So how does everyone feel about using Podwer Protein insted of the ready to drink i know they are way more convenient but sometimes a little more expensive also how do you prepare the powder so it equals the amount of protein and calories your supposed to have (not sure if that makes any sense) i hope it does am on the fence my surgery is April 26 and i haven't been able to buy anything i can't afford anything hopefully i can get some stuff beginning of the month.

the only ready-to-drink ones I liked were from Unjury. I was 90% a powder user, though. You just get a shaker bottle or throw it in a blender. Depending on the flavor, I'd mix it with either water or unsweetened almond milk (some people use dairy milk)

it will say on the container how much protein and calories are in one scoop (all the brands I've ever gotten come with a plastic scoop inside the container)

Edited March 29, 20215 yr by catwoman7

Liquid all the way. 5 yrs out and I still can't do powder. Good luck on your surgery. You won't regret it!

.....and I use Premier Protein, 160 cal and 30 gr of protein

I use 99% powder. Equate (Wal Mart) is cheap and my favorite. I put the powder, some ice and Fairlife fat free milk in the blender and it whips up light and frothy. The blender makes the difference. It is not nearly as good in a shaker.

The scoop inside the container will give you the amount and calories.

I keep a limited number of Premier Protein premade shakes on hand in case I need to grab something quickly. Even if I buy a four-pack, I find I tire of any flavor quickly.

I use both. I buy Premier protein Smores RTD flavor exclusively (only one I like from their line) and I purchase Shamrock Farms Protein Shakes RTD locally when out and about. I use RTD to mix in my coffee everyday (decaf). I do have Unjury powders in Rootbeer, Chocolate, Unflavored and Santa Fe Chili (haven't tried it). I like them ok. Rootbeer is my favorite. Bariatricpal has a chocolate that I really like in powder form. And I purchase Carnation Light Start RTD instant breakfast drinks (were on pre-op diet) that I use occassionally for a quick grab and go snack or extra protein type thing. So I guess Im more RTD than powder. They are just more convenient and taste better and do not seem to have that "protein" aftertaste.

The BariatricPal Store carries a huge selection of Bariatric friendly Protein drinks at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders.

Here are some popular options:

BariatricPal Protein ONE: MultiVitamin, Calcium, Iron, Fiber & Meal Replacement from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/brand_bariatricpal

Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder Sampler Variety Bag - All 17 Flavors! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/syntrax-nectar-protein-powder-sampler-variety-bag-all-17-flavors

GENEPRO Medical Grade Unflavored 30g Protein Powder - 2nd Generation! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/genepro-medical-grade-unflavored-30g-protein-powder-2nd-generation

Bariatric Advantage HPMR High Protein Meal Replacement - Available in 8 Flavors! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/bariatric-advantage-high-protein-meal-replacement

Protein tubs from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powder-tubs

Protein Smoothies from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/smoothies

Hot Protein Drinks & Soups are great alternatives to protein shakes:

Hot Protein Drinks: https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/hot-protein-drinks

Hot Protein Soups: https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/soups-bouillons-broths