any good protein drinks-what to have on hand at home after RNY

i am having the RNY on March 30th...yes!!!  and i am trying to get all my "ducks in a row" as far as having on hand as many protein shakes, drinks, vitamins, etc as possible. i don't want to over do it so if anyone has any suggestions i would sure appreciate it!

 I tried manny...Atkins, EAS, Boost, Glucerna, and Carnations Instant breakfast ( no suger added).....I hated them all but tolerated the carnation. ( but that was only 5 gms of protein)

I tried Unjury and loved the Choc. Later I tried vanilla and didn't like it. Now I've tried unflavored and use it in my decafe coffee ( have to let it cool to below 130) Just try as many as you can. I've read people love the shakes I hate and hate the shakes I love...lol...best wishes on your upcoming surgery.

thanks so much for your reply..i will just keep experimenting. i have a feeling i am not going to like the shakes either unless i make them at home with fruit and stuff. but at work it will be difficult to find one i can tolerate. but thanks again for your help! Allison

From my own experience and some others I found out that it is best not to invest in large quantities of any one kind of protien drink before surgery because after surgery I found my tolerance and taste changed and needed to find other drinks I could tolerate. I ended up using unflavored whey protien powder and mixed it with half cup LF milk and 4 0z lite and fit strawberry yogurt (mixed just with a spoon). Later when I was farther out I added the protien into SF instant pudding mix and other foods, just need to experiment with different things.

Wishing you all the ebst on your WLS journey.

Sher

thank you for the info. that is a great idea! i didn;t think of that. i actually think that is a great idea to mix the plain protein powder with something like pudding or yougart. i am actually thinking of adding it to my coffee in the morning. i wonder how that would turn out? i guess i will expermenting after all is well said and done! thanks for taking the time to answer....Allison

You can add the powder to hot liquids like decaf coffee or sf hot cocoa, just be sure to tempur it first, by mixing the powder in a little cold liquid  ie. water or milk and then slowly mix it into the hot beverage or it might clump. That doesn't hurt it only it's not so appetizing.

Sher

thanks so much for your input. this all so new to me and i appreciate your help...Allison

My advice is to get as many samples as you can. That way you haven't invested in a big canister and didn't waste money if you don't like it. I have a sweetner allergr so I used 4 oz of Ensure (regular) and 4 oz. of soy milk (milk turned out to be a no-no for me after surgery. Tore the pouch up something fierce.) and a scoop of unflavored protein. Got me through the liquid phase. Never touched that shake after either. Not as much variety as I would have wanted. I now can tolerate more sugar and use Spirotein (I think that's how it's spelled) and they have great flavors. I know of a place that has root beer float. If I can find the link I will post it for you. I have heard those are good.

Found the link. The have a 16 pack variety pack that is 20 bucks. Not sure if that is expensive or not but it does give you a chance to try different flavors.  http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html

thanks Kathy for your advice. that is good to know about the Ensure and Soy milk with the protein powder added. i tend to not like sweet drinks so i guess i will just have experiment. I will keep you posted. thanks again!
Allison