Question:
Is CARB_SOLUTIONS a good protein drink to have after surgery?

   — Gail J. (posted on June 26, 2001)

June 26, 2001
Hi Gail - I use Carb Solutions and am 4 weeks post-op - down 29#s. I use the powdered vanilla and chocolate. With the vanilla, I add a banana (for the potassium)...a little crushed ice & water. I prefer this one to most of the others. Good Luck, Karan
   — chance2lv

June 26, 2001
I guess it is good but carb solutions taste SUPER NASTY! YUK... It has a VERY BAD taste and after taste.... but thats just my opinion. I go to GNC for my protien.
   — [Anonymous]

June 26, 2001
I tried the ready mixed carb solutions just so I would know if I liked it or not after surgery, it was NAAASSSTTTYYYY,it was very sweet to me and left an after taste and also tasted alittle chalky but this is just my opinion,I did try the choc.
   — Jennie D.

June 26, 2001
I tried carb solutions as a new post-op, and one sip led me to throw the rest of the can (powdered)away. It was by far the worst protein drink I've tried, and I've tried several. The GNC suggestion is good ... often the staff has made recommendations for me, and if I don't like something, they'll take it back with a receipt, so no risk.
   — lpsrabbit

June 26, 2001
I buy the pre mixed, not the powder, and I found it was really sweet, so I mix it half of a bottle with 4 oz of skim milk, it takes me longer to drink them, but I like the smooth taste, and they are easy to get down. They have vanilla, chocolate (which I dont like to much) and Cappacino Sp?. I like them way more then the other 6 protein drinks I tried, but its all about personal choice, and taste. Good Luck!
   — Ann A.

June 26, 2001
I did use Carb Solutions right after surgery & I didn't think it was to bad, but it was a little on the thick side. I haven't used it since I started using ProBlend 55(love this one) Have tried Strawberry,Chocolate & Vanilla.
   — socco58

July 25, 2001
I personally like the pre-made Carb-Solution's. I do agree it's thick and sweet and you should mix with milk.
   — Bonnie L.

September 18, 2005
I love the ready to drink vanilla....am 14 months out and this is the FIRST one that I can swallow...I have not tried the powder, but the vanilla is good.
   — Barbara M.