Which protein powder do you like?

My VSG surgery is in 4 weeks. I'm trying to test shakes . Which brand and flavors do you like?

I started with Syntrax Nectar Unflavored and then switched to Isopure Zero Carb because it was cheaper and, in my opinion, just as good. I added my own flavorings, etc.

I could never get a protein powder to not taste horrible so I just gave up. I drink premier protein RTD shakes as coffee creamer.

Optimum nutrition double rich chocolate (it's darker than most chocolates so it's not as sweet)

syntrax mint cookie.

I mix the two in unsweetened almond milk in a blender bottle. Yum.

Don't bother testing shakes just yet. Most people find that their tastes change a LOT post-op, and something they liked (and bought a 10lb tub of) before surgery is really gross after WLS.

Everybody's tastes are very different as well. Some people adore Premier Protein, I could never gag it down. I like Syntrax Nextar, other folks are weirded out by the stuff that's more like Kool-Aid than chocolate milk.

Sooooooooooooooo true! taste changes happened week to week for me. Luckily hubby will drink anything and my nephew is a fitness nut, so once I grew weary of a brand or flavor, I passed it along . . . .

Thank you all!! I've just learned about taste change after surgery. I've heard Unjury protein powder has great flavor and mix well.

Surgery date scheduled for Oct 18!

Unjury has a sample pack that gives you 2 individual packets of each of their flavors. I started with that and now buy the Chocolate Splendor regularly.

Andrea

Syntrax Nectar all the way. It mixes perfectly, and the fruity ones that mix with water especially. No texture, no graininess.

I tried a bunch before surgery, and put up with the surgical team mandated New Directions brand of powders. I found a few I liked and bought some. Then after surgery my system stomped its little feet and forbid me from having anything vaguely sweet. This made the first month really challenging! Luckily I can now tolerate small and occasional sweet foods.