Hey everyone. I start my 1 week pre op diet 4/6 and am starting to prepare to buy stuff. Looking for recommendations on what I should buy.

I only drink the premier protein ready made shakes in chocolate. I tried muscle milk this week because they were out of mine. NOT the same so I'm happy to report my hubs brought mine home today! I've been drinking them since pre-op stage.

I like Premier Protein too -- and I tend to add a scoop of Protein powder to the shake itself (also Premier Protein) for extra protein, because I tend to have trouble getting enough. I liked the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup right after surgery for a week or so because I didn't want sweet stuff.

I like the Syntrax Nectars. I was really missing my coffee, and they have a Cappuccino flavor that is very good.

I have had a Protein smoothie every day for the last 16 months. Here are some of my favorites....

Syntrax nectar Lemonade, cherry, apple, peach, vanilla bean torte, orange and cappuccino

Syntrax Matrix Vanilla and chocolate

Premier chocolate and strawberry (I don't like the vanilla plain, but it works good as creamer in my coffee and tea)

Spirutein banana, vanilla, chai latte, strawberry and blueberry

Raw Fit original

Raw Protein Vanilla and Chai

BSN Syntha 6 vanilla, chocolate and banana

Chike Banana and coffee

Muscle Milk cake batter, red velvet cake and banana cream

I did NOT like Bariatric fusion, Bariatric Advantage, Isopure or Jay Robb egg Proteins (the Jay Robb whey were OK)

I usually mix the powders with twice as much Water or milk as it calls for. I dilute the premier RTD 1/2 and 1/2 with milk. I also use Torani and Davinci syrups to mix up the flavors. I've got hazelnut, almond, raspberry, English toffee, gingerbread, pumpkin pie, Irish cream and caramel.

You can buy single serve samples of dozens of protein powders from Nashua Nutrition to try before you commit to a whole jug.

Edited March 30, 201511 yr by Kindle

if you like i do video taste tests of many flavors and varieties of Protein shakes. heres my youtube link or you can also watch them on my blog, whichever you prefer.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YtO83j45OsMIY1l1p_rNw/videos

Edited March 29, 201511 yr by Stevehud

Sounds like most people like the protein powder over ready made shakes. Thank you for all of your helpful advice. I'm gonna try a few different ones before I settle. Start my pre-op diet a week from tomorrow

The brand I've come to like the most is body tech whey Protein isolate in French vanilla. I get it at the Vitamin shoppe. I also tried the rich chocolate flavor, but that tasted like chocolate you find concentrated at the bottom if a cup of hot cocoa.

I've tried syntax nectar, in vanilla bean torte... Too sweet. Hated the fuzzy navel. I still have the strawberry kiwi, and chocolate truffle to try.

I like the Unjury and they have a great return policy, they'll take opened or unopened returns

So you can try any flavor

Wish unjury was available here in Australia /sigh. Back to topic i recently received Syntrax Nectar - fuzzy navel flavour and i like it a lot! Tastes like a watered down orange juice. It mixes well with water which is why i decided to try this as I'm lactose intolerant since being sleeved.

I don't know all the ins and outs of how to do it but it seems that becoming an unjury distributor in Australia might be a great business opportunity.

Premier Protein shakes all the way

My favorite is Pure Protein ready made shakes. Chocolate is my favorite. I purchase them at our local Walmart but also brought off Amazon.

I found that I couldn't stick with one. I've tried quite a few. I liked J-Robb vanilla and chocolate Muscle Milk before surgery and for the first week after surgery. Since then I have developed an intolerance to artificial sweeteners. Can't stand any pre-made drinks or powdered Protein. Someone suggested GENEPRO. I just got it today. It is supposed to be tasteless, ordorless and free of any artificial or real sweeteners. I am looking forward to trying that tomorrow. One tablespoon nets 30 grams protein. Fortunately, I am now able to get at least 60 grams of protein through food at 4 1/2 weeks out.

Good luck and best wishes!

Premier Protein chocolate seems to be all I can manage after surgery. Pre-surgery I liked vanilla & strawberry too. I can tolerate banana Muscle Milk but all of their other flavors taste terrible to me.

I love Chike protein powders. You can only get them online but they are awesome. You can order a sample pack. I did that first so I would know which ones I liked the best.