I'm having a bypass revision (5 yrs of reflux with my sleeve. I'm so ready to sleep all nite without choking on stomach acid) on Aug 9th. I'm looking for some protein powder recommendations. I will probly shop on Amazon, but can go into a brick and mortar if need be. I liked Syntrax Nectar Cappucino flavor when I had my sleeve and am thinking about using it again but it's gone way up in price ($40 for a 2lb tub) and Syntrax Medical has unlfav powder for $20 for a 1lb tub. Also thinking about getting a tub of Chike (protein iced coffee powder). It's going to cause $74 for all 3, and thats not including the Premier clear protein that I'm going to get at Sams for about $24 a case

Am I overdoing the protein thing? And what did u drink that first few weeks? Was it good (I think Syntrax is darn good, just not sure its worth the $)? How much did u pay and where'd u get it?

Thanks for the input!

Marci

Taste is a subjective thing, so one person's favorite may well gag you, and vice versa.

If you know of something that you like, and can choke down the cost for a few weeks that you need it, that my be the best approach rather than trying and tossing ones that you don't like.

100% whey isolate is generally the preferred protein as it is the best absorbed, but also the most expensive; many brands use a whey blend or concentrate that is only partially isolate because it is cheaper; but if that is a brand that you like, it is better than the ideal that you won't use.

At the moment, my wife and I use, when needed, the Optimum Nutrition (ON) Isolate, usually from Costco. It runs about $50 for 4lb, though sometimes on sale for $30-40 (like this month). Whether it meets your taste needs is up to you.

I have never gotten along with any of the RTD drinks.

I bought the syntrax nectar sampler on amazon. I did it so that i would have a variety and wouldnt get sick of one or two flavors. I also bought the unjury chicken soup protein powder as a savory option.

only you can decide taste.

and the cheapest is the one you will use. dont buy much till you know you like it even if the great big one is "cheaper"

I use Unjury - my program recommends - but it’s not cheap. They do offer a starter kit so you can try everything.

Right after surgery I used the Premier Protein RTD cartons even though they were more expensive. They were recommended by another of my doctors patients who already had surgery, the reason being that it may take a while to finish a shake and the powdered mixes separate and don't taste as good when they sit for a while. I still buy them but use them for coffee creamer or if I need something quick and easy - like running out the door late for work - so I don't go through them as fast.

For powdered mix, I have found different flavors by different brands. I have a lot of NitroTech powder because it's what my husband also uses (he hasn't had surgery, just works out) and the flavors are good. We showed the nutrition label and ingredients to my nutritionist and she approved it. We get it from bodybuilding.com, there are different sizes so you can get a small one to try, and the site has lots of discounts and a rewards program. Here is a link to the one I use, but there are different types: Nitro Tech Powder