Protein Shakes

We all have very different tastes and what one person likes you may hate and vice versa.  I for example don't like any of the ones mentioned above by others and they may hate the ones I love. My favorites for example are Champion Pure Whey chocoloate and Gaspari MyoFusion Banana Perfection.

I would highly reccomend going to vitalady.com and look at her offereings and buy a bunch of her samples.  She sells then for just a few bucks each.    That way you know what your taste buds like.  

I use the Whey Protein at Walmart. Variety of flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Peanut Butter, and others depending on Walmart you are in. Can be mixed with Water or milk.

I'd suggest talking to the nutritionist or dietician that your surgeon should have working with their practice to get an idea of how MUCH protein they recommend you get per serving.

I've been told that our bodies can't use more than about 20 to 25 grams of protein at a time.. so if you're drinking something with 40 grams of protein, half of it will be wasted.

I really didn't use protein drinks much at all.  DH bought me a canister of the Walmart Whey stuff, ended up giving most of it away to a new gal. It was a waste of $$ as far as I'm concerned.   I drank canned soup that had been whirled in a blender during post-op and didn't worry about how much protein I was getting for those 2 weeks.  And I didn't have to do a pre-op diet (don't hate me).

For what it's worth, I did get samples of Unjury and Syntrax Nectars and they're not bad.  I don't remember what the numbers on Unjury are, but Syntrax nectars are usually 90 to 100 calories per serving and 23 grams of protein and 0 carbs.

If you'll write to the folks at syntrax (si03.com is the website, don't remember the email..) and ask about samples, they'll probably give you a phone number to call to get 12 different flavors for 12.00 .. including shipping.  Not too bad.

RTD (ready to drink):  I like Muscle Milk LIGHT (regular has too many calories for my liking.. and my bariatric nurses agree) in vanilla creme or strawberry creme.  It also comes in chocolate, but I think the chocolate has a weird fake taste.   EAS Carbvantage (or Carbcontrol.. something with EAS & Carb in the name) is a second runner up in the French Vanilla.  The trick to making these taste good is to get them very very cold.

Good luck on finding something you like.  But really, you might not need them at all.

Arbonne Essentials Protein Shake Mix is great.  I much prefer the Vanilla as the Chocolate is a little too chocolate for me.  Our products are GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN CERTIFIED.

The protein shake mix is made with rice and pea protein - which is easily digested.  It packs a whomping  20g of protein in each shake (2 scoops).  

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Power Packs (for Men or Women)
Calcium, Omega 3 supplements
Herbal Colon Cleanse
Super Chews for Kids and Teens (packed with 15 essential vitamins and minerals)
Antioxidant Immunity Booster Drink
Balancing Creams (for pre-menopausal or menopausal women)
Protein Shake Mix  or Ready-to-go Protein shakes
Daily Fiber Boost (packs 12g of fiber in each shake - combined one scoop in Protein Shake)
Fit Chews (for in between meal snacks)
Energy Fizz Tabs
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