like I said in the first bullet -- for the same volume, it gives 17gm vs. Premier's 30. Capacity is king right now, so Premier usually wins.
  

^ The EAS carb advantEdge RTDs are also the "lightest" protein drink, IMO. They're not much thicker than water, and don't "feel" much thicker. I can't say that for anything else except the Nectar.

I'm pre-op but have been getting samples of a bunch of different protein powders to try. I really like About Time. They taste pretty good, pretty reasonably priced and only have four ingredients. I'm kind of turned off by some of the options available to us because they have so many chemicals. Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you. Like others said, if the "creamy" ones turn you off, try the fruit flavored ones with water.

I really want to try the Premier - have heard good things about it.

Peanut Butter is one of those things I have issues with now. I used to worship at the altar of Peanut Butter, but now it tastes nasty to me and gives me heartburn.

OMG - I HOPE that happens to me. I LIVE for peanut butter - I will just eat it out of the jar. I've been known to consume a whole jar in a sitting Yeah - I would be happy if I lost my love of peanut butter!!!!! My nemisis - my love! LOL

Speaking of protein drinks - are the Medifast drinks okay? I have those stocked up in my fridge - and I do like them - anyone else using them?

Tibbie, you should try PB2. Its a powdered form of peanut butter that has 85% of the fat removed. You mix it with water to make pb or just add it to your shakes. The chocolate version is awesome!

Does anyone do Herbal LIfe? They have a protein powder that is fabulous.

Tibbie, you should try PB2. Its a powdered form of peanut butter that has 85% of the fat removed. You mix it with water to make pb or just add it to your shakes. The chocolate version is awesome!

Oh my! Where can I find this wonderfulness?

Oh my! Where can I find this wonderfulness?

Amazon sells it or you can order it directly from the company Bell Plantation's website. They also have a page where you can search for a store near you. I actually bought a jar from a local store that sells all kinds of cool stuff, including sugar free, fat free and gluten free products. Happy hunting!

I have purchased it from amazon -- if you are a prime member it is 2 day ship for free.

Thanks!!! I found a place less than five miles from me that sells the PB2 - I ran right down and bought some. Also picked up some protein shakes to try with some soy milk (a couple different types). Going to try some different combinations to see what I like!

Speaking of Protein drinks - are the Medifast drinks okay? I have those stocked up in my fridge - and I do like them - anyone else using them?

I also have so many shake mixes from Medicare left over. Has anyone used those for post-op? I have always liked them too. Good question.