Need Help! Protein Suggestions??

Okay I am trying to buy samples of different protein drinks so that Im prepared for when i have surgery.  Today was the first time i ever tried one and it did not go well! (Yuck).

I tried a sample of Syntrax Nectar in Crystal Sky this morning before leaving for work (i was going to have it for breakfast), and it was soooo not good. I had heard many great reviews about this so i totally was not expecting the horribleness! lol ..... I put it in the fridge and left..... now I'm thinking maybe it needed more water. I added the 8oz the directions said though... i dont know, but i will give it a try this afternoon.

Please let me know what your favorite protein drink is? and where you buy it.  I feel scared that i wont be able to find something i can tolerate because just the thought of this morning makes me disgusted.

Please post your suggestions!! I would be forever grateful.

I've been using the GNC 100% Whey Protein chocolate flavor.  I think the chocolate actually tastes okay.  My husband likes it and so does my aunt.  I tried the cookies and cream and just didn't think it was good, and neither did my husband or aunt.  The plus about GNC is you can return it if you hate it and exchange it for something else.

We tried some Body Fortress and it sucked too.  Maybe if you mixed it with milk, which I can't do.  Or if you doctored it some other way.  

I got a Pure Protein pre mixed vanilla creame from Target last night.  It comes in a pack of 4 and says Eat Good. Look Great. on top.  It has 100 calories, 4g of carb and 21 g of protein.  I was surprised that its really not bad.

I mix my drinks up hours before I drink them.  Before bed I will mix up a total of four servings, using the mixer bottle things from GNC (plastic bottle with whisk type ball in it.)  Then they are really cold the next morning.  I can't let them sit out for more than about 15 minutes maybe 30 before they just aren't good anymore.  

I have been told that the blender is the best way to mix them.  Put some crushed ice, powder and water in and mix it.  I haven't tried it though.  

When you read reviews some people may be mixing them with milk.  That goes over the carbs.  I'm allowed to have but I'm sure it would taste much much better.

Good luck!

Thanks for the info

the only thing i can handle is the carnation no sugar added instant breakfast in chocolate. mixed w/ skim milk it taste just like chocolate milk. it only has 13g of protein so it isnt the best but i cant handle any of the other proteins.

I am exactly the same way. Carnation is the only thing that doesn't make me gag.

There is a website called vita lady dot com.  You can buy samples of different proteins.  This is really important.  Protein is so individual that you need to find one that works for you.  I could not stomach protien when I first had my sugery,  so you may need to drink very watered down protein in those first few weeks but it gets better.  I promise.

Give it a try!

i am horrible with protein shakes.  i totally understand why you dont like them, but i managed to find a brand that doesnt taste like protein.  unjury.  i use the vanilla mixed in with a lactose free milk. and it tastes like a vanilla milk shake..****ep the milk cold.. :))

I used the IDS protein bullets with 42 grams of protein in them. I mix one with 32 ounces of water and it tastes like gatorade, no aftertaste. I like the grape flavor best.

Thanks eveyone!!

My dietician said not to use the protein bullets because they can lead to muscle wasting. Bariatriceating.com has a sample pack with about 15 different protein brands/flavors. That's how I found one that I could actually keep down. It's the best way to find something for you, good luck!