Which protein powder do you like?

carolw1229
on 9/19/17 6:06 pm
VSG on 10/18/17

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

Cathy H.
on 9/19/17 6:12 pm
VSG on 10/31/16

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.

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on 9/19/17 6:34 pm
VSG on 03/28/17

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.

Gwen M.
on 9/19/17 6:53 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

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.

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Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 9/19/17 7:06 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

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.

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joanne0658
on 9/20/17 10:11 am

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 . . . .

Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs

carolw1229
on 9/20/17 5:26 pm
VSG on 10/18/17

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!

Andiemarie30
on 9/21/17 2:56 pm
VSG on 03/21/17

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

Stacy160
on 9/22/17 10:13 am

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


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dh101
on 9/26/17 11:22 am
VSG on 06/29/17

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.

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