I am 1 week post op today and I am trying so hard to get my protein in. I am having a hard time .. They taste terrible. Can anyone recommend a brand/flavor ? Also, what were (if any) provisions for premade protein drinks like premier protein, Special K , lite and fit ? Were they permitted ?

Premier protein in chocolate! My favorite to this day and really the only protein I drink! I don't see why pre-made would be an issue ? I only use the pre-made but if you think it will be a problem just ask

Thank you ????I have tried those before my surgery and they are good . This powder is NASTY !!

Every nutritionist will give you different guidelines. My nutritionist required shakes to have:

Minimum of 20 grams of Protein per serving

Less than 8 grams of carbs with less than 2 grams of sugar,and a minimum of 3 grams of fiber

Less than 3 grams of fat

Less than 200 calories per serving, best at 150

whey protein is preferable

I ended up settling on EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control (Rich Dark Chocolate). They only had 17g of protein, so I added a little extra unflavored whey isolate when I could.

Atkins chocolate tastes like chocolate milk to me.

Thank you all ????

My nutritionist has similar guidelines. Too lazy to look for my handbook, but I think the rules were 20 gms Protein, low carbs and sugar under 8 gms per serving. It also had to be isolates and not concentrates. My own issues were allergies to food dyes, artificial sugars and stevia. Sucrolose was okay for a bit but eventually started irritating me as well. I also can't eat processed foods, so they needed to have minimal ingredients.

I finally settled on Isopure unflavored whey isolate. I then make my own in the nutra bullet with FAGE 0% greek yogurt. I added fresh fruit, almond butter or cacao powder to flavor them.

Premade I like Orgain Organics.

@@tmlawson I've never tried the powder form only ready made

I will have to try making my own ????

If you haven't tried the powder there is NOOOO need to start lol

Betty Lou's Low Glycemic Protrin Shake! Gluten and sugar free, 20 g of protein, 180 calories, orange cream. Taste awesome!!

I suggest you buy one of each and don't stock up yet until you find out what brands and favors you like, for chocolate and vanilla I like premier protein you can buy the case at Costco and save $$for more liquid or juice type protein Syntax Nectar has good selection.

Oh Yeah! and premier protein are the best I've found.