I've just started my journey and as I have been reading your post I read a lot about protein shakes. Me being the OCD researcher that I am I'm curious to know if you guys are buying pre made shakes, or if your buying the powder and making your own shakes. In your opinion which is better? Also how to the pre made shakes compare in price to the others? Thanks for your input in advance!

I tend to like the shakes I make myself better than the premade ones. I do have Isopure or Premiere Protein drinks occasionally but that's really for convenience, not because I like them better or think they are healthier. It's hard to find premade ones that have a lot of protein while also being low calorie and low carb.

I tend to like the shakes I make myself better than the premade ones. I do have Isopure or Premiere Protein drinks occasionally but that's really for convenience' date=' not because I like them better or think they are healthier. It's hard to find premade ones that have a lot of protein while also being low calorie and low carb.[/quote']

I've been looking at some of the mixes online and they seem expensive. What kind do you use and do you order online or buy in a store. I live on a fixed income so I worry that that post op diet is going to be hard for me to keep up with.

I've been looking at some of the mixes online and they seem expensive. What kind do you use and do you order online or buy in a store. I live on a fixed income so I worry that that post op diet is going to be hard for me to keep up with.

Highly recommended. MANY people have ordered this

http://bjsbariatrics...SamplePack.html

Personally, I like powders over RTD any day.

I finally found a premade shake that I like over protein mix called Oh Yeah! protein. It tastes great without that whey taste, but it's pretty steep price tag. about $35-40 for 12 14oz bottles. 220 cals, 7carbs, and 32grams of protein

Highly recommended. MANY people have ordered this

http://bjsbariatrics...SamplePack.html

Personally' date=' I like powders over RTD any day.[/quote']

Thanks! Ill check these out!

Highly recommended. MANY people have ordered this

http://bjsbariatrics...SamplePack.html

Personally' date=' I like powders over RTD any day.[/quote']

Do these have the required amount of Protein for serving. I looked on the site but didn't see it.

Do these have the required amount of Protein for serving. I looked on the site but didn't see it.

I believe they all have 23g per serving. I'm almost 11 weeks out and I still drink Protein shakes several times per day (along with food). They're the most efficient protein source considering calories vs protein.

I believe they all have 23g per serving. I'm almost 11 weeks out and I still drink Protein shakes several times per day (along with food). They're the most efficient protein source considering calories vs protein.

Thank you so much! I will defiantly look into these!

I loved the Syntrax Nectar's prior to surgery but not so much after surgery. I tried a few different pre-mixed but didn't care for any of them. Then ordered the Unjury sample pack http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/review/product/list/id/184/?limit=20 which I really liked. Everyone has different tastes.

I loved the Syntrax Nectar's prior to surgery but not so much after surgery. I tried a few different pre-mixed but didn't care for any of them. Then ordered the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury sample pack http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/review/product/list/id/184/?limit=20 which I really liked. Everyone has different tastes.

Thank you! I appreciate all the different ideas so I can experiment.

I like the premade drinks by EAS. They are at Walmart and cost about $1.25 a piece. Theyre choc, vanilla( my faves) and strawberry. They're soy based low carb with 100 calories abs 17 gm of protein. EAS also makes pretty good bars.

I like the premade drinks by EAS. They are at Walmart and cost about 1.25 a piece. Theyre choc' date=' vanilla( my faves) and strawberry. They're soy based low carb with 100 calories abs 17 gm of Protein. EAS also makes pretty good bars.[/quote']

That's not bad at all. Ill have to check on those also. Thanks!

The Unjury powders work out to about $1.35 per serving. Syntrax Nectar you can usually get for under $1 per serving, depending on where you buy from. Keep in mind that you will be eating a lot less than you usually do, so will save money in your food budget there. Also, you won't be drinking tons of protein shakes forever. I'm six weeks out of surgery and usually have 1.5 protein shakes per day and easily meet my protein target of 75g/day.

I really recommend getting samples before you buy a bag/can of powder and DON'T try the samples until after surgery. Your tastes really will change.

If you look on the nutrition/food forum, then in the protein sub-forum, there is a thread of where to get protein samples. Lots of places have them. Unjury will send you a great sample pack including a food thermometer, which you will need if you are going to make hot protein drinks.

The unjury powders work out to about 1.35 per serving. Syntrax nectar you can usually get for under 1 per serving' date=' depending on where you buy from. Keep in mind that you will be eating a lot less than you usually do, so will save money in your food budget there. Also, you won't be drinking tons of Protein shakes forever. I'm six weeks out of surgery and usually have 1.5 protein shakes per day and easily meet my protein target of 75g/day.

I really recommend getting samples before you buy a bag/can of powder and DON'T try the samples until after surgery. Your tastes really will change.

If you look on the nutrition/food forum, then in the protein sub-forum, there is a thread of where to get protein samples. Lots of places have them. Unjury will send you a great sample pack including a food thermometer, which you will need if you are going to make hot protein drinks.[/quote']

Thanks! I keep catching myself worrying about the cost of things but I do forget to think about the fact that I won't be eating as much. It's almost like I can't believe it bc it sounds to good to be true. Especially when I read the full liquid post and people talk about how hungry they are. I know everyone is different.

I use both. RTD I use premier or muscle milk. Premier is $25 for 18 at Costco. I also drink the Isopure zero carb juice type daily. Love grape and peach mango. They get expensive but I look at it like this. Instead it a meal deal I have a protien drink.