Protein Shakes

[BLAH 9]

I just purchased a Syntha 6 vanilla ice cream Protein Shake & I did not like it at all I'm having such a hard time finding one that I can drink without having to gag or anything can I have some suggestions?

[CrystalYOLO 3]

Try Gold Standard whey, it is completely milk based and with just Water added it taste like a milk shake. I love the bananna flavor but they are all good, and highly recommended by a lot of people in the fitness world.

http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/100-whey-gold-standard-p-201.html

[wildrose1966 396]

My dr made me do Optifast pre op and now that is the only one I can drink. It is costly, but as I start eating more solids I am trying not to drink my Protein. Pre op I found that ice cold, blended with a straw made it easier. I guess I aquired a taste.

I tried alot of Protein drinks and foods and returned or threw out all of them . GNC does have a 30 day return policy if you are testing them out now.

[BLAH 9]

Thank you!! & yeah I'm purchasing them from GNC so I can exchange them

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

I had a lot of problems with the shakes also, I am not a big milkshake person and I did not like the smell or the sweetness of most shakes. In the beginning I ordered some from a website, bariatriceating.com Their shakes are low in calorie and not sweet. I loved the chocolate, the Peanut Butter cookie and latte flavored. Over time I have learned to like, a powdered form that I can purchase locally. My favorite is Pure Protein Chocolate and Vanilla. I mix the Vanilla with Mio Water flavoring or PB2 powder and sugar free syrups. I also like some of Jay Robb's, he has an egg white and a whey brand. The orange tastes like a dream-cycle especially if you mix it with TruAde sugar free drink (no carbonation) I really hate the premixed stuff reminds me of Ensure or Boost (I'm a nurse and have delivered this to patients over the years and hate the smell) If you can find some individual serving size packages, from GNC, the Vitamin Store, Whole Foods or CVS this may cost a little more upfront but at least you can try a variety and pick some you like.

[BLAH 9]

Thank you & I'm going to purchase Jay Robb's Vanilla

[ElleG 394]

Try Unjury and Jay Robb. They both have packets you can sample before you buy the jug. You will find one keep sippin!

[NaNcyNiCoLe 94]

Does it have to be shakes from the doctors office or GNC? I was thinking about the Protein shakes that special K makes or slim fast. Would that work? I'm asking because I'm having my surgery in December and would like to know,

Thanks

[mamamia89 22]

I know every doctor is different but I was told that slim fast and the Special K drinks were too high in carbs or sugar and not enough Protein. But never hurts to ask. I order mine from www.mybariatricpantry.com and its the nectar brand!! Love them! Good luck!

[BLAH 9]

You can get them from your doctors office or GNC your doctor should provide you with a list of Protein shakes they recommend & the nutritionist said no about drinking slim fast is not allowed & about special k I don't know you should ask them I purchased so many Protein Shakes from GNC & I could not drink any of them they were not good at all I could not keep them down without gagging I finally found one & is gnc lean shake strawberry & chocolate I loved it I have to call the doctors office to ask if I can drink them

[carol285 145]

I love the GNC Go Lean ready to drink shakes, they come in 4 pks or a case of 12 in vanilla, chocolate or strawberry I find the vanilla especially enjoyable at Breakfast time on rushed mornings!

[carol285 145]

PS: They have 25g of Protein & only 170 calories per 14oz shake

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

The shakes that are lower in carbs are better for us. The ones that give your 20-25 gms of Protein per serving are the best. Early on I took in 70 plus gms of protein a day and there was no way I could get this much protein from food. I will even add (not don't get grossed out) liquid egg whites to my Protein Shakes when I mix them with ice in the blender. Protein is key to our weight loss and the key to not getting hungry between meals. The Special k drinks and slim fast are higher in carbs, calories and lower in protein. Unjury is also another good shake but you need to order that one also. If you have not had surgery yet you have time to play around and find something you like. Also what I liked before surgery and what I liked after surgery was different. I went through a period when everything tasted funny. Can't explain that either. Good luck.

[BLAH 9]

Carol those are the ones I tried & I loved them!

[carol285 145]

OOPS I meant Total Lean from GNC....25g Protein, 6g carbs (2%daily total so good for us)