I am on day 2 of Protein drinks and I am supposed to drink 3-4 drinks a day & can have one lean meal (3 oz lean protein + 1 cup of vegetables). I have tried 2 flavors of the ready to drink Atkins Advantage (chocolate and the Mocha) and do not care for them. They leave an after taste and seem thick and milky (I never have been a milk person anyway). I was wondering if anyone has some suggestions for me. I know everyone says it is a personal preference...but these drinks get sort of pricey when you drink one and want to throw out the others.

Here are the ones that I can to choose from:

Ready to Drink:

Atkins Advantage

EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control

Muscle Milk Light

Premiere Protein

Pure Protein/Pure Protein Plus

Isopure

In the Powder:

Bariatric Advantage HPMR

Muscle Milk Light

nectar

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From the RTD the most popular on this forum are probably the premiere Protein and the isopure. The isopure you can purchase just one bottle from GNC and that way you can try different flavors to see if you prefer one.

If you are preop make sure you don't buy too much. Every Protein Drink I liked preop I couldn't stand post op.

Edited December 2, 201411 yr by sunflowerchild

I will be 5 months out in 1 week and have tried them all. For me the GNC total lean premixed ready to drink was the best. It comes in 4/5 flavors and when you compare the size, 14oz bottles, its very economical compared to many of the others. it's only 170 calories and has 25 grams of Protein. I buy it by the case12 bottles] per and get an additional 50% off the 3rd case if I buy 2. Just join there GNC card program at no cost and you also get coupons for special pricing at GNC. To me the best protein drink out there.

It is a personal preference. For me I liked Muscle Milk Light - vanilla Creme, but I blended a banana into it in the blender.

I'm on day two also! But I am on a 2 week blended diet, alternating 800/1200 calories every other day. I use protein added to milk, some yogurt, fat free sugar free pudding, banana and other frozen fruit no sugar added. I am also not a milk drinker...but the nestle non sugar chocolate powder actually is growing on me! Probably cuz I am starving... But does make me feel full! Good luck!

I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL AND Premiere Protein chocolate by far the best!!!

Syntrax nectar is far superior to these. GENEPRO unflavored, as well. However, Not sure if you can buy these locally. I had to purchase online.