Question:
Does anyone have a favorite protein shake?

I'm fixing to start my pre-op liquid diet and need something that will taste pretty good.    — Lea (posted on March 29, 2007)

March 29, 2007
Unjury to me is very good, no after taste.
   — Sher N.

March 29, 2007
Hi, my Dr. had me use Optifast. They have 3 flavors of shakes and 3 different nutrition bars. I have to say they taste pretty good. Dan
   — bigdooba

March 29, 2007
Hi Lea! I have a variety of shakes. My favirote is MaxPro from Muscle Max I enjoy the chocolate and strawberry flavors. Yummy! For protein I also like Profect. You can order it only from protica.com. They have many different flavors. I hope this helps you out. Good luck on your weight loss journey! Diana
   — Diana06

March 29, 2007
My Doc recommended EAS Carb Sense. They're pretty good!
   — Gayelene

March 29, 2007
go on the recipe site link from OH.. tons of protein shake ideas... good luck
   — Kari_K

March 29, 2007
Boost shakes are great for grab and go, Special K 2 o is really good, but not as much protein as Isopure from GNC. I liked changing things up from the sweet by eting Campells select Portabello Mushroom soup...no protein, but I got tired of the sweets! I also have lots of different protein powders from GNC! You can use milk, water or diluted juice to mix them. You can supplement the protein stuff with sugar free jello and sf popsicles when you need a snack!
   — Karrie W.

March 29, 2007
Hello, I used to drink Slim Fast Low Carb Chocolate it has 20 grams of protein and I believe only 2grams of sugar and very low carbs. I have been drinking the Nectar Cappucino mix its AWESOME. So that is what I have been drinking lately.
   — michelle westgate

March 29, 2007
I just want to tell you that maybe after surgery, you won't like the same type of shakes, I didn't like anything after my surgery. I never could drink any protein shakes after surgery (well, I did the slim fast low carb a few months)
   — GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS

March 29, 2007
I drank Slim Fast High Protein cans and Isopure from GNC pre-surgery. I could not stomach them afterwards so I wouldn't stock up with a lot before your surgery. After surgery, I finally found that I couldn't drink the milk-based or flavored at all (chocolates, vanillas) but like fruity ones. My two favs now are Nectar Roadside Lemonade (from Vitamin Shoppe and other places) and Anywhey tasteless (from GNC) mixed with Crystal Lite for flavor.
   — KC

March 29, 2007
Hi, check out www.vitalady.com, tons of protein choices and you can even order samples of each type. Hands down Chocolate Stack seems to be the #1 favorite. I mix it with coffee in the a.m. and use vanilla protein with Crystal Light the rest of the day. Michelle also has a wonderful selection of vitamins and supplements, and is a very successful 12 year post-op herself. Check it out, they have saved my life with the protein, vits and supplements. I wish you the best in your journey. Blessings!
   — ALF

March 30, 2007
I have to agree---I like unjury the best. Easy to mix, no after taste. I like the chocolate and the vanilla and they have an unflavored too. Also started selling a good chicken broth. Try it. unjury.com Julia
   — Julia W.

March 30, 2007
I tried ISPOURE Dutch Chocolate and it's delicious!! They also have different flavors.. They even have small packets
   — YVETTE121

March 30, 2007
Body Fortress is what I use, and it has more protein and same amount of surgar as Unjury. I have used both the chocolate and vanilla of this with skim milk and with water and either way it tastes awesome! No after taste. I also noticed at Walmart the other day there is now a Body Fortress with 43 grams of protein! I'm going to get that when this runs out! Good luck!
   — crystalsno

March 30, 2007
GNC sells Slam Protein Shake in Milk Chocolate, Cookies and Cream and Vanilla. I love the Chocolate and the Cookies isn't bad. It's 50 grams of protein and 2 grams of sugar also low in calories. I usually buy it by the case from the GNC website.
   — dsclifford

March 30, 2007
Hi there, I have a recipe that I have turned a lot of WLS patients on to!!! Here it is: Iced Mocha/Khalua Frappacinno Ingredients: 8 oz of milk (I use light soy milk) 1 decaf folgers coffee tea bag (yes they make these and for some reason it tastes the best) 3/4 scoop of choc protein poweder 1 small dab of sugar free khalua davinci syrup optional squirt of light whipping cream (comes in a can like rhedi whip, 20 cals) ***I get all the ingredients at walmart How I do it: I use the magic bullet, you can also use a blender. I pour my milk, protein powder and small dab of syrup together. I then put that aside. I then take 3 oz of water and boil it in the microwave and then add my folgers decaf tea bag to this. I use a spoon to really smoosh it and get all the coffee flavor out of it for a minute. Then I add some ice cubes to cool this mixture off. Makes about 6 oz of fluid. Then I add this to my mixture and then blend it real well. I pour this over ice, add a squirt of whip and wala.. its soooooooooooooo yummy!!! I am actually addicted to this and drink it everyday!
   — MelissaF

March 30, 2007
I only use products that helped me lose my weight and maintain my loss. Any of these are what I use: 1.) Champion ProScore 100 choco + 8 oz water + ice, blended (hand blender or Magic Bullet). 2.) Champion Pure Whey Stack choco + 6-8 oz water, shaken. 3.) IDS vanilla-cinnamon + "glop" of DaVinci sugar free caramel sauce + 8 oz water + ice, blended. 4.) the PWS chco + the van-cin (50/50) in about 10 oz hot water, stirred or hand blender. Lately I've been adding a shake of cinnamon to my hot ones since cinnamon fights belly fat. I always put 1 scoop of UpCal D powder in (500mg calcium citrate, 250 IU of vit D3).
   — vitalady

March 31, 2007
A lady on here recommended to me 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 8 0z milk, half a banana and then if you want add 1tbsp of p.butter. She said this is approx. 42 grams of protein. I sometimes leave out the p. butter as i don't like the smell but it is great.
   — missyheffelfinger

March 31, 2007
Hi Lea, you pose a good question. I never found a liquid protein drink that I liked, but please keep this in mind. What you find good now, may not be the case after surgery. Please DO NOT buy a lot of anything. Taste buds really do tend to change after surgery. Just keep in mind that it is only for a short time. I did tolerate Isopure for a time, but got most of my protein from foods. It looks like your surgeon likes the liquid protein approach prior to surgery. Please do as they advise, it is only for a short time. Take care, Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

April 9, 2007
I really like the Optimum Nutrition (ON) 100% Whey Gold Standard. I've tried Extreme Milk Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream, Double Rich Cholocate, and Strawberry. One scoop has 24 grams of protein. It blends or mixes very well. I usually mix a scopp in the blender with 1/2-3/4c skim milk, a dash of vanilla, a packet of Splenda and some frozen fruit--bananas, strawberries, blueberries. I buy it at GNC. However, I don't like Optimum Nutrition's 100% Any Whey Protein--you're supposed to be able to mix it into anything, even hot things drinks such as soup or coffee, but it's clumpy, tastes terrible and all-around disgusting.
   — Tigs

April 16, 2007
Atkins strawberry and Atkins vanilla - stay away from the ones with coffee flavorings - taste like maple syrup. YUCK
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 21, 2007
GNC WHey protein, the cookies and cream flavor is delightful!!! and very high in protein too
   — NDCHICKADEE

September 19, 2007
Silk vanilla soy milk and chocolate whey protein from whole foods. It tastes EXACTLY like a chocolate milk shake. The vanilla soy milk makes ALL the difference!
   — [Deactivated Member]

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