Hi Everyone!

My surgery date is July 2nd and I'm looking for suggestions for the best tasting protein drinks for pre and post-op surgery. My doctors office recommends Medifast but I heard from some people that they weren't that good tasting. I know nothing will be "gourmet" but it will be nice to have something a little tasty.

Lisa :rolleyes2:

I have never tried one that I could drink. I left my lunch at home the other day when I went on an excursion with my daughter's class, and had to buy something quickly in a milk bar (convenience store). I bought a Protein shake for lack of any suitable alternative, took one sip and threw it out. They ALL have that horrid grainy soy taste to me.

I can actually drink Optifast and find it OK, it doesnt have that funny taste/texture

I like to take a can of the Atkins Advantage and a scoop of unjury and blend them together. Best of all worlds, low carb, high Protein and low fat and depending on your mix pretty darn tasty...my favorite Unjury/Atkins mix in chocolate and chocolate with ice blended together sometimes with a dash of cinamon. Find one that you like, you'll be having them for the rest of your life!

260 cal

9g fat

8g carb

3g sugar

35g protein

I really like the Kashi Go Lean chocolate shake powder blended with ice cubes, skim milk and a banana. Makes a lot and I drank some leftovers the next morning and it still tasted good. In the Health food section of local grocery store.

Serving Size: 2 Scoop (60g)

Servings Per Container: About 7 Amount/Serving %Daily Value** Calories 220Calories from Fat 5 Total Fat 1g * 2% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 120mg 5% Potassium 520mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 32g 11% Fiber 7g 28% Sugars 23g Protein 21g 26%

Look for a brand that is low in sugar, contains no aspartame but still tastes good. You can also mix and make your own recipes of protein drink according to your taste. Try to get the daily intake of protein from solid food and a good whey protein powder. One can try Cytosport Protein Pure Performance Drink; it was suggested to my friend by Dr. Nilesh Patel after her surgery from Lap Band Austin

hi everyone. i am on the preop diet now. The best drinks I have tasted are made by Worldwide Protein. They are premixed, in a can and really taste pretty good. I buy them at Trader Joes, but I am sure if you google the brand name, you can find other places to get them. I have been alternating the drinks with Dannon lite and fit yogurt once or twice a day and at night I mixed up one with a banana and it's delicious and filling. My surgery date is 4/15/09 but I wasn't as strict on my 6 month diet as I should have been, so I am extremely restricted now. My surgeon will not perform the banding if you haven't lost the weight he told you to in the beginning. Thank goodness the shakes are as tastey as they are! Hope this helps you. Good luck!

Thanks for posting that info - it is very helpful! I'm sure I'll be receiving more detailed info on my pre-op diet within the next couple weeks (surgery is targeted for May), but it is really helpful to have this info in advance so I can start taste-testing protein shakes and bars.

I drank and still do the Isopure. Im not big on the shakes. The Isopure is clear liquid, comes in dif flavors and can get them at GNC for about 5$ for a 20oz bottle. Oh yeah, and they are 40gms of protein and 0 sugar.

Edited March 20, 200917 yr by 1RockinMom

I love Gnc Whey protein banana cream blended with skim milk and a couple ice cubes.. yummy..

Whatever you choose ... doctors & dietitians recently have upped the requirements for best nutrition. Shakes should contain at least 20 mg of Isolate protein and less than 9 of sugar per serving.

1/2 cup of cottage cheese

1/2 cup of FF (I use organic) milk

2 packets (optional) of Splenda

ice (optional)

frozen fruit (I used 2 strawberries or 1/2 banana)

blend

approx 22 grams of Protein, 170 calories

trisha

Good morning everyone!

I am still waiting to hear whether or not my insurance approved my banding. If so, I wil be going in late June *fingers crossed*

I do have a pretty good suggestion regarding shakes.

Try the Medifast pudding...add a bunch of ice into the blender (with pudding mix) a touch of water and blend.

(works really wekk with the magic bullet)

It's like a yummy slushy. Great to eat with a spoon.

You can add a dash of spenda if you accidentaly watered it down.

Try it!

Fran :wub:

I have tried so many different types of protein drinks, I cant even remember them all. I wanted to be prepared for my surgery which is on june 22. I finally got some ideas from my doctors office. I use Unjury(which I hated before) I mix 1 scoop with 8 ounces of water, 1 1/2 tablespoons of International swiss mocha(sugar free) and 2 drops of peppermint extract. I cant smell the protein in it and it tastes like a coffee latte. It has just a hint of coffee flavor, which is good becaues i am not a coffee drinker. It is so good i cant wait to drink mine. I never thought I would say that. I put all of that in my rocket(blender) with a few ice cubes and drink away. It has 20 grams of protein and 130 calories...Good luck

I have tried so many different types of protein drinks, I cant even remember them all. I wanted to be prepared for my surgery which is on june 22. I finally got some ideas from my doctors office. I use Unjury(which I hated before) I mix 1 scoop with 8 ounces of water, 1 1/2 tablespoons of International swiss mocha(sugar free) and 2 drops of peppermint extract. I cant smell the protein in it and it tastes like a coffee latte. It has just a hint of coffee flavor, which is good becaues i am not a coffee drinker. It is so good i cant wait to drink mine. I never thought I would say that. I put all of that in my rocket(blender) with a few ice cubes and drink away. It has 20 grams of protein and 130 calories...Good luck

I really like the Kashi Go Lean chocolate shake powder blended with ice cubes, skim milk and a banana. Makes a lot and I drank some leftovers the next morning and it still tasted good. In the Health food section of local grocery store.

Serving Size: 2 Scoop (60g)

Servings Per Container: About 7 Amount/Serving %Daily Value** Calories 220Calories from Fat 5 Total Fat 1g * 2% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 120mg 5% Potassium 520mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 32g 11% Fiber 7g 28% Sugars 23g Protein 21g 26%

Irish, two things, first, uber gratz on your progress! So thrilled for you!

Second, wow! That's an awful lot of carbs! 32g, with 23g sugar. Yikes. I'm a diabetic and though I love Kashi (GoLean cereal), I've never tried any of their shakes. That just seem a little high in carbs, even with 7 g fiber. Do you know if it spikes your glucose?

I like the vanilla Flavored Soy Protien Powder from Trader Joe's. Its 120 Cal, 25g protien, 1.5g fat, NO CARBS, & lots of minerals & Vitamins. It even tasts good.

I also enjoy Isopure, 40g protien. not fat or carbs, 160-170 calories, depending on the flavor. Its a great change from a shake.