Protein Shakes

Booklady · 07-05-2008, 06:53 PM

I need some suggestions on "tried and true tasting" protein shakes for my first 2 weeks of liquids after surgery July 8th. Could you give some name brands, where you buy them, how you mix them, and if they really taste good?

hcisneros · 07-05-2008, 07:25 PM

Trader Joes carries WORLDWIDE CHOC SHAKES IN A CAN 35 PROTEINS PER CAN
ITS THE ONLY ONE I CAN DO

Cadets71 · 07-05-2008, 07:33 PM

I buy Nectar Protein shakes from bariatriceating.com. Also, Isopure makes a great clear protein drink that tastes good.

There are several threads on the board about protein shakes. I started one of them when I was in your position. Look at support groups, the 2008 thread, then the June 2008 group - that's where I asked and I got good responses. You can also search in the nutrition forum.

Good luck to you! You are smart to research ahead of time!

jazma · 07-05-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Booklady

I need some suggestions on "tried and true tasting" protein shakes for my first 2 weeks of liquids after surgery July 8th. Could you give some name brands, where you buy them, how you mix them, and if they really taste good?

I use vanilla protein powder add milk, ice blend and then I add sf coffee syrup and enjoy. Its better than Starbucks drinks.

luv2teech7 · 07-05-2008, 08:25 PM

I'm lazy about the shakes...I started with Carnation Instant breakfast (sugar free) because it was easy to throw a packet in my purse and have them on the run where ever I am--Just pour into fat free milk and you're ready to go; however, lately I've really enjoyed the pre-mixed. They're quite more expensive, but they certainly make life far easier for me as a busy woman, constantly in my car or working. Their website also offers recipes and suggestions if you're feeling creative. Good luck!

I've just re-read the nutritional information, and they certainly don't have as much protein as many of the others I've seen online, but they were recommended by my surgeon. The No-sugar added ones have only 150 calories...Here's a link to more information.
http://www.carnationinstantbreakfast...c/Default.aspx

ZenGarden · 07-05-2008, 08:40 PM

The best whey protein on the market for the past five years: Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard protein powder. Mix one scoop of protein powder with six ounces of skim milk into a shaker and enjoy. All of their flavors are DELICIOUS and don't clump up or get gooey. My fave flavors are Vanilla Ice Cream and Rich Double Chocolate...I'm 15 months post-op and have been drinking one of these for breakfast everyday since surgery. You can buy 2lb. tubs from any GNC store, or on their website, but it is MUCH CHEAPER at Vitacost.com:

Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Double Rich Chocolate -- 2.07 lbs - www.Vitacost.com

Lanakila · 07-05-2008, 08:47 PM

I decided to order a zillion samples. I don't have a date yet, but I want to be able to have chosen some good protein drinks before I'm actually post-op, starving, and desperate. I ordered from bariatriceating, vitalady, and unjury. Today was my first test drive. The VHT Extreme Smoothie in Strawberry Supreme tastes like strawberry Quik. My hubby is being a good sport and taste testing my stuff and he's the one that made that comparison. We both hated the EAS Chocolate drink that we bought from Wal-Mart. The flavor was nice, but it was so "thin" tasting that we scratched that one from the list.

I'll keep you posted!

micountryfarm · 07-05-2008, 08:52 PM

Hello!
I have not drank one protein shake to date. I can't stand the taste and can't gag them down. I use Isopure already made drinks and love New Whey Protein Bullets. Both products can be bought at GNC stores. You can also get the bullets at Barix clinics. Both stores have websites.
Good Luck!
Stacey

tammygirl · 07-05-2008, 09:59 PM

I like the Unjury shakes. You can order samples from their web site at www.unjury.com

Tammygirl

MarylandMommy · 07-05-2008, 10:12 PM

I have been doing the Atkins shakes...I also like the Muscle Milk Chocolate....I just ordered Gourmet Whey Smooth Peanut Butter Chocolate..from different recommendations, I hope it's good! Also if you call Syntrax they will send you free samples of Nectar! I should receive mine early next week!!

wsw27 · 07-07-2008, 08:32 PM

I use Optifast chocolate and vanilla powder. You can add the Vanilla to cold coffee, add some ice and it tastes like a latte (sort of). I also use Unjury, which mixes with milk so consistency is a bit thicker. I also add Torani Vanilla Bean sugar free syrup sometimes.

Sthernbrat · 07-07-2008, 08:53 PM

For the first time I tryed Nextar Apple protien shake, and I must say it was accually tasty. I was impressed so I think I am going to order that one. I have some others to test will let everyone know how they are as well. Also to pass on saving that my LP nurse gave to me you can order Nextar shakes at www.bestpricenutrition.com for half the price at $24.95. Good luck to everyone!

Ariel · 07-07-2008, 09:24 PM

I really like Carnation's instant breakfast. It tasty, cheap and sold in my regular supermarket so I don't feel so weird about drinking it. I don't like the idea of going to GNC or other vitamin stores to get a protein shake it makes me feel that something is wrong with me.

Lanakila · 07-08-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ariel

I really like Carnation's instant breakfast. It tasty, cheap and sold in my regular supermarket so I don't feel so weird about drinking it. I don't like the idea of going to GNC or other vitamin stores to get a protein shake it makes me feel that something is wrong with me.

Unless I am reading the label wrong, Carnation's is not a low carb shake...just lower calorie because of the limited sugar. While it has a fair amount of protein, my surgeon and nutritionist stressed that the purpose of drinking these protein drinks is to provide a protein supplement not carb energy. They said that the protein is to meet the needs of your body, but that you are supposed to be getting your carbs and such from your food. I dunno, maybe they're are hard-core or something.

If I'm missing a yummy product that they make that meets the high protein, low carb goals please share! I'd love a better option!

grlwunderkas · 07-08-2008, 08:30 AM

I also like the New Whey bullets - I mix mine with some type of juice (just gotta watch the sugar). For protein shakes, Isopure makes a powder - it's okay...I've taken the chocolate powder already and mixed it with frozen yogurt (vanilla or chocolate), a little bit of peanut butter, some skim milk, and a banana...that was pretty good.

But other than that, I get unflavored protein powder and mix it with a scoop of chocolate slim fast powder (I like the taste) and I get the skim milk plus - so when it's all said and done, I get about 35+ grams of protein in a shake that I make with one scoop protein powder, one scoop slim fast (the higher protein version), and about 10 - 12 ounces of skim milk plus. I bought a few shaker bottles from GNC...they have a little metal ball inside and it takes all the clumps out - makes everything nice and smooth...