Just wondering what kind of Protein shakes everyone is using, and what you're "eating" on the pre-op liquid diet. I start my 2-week pre op liquid fast in one week. I got some "Muscle Milk light" protein powder, some Proti-Diet soups, sugar free pudding and Jello. Any others I should be thinking of? Thanks!

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The best, in my opinion, is Premier Protein. PP is low in carbs and calories and has 30g of protein in each 11 fl oz drink. Muscle Milk is my 2nd favorite. It's a lot like PP but only has 20-25g of protein in each drink. I had tomato soup, too. It's not very high in protein, but it did help with cravings. I ate tomato soup at lunch and had a protein shake with it. Everything you have sounds great! Good luck!

The best Protein shake is, first and foremost, the one that you will drink; tastes vary widely so take others' opinions with a grain of salt - try different ones for yourself. From an absorbancy/bio-availability perspective, 100% whey protein isolate is generally considered to be best for us - they are more expensive than the cheaper whey concentrates/blends, but you get what you pay for (they probably work out about the same when you consider how much protein actually gets absorbed.) A whey blend that you will drink is better than a whey isolate drink that you won't.

I prefer the protein powders over the RTD products as I find them easier to alter to suit my tastes (higher/lower concentration, added flavors, blend with other protein powders, etc.) At the moment, the one I like best is the Optimal Nutrition 100% Whey Isolate powder sold through costco, in either chocolate or vanilla flavor as appropriate.

I like muscle milk too

I like muscle milk and a friend told me about "Proteinex 2 go" the are 2.5oz and Taste like strawberry milk

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One bottle (2.5oz) will provide: 26 grams of Protein

- Only 100 calories

- Does not contain fat, sugar, carbohydrates, gluten or lactose

- Provides a high concentration of protein in a small dose

- Ready to use. No mixing required.

- Great strawberry flavor

- Provides all essential and non essential amino acids.

- It’s that simple! Ready 2go!

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I'm a big fan of Isopure Protein Drinks. If is a nice change up from thicker protein shakes, comes in a variety of flavors that you won't find in shakes, 40 grams of whey protein isolate per 20 ounce bottle, and is less cloyingly sweet than some other brands. The downside is that it is relatively expensive and hard to find outside of a GNC or Vitamin Shoppe.

Amazon has the Isopure.

Premier Protein definitely the best.. I get them from costco.. $25 for 18 the are pre-made not the powder they are so good.. 160 calories 30g protein

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Premier Protein yummy lots of flavors. Walmart!

Pre-made very tasty! 30 gr protien

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I like hearing all this....

Premium Protein at costco the best. $1.38 per.

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