I had my surgery on Oct. 15th & I was beginning to think I would just starve until I could finally eat real food. The Protein shake requirement was killing me because everything tasted terrible.

Today I went to the health food store & asked what they recommended: About Time Protein shakes. They were $3 each, so I thought I'd try a couple. The first one I tried was Birthday Cake flavor. It tasted just like the birthday cake milkshakes I got at the convenience shop.

I'm so glad I found this brand...now I can get in my protein without too much hassle.

They have other flavors, too, which I haven't tried yet, but I will. I also mixed it with milk (lactaid) instead of Water. I didn't add anything else.

And I don't work for them, either. I was just so excited to find something I liked that meets all the requirements. They have samples on their website:

http://tryabouttime.com/

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

I understand completely! I am starting to get all of my Protein from food! The shakes are now only for emergencies or fast breakfasts.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

How are you able to get ALL of your protein from food this early??? What are you eating?

How are you able to get ALL of your Protein from food this early??? What are you eating?

I'm using synthrax nectar...available everywhere online and locally at Vitamin shoppe. I ordered a sample pack from BJ's Bariatrics online. Got a package of 15 different flavors. Roadside lemonade is my favorite, but I also like twisted cherry, strawberry kiwi, and double stuffed cookie. Taste just fine and you get about 23 grams of protein when you mix with Water. I mixed the double stuffed cookie with 1% milk and got an extra 8 grams.

How are you able to get ALL of your Protein from food this early??? What are you eating?

I eat Beans, fish, eggs, cottage cheese, and high protein oatmeal...among other things. I put plain greek yogurt in everything...that helps, too.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

So I've been put back on straight liquid for 24 hours and faced with the fact that Protein drinks are gross, I threw myself on the mercy of the local GNC with a plea to sell me something that wouldn't make me want to puke. They let me sample the Total Lean shakes and I ended up getting two cases (chocolate and strawberry). No chalky aftertaste at all and they've got Vitamins and minerals so they work as Meal Replacement. They've got 6g fat, 6g carb (3 fiber), and 25g protein. The chocolate tastes kind of like a YooHoo and the strawberry tastes like Strawberry Quik.

Seriously yummy.