Hi All! Just starting phase 2 and looking for recommendations for protein drinks/powder. Would like flavors but also a plain. My doc gave me a list but so many to pick from! Any help would be great. Thanks!

I used Muscle Milk Light. There are several flavors. For me I found vanilla Creme to be the best. It is important to blend the powder and Water together using an electric blender such as the Ninja blender with a single serve glass. Trying to mix these by hand did not give the proper consistancy. Also I would blend in a banana into my Protein drinks to give it a more acceptable flavor.

The important thing is to try several Protein Drinks until you find one that is acceptable to you. In my opinion they all taste terrible. The trick is to find one that you can tolerate which fits your particular taste buds.

I have found 3 that I actually kind of love. The lean body shakes are all good (gnc and vitamin shoppe), if you like coconut, there is a cocoprotein shake I get at vitamin shoppe (individual only) - both piña colada and chocolate are very good and also I love all the Jay Robb egg white protein powders. I drink all as is and don't add anything. Good luck!

Thanks. Im not minding the taste of my first one but it, not to be gross, leaves a very bad aftertaste and bad breath, so I'm told! Lol

I used Premier Protein shakes. I got them at Costco. I'd add berries to them for variety, but I did get sick of them. My sister loves Light Muscle Milk too. And you are right, they leave a horrible after taste and bad breath! I usually use a Listerine Strip afterwards.

I am a huge fan of unjury, it has a light taste, not overly sugary, and is on the thinner side texture wise. I also enjoy premier Protein, as the pre-packaged aspect makes it an easy go to when your in a crunch for time. nectar is also good, when your tired of chocolate and vanilla, they have a few alternative flavors that help to save your sanity when you get tired of the same ol, same ol.

Edited November 28, 201411 yr by coastalchick

I am super fussy when it comes to protein shakes. I have recently discovered Lemon Ice Tea by Syntrax Nectar. I make it and then mix it with Crystal Light Ice Tea.

I'll check that out!

Has anyone used Nu Whey liquid protein shots? I just had these recommended to me but wondering if anyone has experience with it before I sink anymore money into protein drinks. I'm 4 weeks post RNY and still struggle to get all 60 grams daily protein and my blended foods 3-4 times daily.

I use the premier protein in the chocolate flavor and it reminds me of chocolate milk!

I use unjury they have several flavors and unflavored to pick from i've tried several and these are smoother no grit afterwards. Goodluck!

I have found a company that your insurance will pay for the shakes it's called insure nutrition look them up on line you apply and they contact your surgeon once the surgeon says that you need them your insurance will pay for them. I believe the company they use I'd premier protein.

I started with Premiere and got tired of them. I am now using Proti-Diet and love them.

The only one I can tolerate is Premier Protein Chocolate.

Unjury chicken broth is my lunch and dinner right now. You add it to 8oz of water and it's 25g of protein.

I found Unjury brand the best. All flavors are smooth and not gritty.