Protein Shakes taste horrible!!!!!

I am now 7 days post-op and feeling pretty good. There is just one HUGE problem, I don't think I am getting in ANY protein. I can not stand the protein shake I have, it is from Kaiser and it is NuriRecipes, or now known as Optifast HP. It is horrible and makes me gag. Does anyone know of a Protein shake or other protein product that taste good. I really need to go out today to get one. Please help!!

My fav is ProPerfomance protien powder from GNC. I mix it with lactaid No Fat Milk. 1 scoop powder is 20 grms and 8 oz lactaid is 9 for 29 grms. I love the Chocolate Caramel and I add a 1/2 teasp instant coffee and nuke for a few to warm it up. Great first thing in the morning. I also use the Banana Cream mix with lactaid 1/4 banana and 3 frozen strawberrys. Yummy. I had a H E double Hockey Sticks of a time with protien for the first 2 weeks until I started using the lactaid. Mixing with water didnt help with the NASTY smell of dirty feet that protien powders have. But With the lactaid I dont even notice it and it tastes good. I also use the Strawberry or vanilla and chocolate flavors. Sometimes I add Torani flavored SF syrups. I get them at Smart and Final. Also at GNC is an unflavored powder called ANY WHEY, a scoop in your mashed taters or yogurt or broth is another way to sneek it in.

Thank you sooo much. I will go out tonight once I get a ride (still can't drive) and get it!

Just a quick FYI GNC sells this protein in 1 lb Packages and 3 lb tubs. Try the Package and if you hate it. They will take it back. THe have a great refund policy Sue

Hi Karlie - I like Unjury protein powder that I found out about from Weight Loss for Dummies. I have unflavored powder which I add to soups and puddings to boost the protein (20g per scoop, and its tasteless). I also have Chocolate and Vanilla powder which I use to make shakes. You can buy it online at unjury.com. If you get it, I have found some recipies for different shakes (strawberry banana, mochachino, mint, etc). Good luck! Heather

I like Nectar Fuzzy Navel protein. I mix it with 12-16 oz of water (at first I wasn't putting enough water in & I hated the sweetness) now it is the only protein I care for. No aftertaste. I bought mine in a sample from bariatriceating.com but I think they carry it at the vitamin shoppe if you have one near you. Darlene

Hi Karlie, I totally hear you on the protein thing! I am 6 days post op and am also feeling really good EXCEPT for the fact that the protein mixes make me gag! Thanks to everyone *****plied because I was going to post the same question as you! Now atleast I know of some alternative brands I can try. I let you know if I find any others as well. Good Luck! Terri

Good morning. My suggestion would be to go to Bariatriceating.com and order yourself some samples of protein powders to find a few you'd like. They offer single scoop servings for less than $2 a pack. That's how I found the 3 I like the best. Matrix 5.0 I absolutely love because it mixes so well and there's no aftertaste. I use the plain chocolate, this way I can add fresh strawberries or bananas or even some coffee to make a mocchachino (delicious). I also love the Elite chocolate mint, because when I'm craving a little ice cream, I blend this in my Magic Bullet with 5-6 ice cubes and it comes out like a milk shake! Also, I have the Protein Delight strawberry white chocolate... it comes with little pieces of strawberries in it! All of the above I mix with Skim Plus milk for added protein. Hope this helps some! Michele : )

I found I really like the Atkins Advantage Chocolate and Vanilla. 18g per can I believe. Just make sure its VERY cold and WELL shaken.

I tried a tablespoon of protien shake mix yesterday and it had splenda in it and I nearly dumped, that was way too sweet. my dr said no no protien shakes, no spenda, just get the protien from the meat and take 4 vitamins a day