I was banded on 11/24 and I am having trouble with the Protein drinks. I cannot seem to stand the taste :cursing:. I have tried several different brands but nothing has worked..Any suggestions??? Thanks

Have you tried SmartForme? I really like their powdered shakes mixed with milk and a few ice cubes in the blender. So far, they're my favorite...and now, recommended by my doctor. You can get them on-line from smartforme.com. My next favorite is plain vanilla whey protein with mild, ice cubes and 1/4 cup frozen blueberries. (Actually, everything tastes better with the ice cubes blended in...makes it like a milkshake!)

I LOVE the EAS Myoplex brand shakes. They come already done (though I THINK you can buy the powder form) in ready-to-drink containers. I prefer the chocolate ones, though they also have vanilla and strawberry.

The Myoplex Carb Control are great, as they only have 4g of carbs with 17 Protein. If you go the regular route, they are 20g of protein and I think 17g carbs.

I drink one every morning for Breakfast and it really does the trick. And to me, the taste is fantastic, not to mention the convenience -- chill, shake, and drink.

They sell them at GNC, but don't get them there. They sell the 4-pack for over $10, but you can get the same thing at WalMart for about $4.97.

I only used ready-to-drink Protein drinks after my surgery. I really liked the Muscle Milk chocolate Malt flavor. Labrada Lean Body Strawberrys and Cream was also good. ANd if you are looking for something that's NOT a shake, Designer Whey's Protein Blitz drinks are excellent. They come in Orange Mango, Grape and Fruit Punch and taste like Kool-aid to me.

I have to say, I hated the EAS ready-to-drink shakes. But that was just me. I've heard some people say they hated Muscle Milk. Before I had my surgery I did extensive taste-testing of Protein Drinks, since I knew I would be on them pretty much exclusively for 3 weeks post-op. I went to GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe and bought individual drinks, then sat down one day with my husband and tested each one. Found some I couldn't stand, some that would do in a pinch, and the ones that became my go-to drinks. It was well worth the money and effort for me.

Edited November 30, 200817 yr by MistyD65

I like the Isopure drinks. They have 40 grams of Protein and don't give me gas. I like the apple-mellon, orange, and grape.

I also drink the New Whey bullets, again they don't give me gas, they have 42 grams of protein and I like the orange and fruit punch flavor.

I have tried the Adkins ready to drink. They are really good. I like the chocolate ones. Also the Neter Whey mixes are good too.

Wow these are great for me to try. I can't take my blender to work, but these seem perfect for me.

I have to drink 2 a day while I am on my liquids only post op

Thanks for this info

Keri

Thanks for all of the suggestions...I just got back from Vitamin World and they have a huge selection. (they also sell them individually for you to try) That way your not stuck with stuff you do not like :cursing:

Hi kate,

Ohh wow, I think I posted this same exact thread..I HATE Protein SHAKES!!!! I have tried I think everyone that is out their. I have found the MAX PROTEIN for GNC around to be the best! It has NO chalky taste and NO protein taste. They have about 27 grams per scoop, choc taste like melted ice cream and it feels like you are drinking milk! IT is THE BEST! Good Luck!

Carrie

Edited December 1, 200817 yr by ~MyNewLife~