I am really nervousness because I haven't found a protein shake yet. My surgery is August 11th and I need to figure it out. My main problem is I don't like milk, soy milk or almond milk. Mixing with water sounds terrible. Is there an option that is like lemonade or grape juice. This is really stressing me out which is harming my frame if mind.

you have plenty of time. you cant use anything with sugar, but have you tried the clear protein drinks? like isopure?

Edited July 1, 201412 yr by moonlitestarbrite

I use the premier Protein ready made shakes. I believe they are lactose free.

Syntrax Nectar makes fruit juice like flavors including a lemonade one (and iced tea and many others).

Thanks. I went to buy the Nectar one today but got talked out of it by the salesperson. She said a lot of people don't like it. I will go back and buy the sample. I also will look for the isopure.

I drink the different nectars. I don't think they are too bad.

The nectars aren't my favorites but there aren't many juice like options.

That said I NEVER drank milk pre op. It got me all phlegmy and I didn't like it. Now I am fine with the milk based Protein shakes. I use Syntrax matrix and mix with either NF milk or just Water. Never would have expected to like them pre op. And, well honestly like is a bit strong but I tolerate them just fine.

I don't know if anyone truly LIKES them, they are a means to an end and you find one you can live with, LOL

Muscle milk. The premade ready to drink. I personally like chocolate and vanilla. They are crazy good.

Its bout 3.50 for 4 pack at GNC. X 10 = $35 for 40 count. Bout the same as a 30 supply of any powder Protein for $50.

Doesn't muscle milk have a lot of sugar in it? I recall looking at it a couple of years for my mother who needed a supplement to her diet but was also diabetic. I can't remember for sure, but I believe I didn't buy. It due to sugar content...

After surgery, I developed a strong dislike for the taste of artificial sweetener. So I started adding a little bit of real juice to my Syntrax nectar to mask the artificial taste and they are a lot better. I also add at least 50% more water than it says to because everything tastes too sweet to me postop, too. The Isopures were the only thing that ever made me gag postop. I've used both skim milk and water to dilute other RTD shakes like Premier, because again, too sweet and thick for me too drink straight. Have you tried any of the powders mixed with milk or water? You can't really taste the milk anyways.

I haven't "tried" any yet. I am nervous. I do like slim fast made from the powder chocolate but not the ready made. I think I just have to be brave and try some. Wish me luck.

I've tried dozens in order to find the ones I really like and now drink regularly. It's hard because a lot of them only come in big tubs. But Jay Robb, Unjury, Nashua nutrition, bodybuilding.com, mybariatricpantry.com, and probably a lot of other online stores offer sample packets and starter kits so you can try their products before diving in with a big purchase. A lot of RTD come in 4 packs in most grocery stores. Just be careful to read the labels because a lot of them have more sugar than protein. Good luck!

Thanks. I went to Vitamin Shoppe today. They actually will give you a credit if you don't like the shake. Someone was actually bringing one back today and they got a credit for another one.

Pre surgery I ONLY could stomach powders I could add milk to. The fruit ones with water were awful. Immediately after surgery the milk ones made me so nauseous. I only use the ones with water. I tried quite a few and Syntrax Nectar are my favs (pre and post surgery). I will use one scoop in my blender bottle with about half water and shake it to get the protein mixed. Then I fill the rest of the way with a crystal lite-like flavored water. It helps to mask the taste of the protein for me. And, the more you drink it the easier it gets. Hope this helps!

Original (chocolate) muscle milk:

Cal 180

Fat 7g

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 300mg

potassium 800mg

Carbs 9g

Sugar 3g

Protein 20g.

Also I know their are various kinds and flavor that stats also do change in.

The one im using is a sugar free one. (Chocolate)

Cal 100

Total fat 2.5

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 300mg

Potassium 510mg

Carbs 5g

Sugar 0

Protein 15g.

You can also try the pro series

About:

Cal 220

Fat 7g

Carbs 9g

Sugar 2g

Protein 40g

Hey sorry forgot to mention most of these muscle milk are not made with milk products. I recommend goin to a local grocery grabbing one (ready to drink serving size bottle) out of the fridge n giving it a try before u decide to buy. I have a whey protein just sitting here that I found terrible.