Alright experts...I want to know what the best protein shakes you've tried are. Best bang for your buck, best brand, best tasting, best place to buy them? Share your expertise and secrets! My sleeve is scheduled for July 15th but I'd like to take the opportunity on my pre-op diet to try some different kinds! Lay 'em on me!! Open to all suggestions and flavors - hoping for some variety.

I am a shake newbie, but I got some Premier Protein and I've been happy with them. I initially had the chocolate flavor, then tried out the vanilla. I don't think of myself as liking plain vanilla things, but it's become my favorite, in part because I use it as a base for other stuff. I also got the strawberry flavor because I heard it was amazeballs, but I am not that impressed.

The best price for them is at Costco; I don't have a membership but a friend got them for me. $25 for an 18 pack. Safeway had a sale for a while, $20 for a 12 pack, but now it's back to being far too expensive.

I have the chocolate in the morning. I have not given up caffeine yet -- I may be months away from a surgery date -- so I make a mocha shake using Starbucks Via. I take a single Via packet and add an ounce of hot/boiling Water (maybe a shot worth?) You have to do this because the Via doesn't dissolve in cold water. Then I open up my icy cold PP chocolate, take a big swig to make room, and add the Via shot. I seal it back up and shake it well. MOCHA! :-)

For the Vanilla, I add Mio drops to change the flavor sometimes -- orange Mio drops added gives me a creamsicle flavor. I have also blended the vanilla with fresh blueberries I put in the freezer (the whole container, just popped it right in and let them freeze!) and a little ice. It makes a great smoothie.

I admit to not having tried other brands because I've been happy with these. I do prefer them cold; I carry some with me when I go out in a little insulated lunch bag.

I like the Premier chocolate shakes. Haven't tried the other flavors. My favorite right now is the Gold Standard vanilla Protein powder from costco.

1 scoop protein

1 tablespoon sugar free vanilla pudding

1 tablespoon sugar free vanilla syrup

Little bit of ice and blend. You have to experiment with your blender to get the texture right. I have a vitamix and blend on variable 6 for about 1 minute. Turns out nice and creamy.

Cheers!

My favorite is the chocolate premiere protein! I have it every day for breakfast. I'm also using shakes from my Dr.'s office that are okay. Pro15 or something like that.

I'm an powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury fan....all flavors. You buy them online at Unjury.com. If you're not happy with the product, you can return it. The chicken Soup is a nice change from sweet shakes although you have to watch the Water temperature otherwise the whey will clump - it doesn't change the taste, but the texture is weird in your mouth. I do add a pinch of chicken bouillon just to ramp up the flavor a bit. You can prepare the shakes a day in advance if you prefer. I've been known to drink one 2 days after making it. I create a mocha shake with 4 oz. coffee (usually leftover), 8 oz. skim milk, 1/2 serving of vanilla Protein powder and 1/2 serving of chocolate splendor; mix well, chill or serve over ice. Another favoriteis mixing a serving of vanilla with 8 oz. SF orange (or SF orange pineapple) drink. Also, another option is to add a couple of pumps of Torani SF Black Cherry syrup to a vanilla shake. Today I'm going to try a tablespoon or two of PB2 blended with a chocolate shake - have heard it's really good - kind of like a liquide Reese's cup.

A word of caution - I have heard, and was told by my NUT - that pre-surgery you want to be careful about buying too many shake products because sometimes WLS patients' taste preferences change after surgery. Fortunately, I was not one of those whose taste preferences changed for anything following surgery. The only difference is that I now prefer very highly flavored solids foods.

Ditto for Premier Protein. I had been drinking the chocolate and didn't think I would like the vanilla but I actually do. I actually add a little Salted Caramel sugar free Syrup (by Torani) and it is SO good. To make my own shakes, I use Precision Engineering Whey Protein Isolate in Chocolate and like it quite well. For unflavored, I use a new one that my NUT recommended called Doc Hale's Whey-licious (only available online I think). Best part is it can be mixed in as little as 3 oz of Fluid which really helps early on post-op when you can't get much in. I mix it with 3 oz of Propel Fitness Water berry flavored and it tastes fine to me. (I mean not something I crave for sure but doesn't taste that bad and quickly gets me 20g of protein with only 90 calories. I also use this when I am just running short on protein for the day as it is fast. At 4 weeks post-op, it still takes me at least an hour to drink one of the Premier Protein Shakes which is 11 oz.

Also, Syntrax Protein is pretty good. You can order a sample pack to try. You must call to order the variety pack - see link for phone number. It's a good deal. The Fuzzy Navel flavor is really good. Some flavors you'll like better than others.

http://www.si03.com/reg_index.htm

You can also order a sample pack of Chike protein powders. They're a combinate of protein isolate and protein concentrate.

I prefer the protein powders that are protein isolate because they have a lot fewer carbs, i.e. unjury and Syntrax.

Muscle pharm and they have all kinds of flavored! I am currently drinking a cookies and cream and it is blissful. I order off of body building.com

Costco's premier protein 30 grams of protein chocolate and vanilla.... Costs $25 for 18 cans in 1 pack...The chocolate is my favorite but the vanilla is good to u can add fruit to it, mio and other flavorings to create an awesome smoothie....I've had this brand before surgery...

And I'm still drinking this brand after...it's pretty good!!!!

Never thought of changing the flavors with Mio drops! Thanks for all the input. Looks like premier protein for the win - which is exactly what I've been drinking! Just making sure there wasn't a hidden gem somewhere out there...haha. thank you all for the input!

Premier from Costco! Chocolate is my favorite but vanilla is good too

I do like the Jay Robb whey isolate too. The premier Protein is yummy as well. Changing flavors with extracts also works, just watch out for alcohols.

I only liked Syntrax. I liked the chocolate truffle best. But I also like the Caribbean Cooler, Crystal Sky, Peanut Butter Cookie, Twisted Cherry and strawberry.

I have the grape but haven't tried it yet. I did not like the Cookies and cream but then I don't like Oreos either.