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I am on day 1 of the pre diet and have now had 1 chocolate and 1 vanilla and I am pretty sure that had the sour puss face the whole time. They are terrible. I did them in my bullet with ice. I did get some instant coffee to try to mocha them a bit, 2 down, 54 to go........this is going to be tough. Not sure how it will go at work, will need to bring in my ice cube trays and even the bullet.............give me the strength.

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Definitely try some other brands! It shouldn't make you a sour puss! :angry:

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Walmart sells a whey Protein Powder with 23 g of Protein and only 3 carbs. It come in chocolate and french vanilla. I got the french vanilla, used 8oz skim milk and some frozen fruit. Didn't even need ice. I sometimes put one packet of splenda in it to sweeten it up. It is really good. I ran out so I went to sams and got the pure protein stuff that was recommended by some people on this sight.....YUCK! Needless to say that after 2 shakes, I went to walmart and got my old stuff. I don't know how to describe it. Even though it was blended, it still tasted like powder. Unjury chocolate was really good too.

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I love Unjury chocolate splendor mixed with almond milk. & if you really want a treat add a bit of PB2 to it.

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Thanks for the suggestions, but Optifast is mandated by my surgeon, I even purchased 2 weeks worth them. I can't believe I bought something that tastes so bad. I don't think I can get 4 of them in a day, maybe 3. 4 a day plus 1 fruit and 1 veggie, sf Jello and sf popsicles. My fruit and veggie tonight are going to be wonderful.

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Ohhhh....well, keep posting and venting! That's what we're here for!

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can't find the Walmart brand at any walmart

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It may not be their brand. They sell a few brands. Try online. I used to buy the Fortress Super Advantage Whey powder in vanilla and strawberry. Mix and match until you find what works.

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body fortress whey is good , mix it with soy milk and it will keep you full for a few hours.

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can't find the Walmart brand at any walmart

Sorry----The brand I got at Sam's that was nasty was Pure Protein PLUS....the yummy one I got at Walmart was just branded Pure Protein.< /p>

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I did manage to choke down my 3rd shake today, couldn't do the 4th. Using a straw helped, didn't that to deal with that awful smell.............13 more days is going to be really really tough.

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I am on day 1 of the pre diet and have now had 1 chocolate and 1 vanilla and I am pretty sure that had the sour puss face the whole time. They are terrible. I did them in my bullet with ice. I did get some instant coffee to try to mocha them a bit, 2 down, 54 to go........this is going to be tough. Not sure how it will go at work, will need to bring in my ice cube trays and even the bullet.............give me the strength.

My dr was an Optifast guy too... I had to have 5 each day during pre op diet... I wasn't allowed anything but shakes, v8, chicken broth and sugar free Popsicles. The shakes are so much better if you mix with ice in a blender. I on,y liked the chocolate...but others have added flavoring to the vanilla ones I have been told. Just drink them super cold. If a blender wasn't availed...like at work I would pour them in a cup and toss in the freezer for about 20 then shake.< /p>

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Thanks, I have been putting them in the bullet with ice, thinking I might have to drag the bullet to work this week..........just don't want the questions, will try day 1 at work with bringing ice and putting in the freezer for a bit. I really need to try to get that 4th one in.

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I don't know if this compares to the bullet but I bought a blender a few weeks ago at Target. I think it is by Hamilton Beach and is only available at Target. I just put my milk in it, my powder and add some fruit and hit a button. After I am done, I take the glass off of the base, stick my straw in it, and go to town! It only costs $15 and I got it in a fun pink color as well. I don't know if it is powerful enough to crush huge ice cubes or not but it does work on smaller ice. I highly recommend it because it is so portable.

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