I'm way early in the process trying to lose 25 pounds as my surgeon requests. Seems like a good time to get used to drinking protein shakes. So I just had my first one - Syntrax Nectar Grape with water. WOW! This is not going to be easy! ?

Try other flavors. I had good luck with Premier protein powder… it’s like $22-26 on Amazon cones several different flavors… I’m lactose intolerant so I mixed mines with almond milk. It’s an acquired taste lol but so worth it… you’ll drop that weight in no time and can have your surgery and start your new life. Best of luck to you ?

I swore by OWYN ("Only What You Need") vanilla before surgery, and post-op I can't stand them and basically only drink Fairlife Core Power which is essentially chocolate (or vanilla) milk with protein in it. Find the one you like now but don't assume you're going to love it after surgery, so don't stock up.

I always mix the fruit-flavored Syntrax powders with Crystal Light lemonade. I think they taste better that way - but then, not everyone loves Syntrax products.

I love muscle milk. Premier is okay I can tolerate it. I started my liquid diet but ate thanksgiving dinner just light. It’s a good time to try flavors and brands.

I had the chocolate truffle with 1% milk this afternoon. SO MUCH BETTER!!!

I’m a fan of ghost protein powder mixed with almond milk. The flavors chips ahoy, Oreo and fruity cereal milk really taste like their names!!! I like premier and Vega powders to, but never get sick of the ghost. They are sold out a lot on the ghost website so I always get them from gnc.com

49 minutes ago, doobie31 said:

I had the chocolate truffle with 1% milk this afternoon. SO MUCH BETTER!!!

the Syntrax one? I like chocolate and vanilla powders (regardless of brand) mixed with almond milk (or any kind of milk) rather than water.

20 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

the Syntrax one? I like chocolate and vanilla powders (regardless of brand) mixed with almond milk (or any kind of milk) rather than Water.

Yes the Syntrax but I'll keep that in mind and try other choco and vanillas. I want to get used to non-milk milks, too, since I can be a bit lactose intolerant. I plan to try soy and almond and hopefully make the switch, but not there yet.

YOU GOT THIS!!!! I have several favors of Bariatric Fusion shakes and they are very tasty. The chicken noodle Soup is my go to dinner shake. Nice to have something warm and savory after sweet shakes throughout the day. Today I mixed it with some chicken broth and a spoon full of strained fat free cream of chicken soup and it was just heavenly. All of my other shakes flavors I mix with lactaid Protein. I’m 4 days post op, but so far so good.

1 hour ago, BirdLady21 said:

YOU GOT THIS!!!! I have several favors of Bariatric Fusion shakes and they are very tasty. The chicken noodle Soup is my go to dinner shake. Nice to have something warm and savory after sweet shakes throughout the day. Today I mixed it with some chicken broth and a spoon full of strained fat free cream of chicken Soup and it was just heavenly. All of my other shakes flavors I mix with lactaid Protein. I’m 4 days post op, but so far so good.

Savory shakes - that sounds great. I'm a vegetarian, but I'm sure there are some out there. That's a great idea.

Doobie.

Just had the Syntrax Nectar Double Stuffed (Oreo) with 1% milk. Oh yeah! Now we're talking. Also had the Lemonade with ice cold water and was much better than the Grape with room temp water. So I think I can do this.

Wonderful post, thanks.