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What's a good protein drink?

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Barry W    336

Barry W
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I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has Fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

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If you are using the Protein shake as a Meal Replacement rather than just a shot of protein, it doesn't need to be that light, in fact it's better to have more calories. I use the SlimFast Meal Replacement shakes branded High Protein/Advanced Nutrition. They have 20g of protein, 180 calories, 1g of sugar and 8g of healthy fats, plus 5g of Fiber, and a panel of Vitamins and minerals at about 1/3 the RDA. They cost about $2 each for 11oz. The chocolate ones are quite tasty in my opinion.

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http://slimfast.com/products/advanced/shakes/creamy-chocolate

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kyboo1972    90

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I have tried several and the premier ones are great...drink them cold though.

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atontor    1,068

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I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

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I used the muscle milk with 40grams of protein. It's about $4.50 a bottle but compare that to the cost of food during the day. They have a few great flavors. post-244766-14604801413125_thumb.jpg

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SarahSleeve    170

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I haven't tried Premier ( but I will now, after seeing so many people recommend it!). I have been using Optimum Nutrition Gold (double chocolate and vanilla ice cream flavors) for years and it's one of the only ones I can stand.

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Kathy812    794

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Premier vanilla slightly frozen, drink it w/a straw gives me the illusion of a milkshake. I heard they just came out w/ banana and cream flavor, can't wait to try that.

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CrissyCakes    110

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I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has Fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

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If you are using the Protein shake as a Meal Replacement rather than just a shot of protein, it doesn't need to be that light, in fact it's better to have more calories. I use the SlimFast meal replacement shakes branded High Protein/Advanced Nutrition. They have 20g of protein, 180 calories, 1g of sugar and 8g of healthy fats, plus 5g of fiber, and a panel of Vitamins and minerals at about 1/3 the RDA. They cost about $2 each for 11oz. The chocolate ones are quite tasty in my opinion.

See:

http://slimfast.com/products/advanced/shakes/creamy-chocolate

Yeah, it will pretty much be my only source of protein. Will check this out, thanks.

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CrissyCakes    110

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I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

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I used the muscle milk with 40grams of protein. It's about $4.50 a bottle but compare that to the cost of food during the day. They have a few great flavors. attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1460480139.511954.jpg
I asked a friend about these and she told me they didn't taste all that great. I'm just going to try suggestions until I get one I can get down.

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CrissyCakes    110

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Premier vanilla slightly frozen, drink it w/a straw gives me the illusion of a milkshake. I heard they just came out w/ banana and cream flavor, can't wait to try that.

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I want something as close to Water as possible, consistency wise. I don't like smoothies, shakes any of that. I'm weird about food.

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KristenLe    5,979

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Premier vanilla slightly frozen, drink it w/a straw gives me the illusion of a milkshake. I heard they just came out w/ banana and cream flavor, can't wait to try that.

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I want something as close to Water as possible, consistency wise. I don't like smoothies, shakes any of that. I'm weird about food.

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Look into Protein Water. They don't have as much Protein in them so you'd have to drink more (but counts towards fluids too). I bought Trumino Protein infused water. There may be other brands with more protein.

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CrissyCakes    110

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Premier vanilla slightly frozen, drink it w/a straw gives me the illusion of a milkshake. I heard they just came out w/ banana and cream flavor, can't wait to try that.

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I want something as close to Water as possible, consistency wise. I don't like smoothies, shakes any of that. I'm weird about food.

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Look into Protein Water. They don't have as much Protein in them so you'd have to drink more (but counts towards fluids too). I bought Trumino Protein infused water. There may be other brands with more protein.
Thanks will look that up now.

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atontor    1,068

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I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

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I used the muscle milk with 40grams of protein. It's about $4.50 a bottle but compare that to the cost of food during the day. They have a few great flavors. attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1460480139.511954.jpg
I asked a friend about these and she told me they didn't taste all that great. I'm just going to try suggestions until I get one I can get down.

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Try one for yourself. Everyone has different taste buds.

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Itsjustjustin    70

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I am a big fan of Isopure Low Carb

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