So the other day I went to GNC and grabbed a few things.

I got hungry so instrad of gravbing something much worse in fat and carbs, Tonight I'm having a RTD canned shake called "Pure Protein Shake" in Frosty chocolate, it has 35g of protein, 4g carbs, 1g sugar, 170 calories, 1 g of fat.

It's not horrible, it is actually chocolatey, and it's not gritty, fairly smooth and reminds me of slim fast.

Just thought I'd share!

Johnathan

Thanks Jonathan, I'll have to check it out. I just ordered some protein from tryabouttime .com, excited about it! I'll let u know how it is

i didnt like that one. its hard to find one right now im drinking primier

i didnt like that one. its hard to find one right now im drinking primier

While I won't say it's the best, I have definitely tasted MUCH WORSE LOL

I've got a couple others I have powders of to try. I'm gonna order a few samples of the unjury to try.

I like the Muscle Milk light. It comes in diff flavors so that helps a little.

I have not had surgery yet but I too was planning on trying out some protein drinks prior to surgery. My doctor recommended that I don't buy too much of any now because my taste buds will change after surgery. Has anyone else been told that?

I have not had surgery yet but I too was planning on trying out some Protein drinks prior to surgery. My doctor recommended that I don't buy too much of any now because my taste buds will change after surgery. Has anyone else been told that?

I find that so strange that taste buds will change after a surgery. I mean taste is in your mouth, your tongue, not your stomach.

I just ordered some sample packs from unjury to try out. The thing is though that after surgery we have to have stuff so what do ya do?

I think If I order anything or but from anyone I'll make sure I can return it if I don't like it.

My favorite I tried is called "Oh Yeah" and I got it from Vitamin Shoppe.

It's so true that your tolerance changes after surgery. It's not so much taste, it's what you can tolerate! I'm 2 1/2 months post op, I can't handle any type of powder Protein. I have tubs of it, but poor sleeve knows when I try to drink it!!

I find the RTD shakes nice and very manageable.

I actually love my EAS rich dark chocolate shakes!! Just ordered 10 cases of 4 packs from Walmart.com, they shipped it to my house for free!

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Also, a couple hours ago I ordered both Chocolate, Vanilla, and Chicken Broth Unjury sample packets. They also had Strawberry sorbet but, it was sold out. i bet it is good or it wouldn't be sold out!

I'm about to order some samples myself from Unjury and Syntrax Nectar. I should try some unflavored ones too and add them to soups to see if it changes it too much.

Right now I'm trying some Atkins shake in the morning instead of breakfast. It doesn't have enough calories or protein to replace all my meals for the liquid diet but I'm trying it to get used to protein shakes.

I just ordered some nectar samples the other day, I should be getting them within the next day or two, I'll let you guys know what I think about them.

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Pure Protein shakes can also be purchased at Trader Joes. I was not a fan since they were still too thick for me. Same with MuscleMilk and Premier Protein drinks from costco.

Yes, your tastebuds change after surgery for many of us. HUGE change in what I used to consider good - now is yuck. Like hamburgers. During losing stage I could not stand thick drinks so I went to GNC and used clear protien from Isopure. Not great tasting but tolerable at 40gm for a bottle. So I used 1 a day during from month 2-4 to make sure my protien count was always above 60gm. Another one I liked was cappucino protein packets at 15 grams a pack. I added milk/lactose free to up protien count. Really helped when food consumption was just a few bites.

Don't buy a lot now. Trust me. I still have cases of protien powder/drinks I never could gag down. Hundreds of dollars wasted. Like the sites that will send you samples (small fee) Also don't be afraid to try something different.

I finished my order of sample packs of Syntrax nectar. I got some of the Cappuccino latte bc I'm a frappe freak and would LOVE to find something to replace these horribly fattening Frappes, I also got some strawberry Kiwi, fuzzy navel, vanilla bean torte and I think that was it.

Maybe between these and the unjury ones I ordered I can find a few I like and can order another sample pack after surgery to make sure I still like them.

I love ViSalus. Mixes with anything! Ck it out @ http://mistywalling.bodybyvi.com

I have not had surgery yet but I too was planning on trying out some Protein drinks prior to surgery. My doctor recommended that I don't buy too much of any now because my taste buds will change after surgery. Has anyone else been told that?

There is something to that statement. I'm 4 weeks out today and much more sensitive to sweet things. I had something fairly sweet to drink in the liquid postop portion of my diet that I used to love once in awhile preop and I could only stand a couple of drinks of. It was too sickenly sweet. My Protein shake also doesnt taste the same to me. I still cannot get one full one down. Maybe its more my brain influencing these tastes but it sure feels like my taste buds and tummy saying no. It is really hard to explain unless you've been there. Preop, I too was skeptical of that "your taste buds may change" statement. Postop, I'm here to tell you there is something to it. I support your doctor. Don't buy too much of anything. It may be wasted postop.

Good luck to you!