Protein Drink, HELP! LOL

OK ... this is VERY discouraging! Can't be as easy as 'This one is the best' ... I went over to OH library to try and get info on what type of Protein drink I should have hubby pick up for me while I am in the hospital to go along with our baby food and MY GOODNESS! Could it BE any more indiscisive?! Could they possible MAKE the different options a bit more difficult! LOL I know I saw some info on Lindora stuff, took a look at the Lindora web sight and LOVE the idea of choices other than strawberry, chocolate and vanilla (having a whopping choice of three flavors would equivalent my attention level once my 17 year old starts talking about 4 X 4 trucks with 12 inch lift kits and super swamper tires ... once he starts the words all I hear is bla, bla, bla, birds chirpping, crickets in the background, violins, etc., hehehe) By the wide range of taste options Lindora would be the best choice for variety but I see MANY loose and then gain back with it. And I couldn't find where I could buy it local (which I would prefer), only from the web page or an 800 number (which I could deal with) I took a quick look at Wally World (Walmart) this morning and saw Slim Fast, Ensure, etc. and again I believe they are high protein, I really have NO clue, but they are limited flavors. I NEED a good variety so I don't get bored. Another thing, as far as a powder to blend myself, I don't have a blender. I am not interested in getting one, LOL. I want something convient, canned, premixed, that isn't a lot of grief. Also, anyone tell me anything about coffee drinking post RNY? I know it wasn't until after VBG I began drinking coffee and I live for it now. Black only a teaspoon of sugar per BIG mug (changing to a sugar substitute wont be an issue), no milk or cream. I'd love any input on something healthy with variety and good taste (I did see I think it was called Achiev ONE, they had Hazelnut, cappuccino and two other flavors). Can anyone tolorate coffee after RNY? As I said after VBG I could. TIA and Huggs -- Lisa PS (eight days twenty two hours until we meet Dr Smith and either get direct admission for emergency surgery OR a surgical date {geeze the days are REALLY draggin!})

HI LISA, I AM DRINKING SPIRU-TEIN IT IS A POWDER AND YOU MIX IT WITH SKIM MILK 15GRAMS OF PROTEIN FOR EVERY 8 OZ THE HAVE MANY FLAVORS. YOUR TRADIONAL FLAVORS C,V,S. THEN THEY ALSO HAVE SMORES , PEACHES AND CREAM, CAPPACHINO, CHOC&PP , RASBERRY ROYALE AND ECT. I GET MINE AT A HEALTH FOOD STORE BUT THEY ALSO HAVE A WEB SITE JUST TO SEE ALL THE FLAVORS THEY HAVE. IT IS WWW.NATURESPLUS.COM i WISH YOU LUCK AND BEST WISHES.......BETH

Lisa....there are some clear, vs. mixed with milk/soy products....called Isopure that I get from GNC. The grape frost tastes like grape kool-aid with a touch of aftertaste! lol...it's 40 grams of protein. I like the blue...ummm...raspberry I think. They run about $2.50 a bottle. You can sip during the day, refrigerate and the protein doesn't "go bad". Some folks like them, some tolerate...some HATE! You'll find that true of every single drink,mix, etc. It's all about individual tastes. Good luck with Dr. Smith. Oh...coffee....I lost the desire for it for the first at least 6 months...it's been almost a year for me and about 2 months ago we started mixing 1/2 decaf, 1/2 reg. even hubby drinks it that way. The caffeine issue is the problem, it's an irritant to the pouch if you overdo it. Most doctors say no or very little caffeine for that reason. I normally don't drink but one big mug a day of it and I do fine. Good luck!

Lisa, I like the Atkins shakes over lots of ice. There is now a cafe a laute coffee flavored one. I know I did not spell that correctly, but you get the idea. The Atkins taste pretty good, and don't cost an arm and a leg! I also got samples of Unjury from my nutritionist available at Unjury.com This is a powder though, but it did not have the after taste that a lot of them that I tried had. They have samples that you can order. The vanilla and chocolate are my favorite. I think they have strawberry now too. My problem is I just could not find any that I absolutely loved. I spent lots of money on protein powder that I ended up throwing in the trash. So, everyone is different. If you don't want to get a blender, they have a small sized hand mixer that fits right down in your glass available at Walmart. I think it is easier to use with less clean up, just rinse it off! I am so glad to see that your surgery date is getting closer. God bless you! LMW