I am 9 months post op and doing well. I am about 4 pounds from my goal. One problem I am having is with the protein shakes. I love the chocolate Premier Protein ready to drink shakes. I have tried several different brands of the protein powder and it always tastes gross to me. I finally found a giant thing of Premier Protein power and was so excited (because I want to use the powder to make other protein items), plus it's alot cheaper than the ready to drink. Only problem is when I mox it myself, it tastes like every other nasty artificially sweetened protein shake. I expected it to taste the same as the RTD since it has the same ingredients...but it has this weird coconut artificial taste that I just cannot stand. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong? Do you mix yours with water or milk? Anyone else tried the Premier powder? Any ideas of recipes that might cover that after taste so I can use up this $30 container?

You might try using some sugar free torani syrups in it like caramel. Or maybe add some PB2 powder to it. I'm sorry it's not good. I've never seen premier Protein in a powder, but I drink at least one of the RTD every day, I love it.

Try to find Syntrax Protein powders. Vitamin Shoppe carries it in 2 lb. jars... 39.95. You can order it online -- cheapest I found was 31.95. Great flavors -- I use the vanilla Torte (and add flavors to that... yum), Fuzzy Navel, Roadside Lemonade, Lemon Tea. I'm getting ready to order the chocolate Truffle. These are really good -- will probably use these even when I'm off full liquids.

Thank you! I will try both of your ideas!

SYNTRX fuzzy navel saved me during the liquid phase. It's the only thing I can eat for the 1st few hours every AM. It tastes great. Trying other flavors now.

Depending on where you bought it, you may be able to return it for a refund or credit

I'ig fan of the taste of the Syntrax protein powders too. I am drinking the Caribbean Cooler now which I personally love. It tastes like a pina colada sort of. I happen to love the flavor of coconut so I enjoy it. I t I had the fuzzy navel. I am going to order some more. I wonder how they stack up against some of the other protein powders nutritionally.