Ok, I'm sure there are about 100+ topics out there on this. I'm on day 1 of Clear liquids before my surgery on 2/22. I have never had Protein shakes before and the one I had today made me gag every sip. I need to hear your recommendations on some great recipes or brands. Again, I'm on the pre op clear liquid diet, so no fruit combinations. Any help would be much appreciated

Thanks All

Glucerna hunger smart shake homemade vanilla--a it is actually good

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Ok, I am going to give it to you straight:

Yes, most of the bariatric Protein drinks are TERRIBLE! But I assure you I have found the one that tastes great! If you have a Sam's Club and/or costco in your town, head over there. They have Premier Protein shakes in chocolate and vanilla. They are truly amazing! They taste great!

12 premixed shakes for $18.88 at Sam's Club

I promise you and many others on this forum will tell you the same - they do not disappoint.

http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Protein-High-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00796NFHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360964613&sr=8-1&keywords=premier+protein+shake

Good Luck and let me know what you think!

Ok' date=' I am going to give it to you straight:

Yes, most of the bariatric Protein drinks are TERRIBLE! But I assure you I have found the one that tastes great! If you have a Sam's Club and/or costco in your town, head over there. They have Premier Protein shakes in chocolate and vanilla. They are truly amazing! They taste great!

12 premixed shakes for 18.88 at Sam's Club

I promise you and many others on this forum will tell you the same - they do not disappoint.

http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Protein-High-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00796NFHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360964613&sr=8-1&keywords=premier+protein+shake

Good Luck and let me know what you think!

Agreed! And most economical. They also go on sale now and then.

I really liked the Atkins shakes, but they don't have enough protein in them. I've also done Ensure and Pure Protein. Both are good, or at least as good as it's going to get. LOL

I like the pure protein shakes. 23 grams of protein and only 6 carbs.

I drink and really like the EAS high protein and carb control shakes. Strawberry and choc Carmel are my fav. You can get them at Walmart and most drug stores or grocery stores. Make sure you don't do the muscle building becaus wit has too many carbs.

These are pre made in small drink boxes. During the week I don't have a convenient place to make shakes so I go the easy route

I like the pure Protein shakes. 23 grams of protein and only 6 carbs.

Yeah... They are good too and available at the grocery and walmart. Plus, i like the bottle and screw off cap... Easy to drink.

Check the massive shake thread for recipes once you find a brand of shake that doesn't make you gag. I think I went through a dozen different kinds before I settled on one.

I make my own using some recipes from Eggface's blog. I couldn't stand any of the premade shakes and believe me when I say I tried them all. Premiere, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, Atkins, Isopure, etc. Yuck.

There is a recipe for banana nut bread Protein shake, its amazing. I highly recommend it!

Omg banana nut shake I can't wait!

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These sound fabulous!! Am I allowed to have these shakes on the post op liquid diet....even with all the fruit blended in? Sorry, it may be a dumb question....I just really want to follow the rules to a T. My dr. Office was closed and now I can't find out before Monday. Also, can I drink Zero Vitamin Water? It's not on the list....but it's see through and sugar free

I'm on my preop diet too. Surgery is 2/26. I hate them ALL except the premier protein from Costco. These are pretty good compared to the other ones. Only kind that hasn't made me gag yet. I'm heading there tomorrow to get some cases!!

You can have vit water. I have tried so many protien powder. I like twin labs the best. Muscle milk is ok but I love the twin labs. Taste like chocolate milk. You can order indivual packets form vita coast

I like the premier brand also. But my absolute favorite is Total Lean from GNC. I actually love and enjoy them. I prefer vanilla and strawberry over chocolate which is strange because I prefer chocolate ice cream. I'm weird.

I live off of two things: pure Protein frosty chocolate from GNC (35 G protein and like 4 carbs) and NOW whey protein isolate unflavored. I just discovered the NOW and you can even put it in crystal light and not taste it! Also at 25g high quality protein it's awesome.

Ones I tried and didn't like: gnc lean protein (although others swear by it), isopure, muscle milk.

unjury Protein Powder is good too but not as good as NOW in my opinion. Just have to try a bunch and see for yourself!

Good luck!