Protein Drinks.....Suggestions

Hi!  I am new to the board and will be getting the lap band sometime in April.  I am looking for some suggestions for a good tasting protein drink that has at least 25g of protein and less than 8g of sugar.    What is better the powder or pre-mixed?  There are so many out there, I don't where to start :-)  Thanks!

The shakes I use have 17 gms of protein and are low carb.  The brand is EAS carb control.  I think it's like 3 sugars.  They are premixed and taste pretty good.  I like the chocolate and vanilla.  I get them at Walmart.  4 dollars and some change for 4 shakes.  You might find a mix higher in protein and cheaper.  I am able to get in all my protein and like the convenience of the premixed.  Congrats on your impending surgery.

Thanks for your suggestion :-)

-Colleen

Hi cmartin,
My husband and I enjoy the EAS ( he does not have WLS). The ready made ones. I like to take the chocolate and strawberry and mix them together!!!

Also BODY ALIVE and the Vitamin SHOPPE sell OH YEAH protein shakes in the box but also in the refrigerator section, you can purchase one bottle from their and give it a try they have different flavors and different sizes! It tastes like the chocolate yahoo drinks!!!!
They will allow you to break up a box an create your own set of flavors. I have gone to both stores and they are always happy to obliged. These are ready made, and delicious . Again I mix up flavors and its like having a yummy milk shake.

And you can get nonfat plain Greek yogurt ( fage, chobani, dannon , even Walmart brand) * Walmart brand can be a hit or miss, some times one of the walmarts will carry it they are not always consistent. Anyway I get plain nonfat yogurt add 1 truvia ( a sweetner according to your taste) and a frozen strawberry or another type of berry to it. This allows me to control the sugar content , usually 1 frozen strawberry does it for me. You can put it in a blender and some ice and it is delicious!!!! I thought I I hated the nonfat plain Greek yogurt, I don't I LOVE it! I eat it every morning with my organic fiber smart cereal from whole foods!!! And I add cocoa almonds!!!! Yummy!!!! Anyway give it a try. On a yummy dessert is to take the above recipe and mix it up but put it in the freezer until it firms up and it's the best yogurt ice cream around!!!!!

Ok I hope this helps!
Prek3

Thanks so much for your suggestions!  Can't wait to go out tomorrow and see what I can find!

Here is a link to some more references when you go through the clear liquids etc.... http://www.bariatriceating.com/category/basic-be-eating-plans/

Prek3

prek- never thought to mix 2 flavors together.  What a great thought.  I only like the strawberry so so, but I bet I would like it mixed with the chocolate.  Thanks for the idea.

Hi VIP!
Yes I went to the bariatric eating warehouse ( they use to have a store front to it and they allowed you to sample all the products from vitamins to protein shakes). The lady who worked there had these incredible creations!!!!

Banana OH Yeah with strawberry was delicious too!!!!
Prek3

Here's another one to keep for next Fall
A link to a easy protein drink! Not many steps, like 3 steps my kinda shake!

http://www.bariatriceating.com/2011/11/11/drink-more-pumpkin-pie/

Prek3

I like Unjury chicken soup and Syntrex Nectar. My favorites are Fuzzy Navel mixed with a packet of orange Crystal light. I also like their Roadside Lemonade. They also have quite a number of yummy flavors. Do a search online even on Amazon. The ones I get are a large canister and each scoop is 23 grams of protein but if I am having a hard time getting my protein in I just mix up two scoops for 46 grams.