I am pre-banded. I start my day with powdered Slim-fast mixed with soy milk because it is easy and I like the consistency and taste. However, it has a lot of sugar--in fact that's the first ingredient. I know that after post surgery, I will need to drink a lot of shakes. I am very picky about the taste and texture. I wanted to start trying some now, so that I would already know which ones I like and have them ready for after surgery.

Soes anyone have suggestions as to shakes that you like? I don't really like the flovor of the canned ones, but if I must . . .

Slim Fast CARB CONTROL or EAS CARB CONTROL. Low on caloriew, carbs, sugar. High on protein. Decent taste....

Dymatize Elite Whey Protein shakes you can get them either online or at costco they come in MANY MANY flavors & are so yummy so far I have the chocolate, cafe mocha, & butter cream toffee. My next splurge will be to try the pina coloda!

Here's the nutritional facts:

Serving Size1Scoop(~29.4g)Servings Per Container77Amount Per ServingCalories 112112Calories from Fat13%DV*Total Fat1.5g2%Saturated Fat0.5g1%Cholesterol5mg0%Sodium55mg2%Total Carbohydrate2.5g1%Dietary Fiber1g1%Sugars1gProtein23gProprietary Enzyme Blend40mgZytrix®†Protease†Lactase†Lipase†Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Calcium20%Iron2%* Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.† Daily Value not establishedIngredientsIon-Exchange Whey Protein Isolates, Cross Flow Ultra Filtration Whey Protein Concentrate(Providing Di-Peptides, Tri-Peptides, Oligo-Peptides, And Poly-Peptides), Whey Peptides, Cocoa, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Acesulfame PotassiumContains Milk And Soy.

I am pre-banded. I start my day with powdered Slim-fast mixed with soy milk because it is easy and I like the consistency and taste. However, it has a lot of sugar--in fact that's the first ingredient. I know that after post surgery, I will need to drink a lot of shakes. I am very picky about the taste and texture. I wanted to start trying some now, so that I would already know which ones I like and have them ready for after surgery.

Soes anyone have suggestions as to shakes that you like? I don't really like the flovor of the canned ones, but if I must . . .

I called my Doctor's office today and they advised me that if I didn't want to drink the Slim Fast High Protein (to expensive) then I should get the Atkins shakes which I found at Sam's Club, so I have enough SF to last me until I get off of work tomorrow so I will stop by there then and pick up a couple of cases. I want a good one too (which the SF is but the cost is to much) because I will have to drink them for Breakfast after the surgery since I'm not a breakfast person. I don't know how much protein is in each but if anybody can tell me please post it on line. I hope this helps.

I have found that the best shake that is highest in protein and very inexpensive to make is EAS Protein shake Has 26 grams per scoop of protein and less then 3 carbs Is available from BJ'S wholesale at cost $25.00 for about 75 shakes I like it made with water but my wife likes it made with skim Milk. If you do the math it works out to about 33 cents per shake and that is really cheap and the product is tasty. I would highly recommend it . The product is also Available at most Vitamin stores like GNC and Vitamin World but I have found the price to be much higher there.

Hey... I REALLY love Arbonne protein shakes. It comes in powder and you mix it with water or milk (milk adds 100 cals but also 8 grams of protein.) It comes in Chocolate, Vanilla, and Chai Latte and there is also an orange fiber supplement that is great!!. I mix the chocolate, chai latte, and a little of the orange in a blender with milk and some ice. These are great. With that mixture you would have about 28-30 grams of protein. Now with Arbonne you can only buy the products through consultants but you can get the stuff on e-bay. :: Arbonne International ::

If you want to order together, we can use my mom's id number and get a huge discount. I am telling you this because they taste great and are really healthy not because I am looking for my mom to make any money. It uses pea protein if you would like to look it up.

I am 5 days post op and down 9 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love my band

I add a tablespoon or so of sugar-free jello pudding to my shakes and that thickens them. It comes in lots of flavors and I like pistachio in my vanilla protein powder, it thickens and flavors.

I also like Any Whey. I mix it with Hood Calorie Countdown chocolate milk. Yummy! If I don't want anything sweet, I actually mix it with strong, hot beef broth. It mixes in completely with no change in flavor or texture, although with the broth it's a little odd because you get a bit of a vanilla scent (but no vanilla taste). As for the broth, I use a can of double strength and mix it with a can of regular beef broth or stock rather than using water. It tastes much better that way.

I think if you look at the panel on the Hood choc milk it contains quite a few carbs & calories even though it is lower in carbs then regular choc. milk

I've been using the Isagenix shakes - they have alot of protein and nutrients in them and Isagenix also has an unflavored whey protein powder that adds 20 extra grams of protein per scoop

I love EAS Edge Carb Control. I but the pre-made ones. I think they must be cold to really enjoy them. If you go to Wal-Mart EAS is very cheap and reasonable compared to others out their. I think the chocolate fudge is the best, but the vanilla is okay too. Hope this helps.

I bought the EAS premium protein 6# bag at Costco for around $25.00. It has 140 calories, 3 carbs, 27 grams of protein. The bag has 75 servings. I bought the vanilla flavor and mixed it with crystal lite.

Hi. I am 9 days post band and am very picky about the taste of the shakes. Banana creme muscle milk with a little edys no sugar added vanilla slow churned is good. The ice cream cut that "proteiny" taste. Also, The sugar free carnation instant breakfast is great and I fortify it with 2 tablespoons of nonfat dry milk. Hope it helps!

I cannot believe your Dr is allowijng you to eat any kind of Ice cream at all. As far as I am concerned those days are over until I reach my goal weight. Low sugar isnt low calorie or low fat

I think if you look at the panel on the Hood choc milk it contains quite a few carbs & calories even though it is lower in carbs then regular choc. milk

Oops, forget to mention that I don't use 100% Hood. I cut is about 30% with either H2O or when I can find it, Hood Fat-Free milk. The chocolate milk is fairly thick to begin with and with the Any Whey, it really does need to be thinned down. It also cuts the calories - it only has 5 g of carbs, so only drinking it once a day doesn't really worry me as I pay very close attention to my carbs throughout the day (I'm averaging 20-30 g per day).

I did it 3 times in the first 7 days post surgery. I could not get any of the high protein shakes down. Putting 2 tablespoons of no sugar added ice cream was a better idea that not getting any protein at all. It was not a long term solution. The nutritionist sais it was ok under the circumstances. I have lost about 14 lbs. in 10 days since surgery so I would say no damage done.