I'm trying to prepare for my band by practicing bandster behaviors. I would like to find a good protien shake or bar for breakfast. Please share what your favorites are. Thank you bandster buddies!

I get mine at GNC.

Matrix 5.0 chocolate flavor. 120 calories, 23gms Protein, 2gms carbs.

Matrix and unjury are the two best quality Proteins from my research. I'm not talking flavor, but quality of protein.

I buy lots of Pure Protien I but them at walmart

Thay are around 180 cal and 20 protien depending on which one you get

Matrix simply Vanila 5.0 mixes well with ANYTHING!!!

Slim fast lo carb. 20 protein, I think 4 carb

I make sure i drink Isopure by Nature's Best. 40g Protein, 0 carbs, 0 fat, 160 calories (must have calories to have protien). Comes in a 20 oz bottle and many flavors. I get mine from GNC. It's expensive $3-$4 per bottle, but it is worth it. I don't know how I would get all the protein I need with out it. My Dr. likes me to have about 60g of protien a day.

3 weeks + 1 day post-op today.

248 pre-op, 222 today

wow iu are doing great! i had surg 6 days ago and lost 6 lbs..

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this thread!!! I am pre-op (surgery is Aug 23) and I just stumbled across this thread. I asked the same question elsewhere and got nothing Stupid me....probably needed to ask a question about food in a FOOD THREAD!! I am NOT looking forward to my 2 wks of liquid.....but am willing. I was really curious as to any semi-tasty protein drinks. The one I tried at my doctor's office was blaaagh! Of course they want me to purchase everything from them. Thanks for sharing some other options!

I find that I can make a great protein shake with the standard protein powder, soy milk, ice and a tablespoon of fat free, sugar free pudding mix. The pudding makes the shake thicker with more staying power and adds very few calories.

I like Atkins Advantage Creamy Vanilla. The have 15 grams of protein, 160 calories and 1 net carb.

Where do you buy the Matrix 5.0? I am being banded on 8/15, and need to find a protein drink that is palatable. Thanks.

Where do you buy the Matrix 5.0? I am being banded on 8/15, and need to find a protein drink that is palatable. Thanks.

The best and cheapest place I have found is:

matrix 5.0 list of all sizes and flavors. Find all matrix 5.0 products at AllStarHealth.com

The price is the best I have found as well as shipping. No matter how little or how much you order from there the shipping is the same, $5.95 I think. I love the service as well.

Netrition.com and bariatriceating.com also carry it but they are verrry expensive. Ebay sellers have it but the shipping makes it more expensive than AllStarHealth.com - Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements at Discounted Prices.

I prefer the Chocolate, most prefer Cookies & Cream. I think C&C is wayyy too sweet, I just don't care for it. Never tried the Orange, and the Vanilla isn't really Vanilla, it's French Vanilla.