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any recommendations for Protein Shakes or powders that have little after taste? that is my biggest problem (that and consistency i guess). I am getting banded in 3 weeks and really need to work this out. any suggestions or ways to get sampler packets of Protein powders/shakes would be so helpful!!!

thanks!

also Vitamins that people use that are best? i need to take a Multivitamin and Calcium and would like to add fish oil but i have not liekd any of the liquid ones i have tried. suggestions for how to take it or brands that taste better would be appreciated!

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For premade Premier brand (which advertises on the site is quite good. Available at costco and Sam's. For Vitamins my doctor says to look for Choline in the multi. I take the store brand version of Flintstone chewables from Costco. I also take Caltrate Plus D chewable for Calcium, Vitafusion gummies Fiber and Vitafusion Gummy Vitamin D, Biotin 5,000 mg (tick tack size capsule), and Iron 65 mg. Since my doctor recommends stuff from regular stores I don't really see the need to buy expensive bariatric vitamins. After all thin people take regular vitamins.

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Thank for the hints, my surgery is going to be on July 18 and I was wondering what would be a good store Protein shake. Somebody else in you tube recommended premier as well.

Thank you

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I'll second the Premier shakes. I tried a bunch of powders: Syntrax nectar, unjury, JayRob and I couldn't stand any of them, I thought they all had a horrible aftertaste. The premier shakes don't have that aftertaste for me. I also like the EAS advantedge carb control shake in strawberry. It only has 17g of Protein, so not nearly as much as permier (30g) but they are good for a difference. I've found EAS at the grocery store, target etc.

As for Vitamins my doctor recommends 2 Flinstones chewables a day, so that's what I take. They don't taste as good as I remember though.

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I have tried Unjury and Walmart brand and CVS of Protein Powder. I use low fat and latose free milk and fill with ice. I got the flavored "sugar free" carmel, hazelnut to add to my Protein Shake, you can find it at walmart about 2-3 a bottle. I also have unsweetend Coco powder and pumkin pie spice. I also add cinnamin to my shakes too. I will add a 1/2 pack of stevia to my shake mix and use defaf coffee. youtube has examples of bandsters with alot of good ideas-thats where I found most of my information. Good luck! :D

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I have tried unjury and Walmart brand and CVS of Protein powder. I use low fat and latose free milk and fill with ice. I got the flavored "sugar free" carmel, hazelnut to add to my Protein shake, you can find it at walmart about 2-3 a bottle. I also have unsweetend Coco powder and pumkin pie spice. I also add cinnamin to my shakes too. I will add a 1/2 pack of stevia to my shake mix and use defaf coffee. youtube has examples of bandsters with alot of good ideas-thats where I found most of my information. Good luck! :D

my surgeons office recommended Unjury. do you have flavors that you use for these delicious sounding concoctions? or do you use the unflavored?

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I have tried the Unjury "unflavored" choc and strawberry. I purchased the variety package from Unjury and then I picked what I liked. My friend got me the "cheese sauce" Protein but I have not tried it yet. Actually, what you mix with it will make it taste better but at the same time watch the calorie intake of the mixtures!

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I love the banana and chocolate flavors made by Bariatic Advantage. Both can have flavors added to them---like Sugar Free Chocolate mint Syrup in the chocolate and Peanut Butter to the banana.

The shakes are not as good to me made with Water. I use skim milk. They have 27grams of Protein in one 8 oz shake. Some of the best numbers on the market!!! I also use VitaBand. The Vitamin made by Bariatric Advantage. My surgeons office sells the products so it's easy to pick up during a visit! I know they cost more but I have compared them to some of the others--/ you get what you pay for. I take one Vitamin A day-chewable watermelon flavor--- 180 in a bottle. That's a 3 months supply.

I am a fanatic about the protein! I have always been told I have beautiful hair and I don't want that to change :)

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I have tried Body Fortress powders (Walmart), Pure Protein powders, Jay Robb (I only like orange dreamsicle, the others have a weird aftertaste), etc but I always come back to the pre-made Premier Nutrition chocolate shakes. I wouldn't sing their praises in terms of flavor (think watered down chocolate milk), but I can stomach them and they aren't terrible. I do sometimes add sugar free syrups or mix with fruits to change the taste up.

You could also go to a local Vitamin Shoppe (or other supplement store) and buy the sample packs. I know unjury and nectar Protein both sell sample packs online.

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My surgeons office sells Prescript Fit and I prefer it over the others I tried. It is Egg protien and it is best mixed in a blender... It is smooth and creamy and thick and helps keep you full for several hours.

I have tried Body Fortress, Gladiator , GNC Lean shake and Muscle Milk.

The premade muscle milk are great if your in a hurry on the go.

Hope this helps. :-)

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I like the Premier Protein pre-mixed shakes, you get them at costco. But honestly I find all Protein Drinks have a funny taste...unless you drink with a straw! I know many of us have been told not to, but I just sip slowly. It gets rid of whatever funny odor I'm smelling/tasting and helps it go down easier.

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