Question:
I neeed some good....

I will be having surgery soon and would like to hear some of your ideas on protein drinks and wonderful things you have come up with that taste good. Anything for a liquid diet would be helpful as well. Thanks!    — missyheffelfinger (posted on September 29, 2006)

September 28, 2006
the most tollerable for me right now is ispure vanilla mixed with orange juice the lite orange juice though..it is not bad.. good luck on your surgery.. i had mine on 8/7/06 down 56 pounds so far.
   — cyndie M.

September 29, 2006
hi, i really enjoy the shakes from bariactriceating.com they are very good and have a great formulation also. good luck, sally
   — calgal

September 29, 2006
I take a cup of Light Silk, a scoop of protein powder (whey protein, it dissolves better, no grit!) 1/2 a banana and 2 ice cubes and blend. Tastes great to me. I also freeze my own fruit and add that sometimes. I take blueberries and freeze them on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes and then put into tupperware and deep freeze. Then when I want to add a handful, they are loose in the container. I do the same thing with fresh strawberries. I cut the stem off, freeze on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes and dump into a tupperware container. If you have a Trader Joe's near you (incredible little grocery store chain!) they sell fresh pineapple and fresh mango, already frozen in pieces, no sugar added. This way I can change-up the shake everytime I make one. If you are having a RNY, watch the fruit the first few weeks, to much sugar, even natural sugar, could cause dumping. If you are having lap-band, then no problem with the fruit.
   — WMKaisla

September 29, 2006
Hands down the easiest protein I got down was the Protidiet drinks. Get the concentrates, not the powders. They are fantastic - based on gelatin protein, so they go down very easily like Crystal Light with no funky aftertaste. The cheapest place I've found them online is here: http://gallery.bcentral.com/ProductDetails.aspx?GID=5150679&PID=4879436. That is pretty cheap because most places charge $10.00 a box for them. This stuff, in my opinion, is the very best for bariatric patients though because it doesn't make you nauseous. Some people just can't hack the whey proteins...at least early on. That being said, as far as whey proteins go, the best tasting mix I found is Unjury. You can also use the low carb (now called low calorie) milks which are essentially just a protein drink, but they taste more like the real thing. The Calorie Countdown chocolate milk is my favorite. It tastes better than the regular chocolate milk, in my opinion. Has a rich thick flavor/texture. I use it for mochas as well. It has 12 grams of protein per 8 ounce serving. Ounce for ounce that is more than some protein shakes out there. The regular Calorie Countdown milk is great for having with low-carb cereal too, and I make my oatmeal with it to boost the protein level. You can also use it to make sugar free pudding. I used the chocolate and added a scoop of chocolate Unjury powder to sugar free chocolate pudding and it was a fabulous "treat" to get your protein in. Hope that helps!
   — Dinka Doo

September 29, 2006
I drink Revival Soy three times a day...low carb made w/ splenda and it tastes great! They will send you free samples...their website is www.revivalsoy.com. I have tried every protein drink on the market and by far this is the best...also Muscle Milk is good which you can get at Vitamin Express. Good luck on your surgery...it will be the best thing you do in your life!
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 30, 2006
Hi Missy, I like the chocolate whey protein powder (20g) mixed with the low carb chocolate slimfast also 20g. Eve
   — scaryreader

October 2, 2006
I have not found any protein drinks that taste good, I just get it down.
   — Novashannon

October 3, 2006
I drank a protien drink from GNC it is called liquid protien I mixed it with crystal light it was really good. Infact I am a yr and a half out and I still drink it. Protien is great for you. So make sure to get lots of it...
   — NYCindy