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I have found that powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury is really good. I mix some Peanut Butter into the chocolate one and that is very tasty. I also like to add some instant coffee to change the flavor, as well. They even make a chicken Soup that has 21 grams of Protein but only 90 calories. That is a comforting switch from the shakes.

One tip that I found that also helps is about the foam. When I would blend the shakes they get so foamy that the consistancy, post the surgery, made it really hard to get them down. Sipping foam was hard to do. So I let them sit for about a minute and then pour slowly using a blade of a knife to keep the foam in the cup. That way you just get mostly a smooth drink and no foam. I found that it helps.

I also like the Unjury. I however like the unflavored kind. You can mix it in with any Soup you want and bump up the Protein by 20 grams. I recently discovered mixing it with SkinnyCow fat free chocolate milk. It adds 11 grams for a total of 31 grams of protein for 8 oz. It adds up to about 200 calories but I thought that was less than some shakes and less than most of the Protein Bars. It has been the only "shake" I can tolerate.

Hope this helps.

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I hated all Protein Drinks as well, especially the Isopure, which we have nicknamed isopuke, lol. My patient coordinator told me about her favorite and she lost over 150 lbs and has tried many, many different drinks. The name is whey Gourmet. The only problem with it is that you can only order it online... cant find it in stores. You can find it at a1nutrition.com or just google it to find the best price. It costs between $26 - 31.00, plus shipping, but it is worth it and it is a large container. The one I got, which was her favorite too, was Smooth chocolate Peanut Butter. It really does taste just like a Reses PB Cup. It is by far the best I have had and I have tried a lot of different kinds, including the Muslce Milk light. Believe me this is WAY better. I still dont like to drink it everyday, but when I do, it is great now, instead of avoiding it all the time.

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Thanks, all, for the input. I have been trying different ones--ordered some samples online and made a trip or two to GNC. I am confident that I will find what works for me.

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I really love my Twin Labs 100% Whey Protein Fuel. It has 50 grams of Protein in it in a 12 oz shake when mixed with Water. I mix mine with fat free skim milk. The chocolate tastes like cold hot chocolate and the vanilla like a milkshake. I dont think its gritty at all and there is none of the horrid aspiriny after taste... I've tried the Walmart one and also Muscle Milk light pre-made: hated the after taste big time...

My neighbor tried it tonight as she needs to gain weight :) and she even liked it... and she hates them all also

My fave way to make it is with 1 1/2 cups of milk, full scoop of powder and 4-5 frozen strawberries.

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I can't stand any of the Protein Shakes I have tried. I've wasted all kinds of money on them. Muscle Milk Light made me gag like the rest of them. Isopure is bad. Beneprotein, ick. EAS and even Slimfast, all undrinkable. What I found was that I have really just relied on Instant Breakfast. I like it and actually drink it, so that's better than wasting money on stuff I won't touch. They have to make the Protein Powder so sweet flavored, it's just as bad. I can eat soft meat now, so it's not as bad.

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Hey there I found that the GNC brand of 100% Whey Protein is the best I ever tasted. It is powder form and mixes really well with skim milk, with Water not so good but milk is good. It comes in many flavors too and the choc, banana cream are two of the best. Try them you will be surprised.

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