Question:
What are the best protein shakes for before and after wls?

   — Pam M. (posted on June 23, 2004)

June 23, 2004
My favorite is 100% Whey Protein spplememt. The flavor is Double Rich Chocolate. I use my blended and then put it in the frezzer until almost froze. I love it. Gook luck on finding one that you like. I bought mine at the GNC store. If you are not happy with it or just don't like it. They will exchange it for what ever you want.
   — LeeAnn W.

June 23, 2004
I like ProScore 100 choco. 2 sc + 7 oz water + a lil ice, blend with hand blender. Perfection in a glass. I also use Pure Whey Stack choco, 1.5 sc + 6 oz water, shaken. Very nice. I use a coupla others, but those are my two faves
   — vitalady

June 23, 2004
I prefer Ultra Pure Protein shakes. They come ready made and provide 35 grams of protein w/only 4 grams of carbs. They can be purchased at GNC. My favorite is the chocolate.
   — Michelle H.

June 23, 2004
Most likely, everyone is going to have a different opinion on this due to having different taste. My personal choices so far have been the Revival Shakes at 1-800-REVIVAL or http://www1.revivalsoy.com/index.lasso they give you several different flavors to choose from and you can choose from Unsweetened, Splenda, Fructrose, Low Calorie Artificial Sweetener. Another thing if you can still tolerate lactose. I like to buy the Carb Countdown milk and add a scoope of "Any Whey Protien" to it in the smoothie maker add a little ice and ake a shake. Love the chocolate! This give me 12 protiens from the milk and 17g from the ANY WHEY totals 29g of protien in one shake. Being a DS patient my requirements for protien are 120g per day with no more than 30 in one meal. Your body only absorbs up to 30g at a time, so anything more than this would be wasted. The ANY WHEY protien can be added to all kinds of foods, not just shakes. The cheapest I've seen it sold is on http://www.bariatricadvantage.com its like 13.99 at GNC its 19.99. (sorry to get off track a bit there) Best of luck to you.
   — smoore_911

June 23, 2004
My favorites after nearly 2 1/2 years are the Nectar mixes and GlycerLean (Vanilla and Malted). Both mix with water (less calories) and since I am lactose intolerant that helps a lot.
   — kultgirl

June 24, 2004
LIFE TIME FITNESS has awesome protein...either premade or powder. They also have protein bars that are good. Go to www.lifetimefitness.com
   — cschloesser

June 24, 2004
Well, this isn't really a "shake" but I love Protein Ice from GNC. It tastes and looks like Kool Aid and has a whopping 40 grams of protein with 160 calories and no carbs. I'm not that into shakes, but have found that Unjury protein powders are pretty good and they've got puddings and things too. (unjury.com) Last, but not least, manageyourweight.com has interesting protein choices like beef and chicken broth, and cream of tomato soup. The beef broth is very good, the others--so-so. The beef broth has 15 grams of protein, 80 cals and 5 gms carbs per serving and is a very nice change from shakes and a nice, nutritious warm-up on cold winter afternoons! I hope this helps!
   — susannahs

June 24, 2004
I had a really hard time finding a protein that I could stand, much less like. I like the Nectar for fruit flavored protein and I like Champion Pure Whey in the chocolate and also the mocha. The banana flavor is actually pretty good too. What you might do is order samples of many brands until you find one you like. I order from www.wlssuccess.com. Good luck!
   — Michele P.