Hi,

What is the best protien drinks/powders?

Thanks,

Rhonda

I have tried just about all of them and my two favorite are Medifast orange cream and Visalus sweet cream...both are yummy www.medifast.com and www.vitastic90.bodybyvi.com

Good luck!

The only ones I can stomach after surgery are the Pure Protein shakes. They have 35g of protein and come in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, etc.

It really is a matter of personal taste. If you have time before surgery, it might help to order samples of many different brands and flavors to taste test. I know you can get all 15 flavors of the Syntrax Nectars for like $16 including shipping. Also, at Nashua Nutrition http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html you can order samples of a bunch of different brands. I would really recommend doing that before purchasing any big tubs of powder. Also, GNC stores will take back anything you purchased at their store if you don't like it. Always good to know! Good luck!

Edited June 11, 201412 yr by JCsMamaBear

I like Muscle Milk and Atkins for taste.

Premier Protein has 30g which is nice.

Celebrate has Vitamins mixed in.

Just try them and see what works for you.

I like atkins mocha latte and strawberry banana. I ordered three unjury flavors and want to start mixing my own. Saw where I can mix my 1% milk with strawberry protein powder and a Tbsp of sugar free cheesecake pudding mix. How yum does that sound? Im going to be mixing protein drinks like a crazy chemist since I don't eat breakfast so will be drinking them for quite awhile!

My favorite is Syntrax nectar chocolate Truffle. Also, it is 100% whey Protein. Some of the others mentioned are not.

If you do a search of "protein powder" you will get THOUSANDS of results (and opinions) where people have asked the same question. I'm only saying that in case you don't get a lot of responses here.

After 3 weeks I no longer need them. Animal protein works the best for me.

Follow your doctors recommendations as far as when to introduce "animal protein" back in!

My favorite is Premier Protein. You can find it at most Sam's Clubs & Walmarts. It is a RTD that has a nice texture. Texture & taste was a big hurdle for me and the powders not working.

I would just suggest not spending a huge amount of money on one type of protein before trying.

I've tried tons of them. The only one I actually like is Syntrax nectar products U can get a sample pack (I think its 12-15 packets that u can choose the flavors (bjsbariatrics.com) and when u find one u like, u can get a 2lb tub on amazon. Vitamin Shoppe sells them too, at a higher price, of course. But if u need it today, it's the only place I've found them'

My fav: Cappucino. Yummy. I don't really like the ones u mix with Water (strawberry Kiwi, Roadside Lemonade, etc). I also use Syntrax unflav powder. 2 small scoops is 20gms in whatever u want.

I would try a variety of them before I chose one. When I was banded in 2009, I ordered about\ $200 worth of Protein drinks on GNC.com. Didn't like any of em (didn't know at the time that gnc will take back stuff u don't like)\. Especially the Isopure Fruit Drinks. My nurse told me they taste like Jolly Ranchers. They don't. I managed to get down about 1/4 of 1 bottle and the case cost me about $65.

Good luck!