what to buy?

Hi all!! I would like to buy some of the protein shakes now and give them a try before the surgery. Any suggestions? Janean

Actually my surgeon request : carnation instant breakfast no sugar/lo carb forumul...make with the carb countdown milk for added protein.... i have bought a box but i have not tasted it . SOME of the lo carb shakes are nasty like the one im useing to loose weight before surgery, but with a packet of splenda, 4 ice cubes, dash of chocolate extract in the blender i love it. The new Slimfast lo carb shakes are pretty good too! GOOD LUCK!

Hi Janean... Its true your taste buds do change..Most of the shakes made me gag..the first month I used carnation instant breakfast no sugar/no carb shakes. I used a 1/2 of pack/ 6 oz of skim plus / few cubes and also 1 scoop of procell protein powder..but to be honest I like it without the protein powder..it says it has no taste , but i think thats bs lol..you have to go out and try alot of them until you find the one you like the *******so heard the sugar free/ no carb slimfast are pretty good..I am gonna go try them. This week is my 7th week post op and I go for as much protein that I can handle..always eat protein first! Good Luck Terri

hi janean i was recommended met-rx protein plus by a friend of mine who did not have wls but is in amazing shape. it is soy based and you can add either water or skim milk plus for added protein. just the shake with water is 42 grams of protein. they taste great and you can mix things like a banana to the chocolate or orange crystal light to the vanilla to switch them up. (it also comes in strawberry.) you can find it at any vitamin store. i think gnc also sells it. good luck! muah! shea

If you go to bariatriceating.com you can get sample packs of diferent ones. That helped me decide and not cost me a fortune. Eileen

i use slim fast lo carb shakes chocolate royale and i have become addicted to them...... they are not to bad some of them are not drinkable Stacy 232/140 at goal

Hi! I use the Atkins Advantage Shakes They come in many flavors! I personally love the Chocolate Delight and the Vanilla. Each can has 20 grams of protein in it. Good Luck Nina

Jenean...My doctor recommended Advant Edge Carb Control shakes. I really like the vanilla ones...which is odd since I am a chocoholic! They are really high in protein and actually do stay with you! I have one at like 7:00 am and I am not hungry till around 11:30!! Usually I am looking for something to gnaw on during those hours...I have done Carnation, and Slim Fast....(regular and low carb)....I actually prefer the Advant Edge. You can pick them up at Wal-Mart for like 5.00 for four PREMADE shakes...I like that the best...premade!!! grab it, stick a straw in it and go! Hope this has been helpful! Hope

I just wanted to thank everyone for all of your ideas.....I feel like I'm "nesting" or something...I'm painting, cleaning, I want to get prepared. It must be because spring is here and the surgery is near. Love, Janean

Jenean...My doctor recommended Advant Edge Carb Control shakes. I really like the vanilla ones...which is odd since I am a chocoholic! They are really high in protein and actually do stay with you! I have one at like 7:00 am and I am not hungry till around 11:30!! Usually I am looking for something to gnaw on during those hours...I have done Carnation, and Slim Fast....(regular and low carb)....I actually prefer the Advant Edge. You can pick them up at Wal-Mart for like 5.00 for four PREMADE shakes...I like that the best...premade!!! grab it, stick a straw in it and go! Hope this has been helpful! Hope