Hi everyone, I am in the process of getting my WLS, actually I go tomorrow to get my surgery date. I really need your advice on the best tasting protein shakes...any advice??

Thanks!

Carol

Taste is relative to each person. My surgeon demanded either Isopure or Unjury. The unjury Chocolate Splendor and Chicken Broth were good. Many people on here seem to prefer Premier Protein which has more calories, sugar and fat per ounce than Unjury. I have heard the Premier Protein caramel is very, very good.

I tried a lot - and the best I found are Premier Protein. They also are readily available in most stores.

I am 3 and 1/2 years out from my RNY. I would hate to know the amount of $$$ I have spent on protein stuff!! The only thing is my nephew and his son are into that due to sports. Otherwise I would just cry!! I had some horrible stuff. I don't like Premuir Protein because it gave me the BACK DOOR TROTS!! I used it 2 weeks before my WLS and 4 weeks after. My dr finally told me trhat I was Lactose intolerant and that is why I had so much troble with Premuir. THANKS a lot!! LOL But I finally found one that is totally unflavored for real this time!! I put it in my ESPRESSO everyday. It has 30grams of protein in 1 tablespoon. I have tried so many others and even my grandkids didn't like them. And they think any thing NANA hasd is golden. LOL Try to not buy to much before your surgery because so many of us has their tasye change, This is me and also I have SUPER DUPER smelling now. I always had a sensitive nose but...this is unbealiable at times. Good Luck on your journey!!

8 minutes ago, Sherrie Scharbrough said:

I am 3 and 1/2 years out from my RNY. I would hate to know the amount of $$$ I have spent on Protein stuff!! The only thing is my nephew and his son are into that due to sports. Otherwise I would just cry!! I had some horrible stuff. I don't like Premuir Protein because it gave me the BACK DOOR TROTS!! I used it 2 weeks before my WLS and 4 weeks after. My dr finally told me trhat I was Lactose intolerant and that is why I had so much troble with Premuir. THANKS a lot!! LOL But I finally found one that is totally unflavored for real this time!! I put it in my ESPRESSO everyday. It has 30grams of protein in 1 tablespoon. I have tried so many others and even my grandkids didn't like them. And they think any thing NANA hasd is golden. LOL Try to not buy to much before your surgery because so many of us has their tasye change, This is me and also I have SUPER DUPER smelling now. I always had a sensitive nose but...this is unbealiable at times. Good Luck on your journey!!

I wondered about the milk based Protein drinks too. What is the name of the Unflavored Protein powder you bought?

DUH i forgot to put the name of my protein down, it is GENEPRO. You can get it online. It may seem like it cost alot but just think about it. 1TABLESPOON =30grams of protein. Now there are those that are nay sayers and GENEPRO doesn't have that much protein. But I have been using it for quite some time now and all of my bloodwork is totally AWESOME!!

You should know that 'unflavored' means no flavor masking the protein, not that it has no flavor, and do some research on Genepro, it has a bad rep on this site, though I personally have not used it.

https://www.law360.com/articles/865678/protein-powder-maker-accuses-rival-of-false-advertising

Wow that's an eye opener. Thanks for the heads up...

I can't beleive that a company as big as GENEPRO can get away with false advertising. If you use it in whatever it doesn't have any taste. I am a coffee person and YOU DON'T want to mess up my coffee. LOL It also is made by a VETRAN which I think makes it even more appealing. I went in to read that article and I couldn't get the whole story. They wanted a proffesional Email, like a Lawyer or something. My ? is how can they get away without the FDA coming down on them? I would think that the Goverment would get involved or something. Right

8 minutes ago, Sherrie Scharbrough said:

My ? is how can they get away without the FDA coming down on them? I would think that the Goverment would get involved or something. Right

I think they fall under the category of 'Dietary Supplements' and are thus not regulated by the FDA.

I like trutein...you can try sample sizes for 1.99 to see which flavors you like. I recently ordered one of each and I like pumpkin spice and and red velvet the best.

I've tried the brands Celebrate, Bariatric Advantage, Nectar, and Nitro Tech Performance Series. I have favorites in each of the brands. Try to find sample packs to try because everyones taste is different.

My favs:

Celebrate Chocolate Mint (think thin mint girl scout cookies!)

Bariatric Advantage Orange Cream

NitroTech Vanilla

Nectar Lemonade, Vanilla, Chocolate