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I don't want to spend a ton on them, and I've never liked any of them, can't get past that powdery feel to them. Anyone know one that is similar to slim fast, I have been able to tolerate those.

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I like the lowcarb choc. EAS. They are premade in little silver cartons. I keep them very cold...much better that way. I hope you find the ones that work for you.

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costco Premier Protein shakes. $24 for 18 shakes, chocolate or vanilla. I use chocolate from freezer for about 50 minutes for a thicker slushy shake for my Breakfast.< /p>

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All good suggestions, also if you are looking for prepared shakes, the Atkins ones are pretty good.

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Thanks for the suggestions, I tried the muscle milk ones and don't think I want to drink those. I have to find some by Friday!!

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My surgeon suggested EAS ones so I bought those prior to surgery for my pre-op and took a sip and about gagged. I told him I couldn't do it, I literally about threw up. I then went to GNC and told them I hated a chalky tasting type of ones so they let me sample some. I found one called GNC brand Lean shake Swiss Choc., didn't like the strawberry or Vanilla but the Swiss Choc was great, anyway, I drank those and then also drank Isopure in grape however those had an aftertaste. The IsoPure is a clear like Kool-aid type of Protein Shake and I alternated between the two for my pre-op. Now, I keep the Lean Shake choc. on hand for something quick or when I get fills and I'm on liquids right after. I'm sure there are others at GNC that they would let you sample, I just didn't. Good luck.

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Nothing against EAS Protein Shakes, maybe it was the strawberry I tasted. Maybe the other ones are good. Just ones preference.

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Unjury UNflavored is all I can tolerate; add it to ANYTHING

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Syntrax sweets double stuffed cookie is delicious! I have tried many others and this is the only one that doesn't have a powdery Protein taste. I drink it every morning for breakfast and it keeps me satisfied for a long time

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Syntrax sweets double stuffed cookie is delicious! I have tried many others and this is the only one that doesn't have a powdery Protein taste. I drink it every morning for Breakfast and it keeps me satisfied for a long time

Where can I find those?!

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I use the total lean shakes from GNC. They are not chalky but seem really sweet after awhile. I can tolerate them but not anything made from powder. I hope you find something u like.

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An alternative my NUT gave me is the NO SUGAR ADDED Carnation Instant Breakfast shakes. They come in a blue carton (either in packets or loose powder) don't get the yellow box, you mix it with 8 ounces of skim milk and add 3 T of non-fat powdered dry milk and it is about 20 grams of Protein. They are good. I mix them in the blender w/ ice and they are tasty. They come in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. I only drink the chocolate. You can find the mix at most grocery or superstores. I have tried many Protein Drinks and cannot stand most of them. But I am very squeamish about foods/textures, etc. Good luck.

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You should definitely check out the Syntrax Matrix line...They are fabulous!! haven't had a bad one yet! They have all kinds of flavors and to me they all tast like slightly melted milkshakes. I have the "blender bottle", there are no dissolving issues, and they do not taste powdery or have that funny Protein aftertaste. When mixed with fat free milk they average about 32 g protein, 2 g carb :-) I was doing the "trial runs" as i'm still pre-op and wanted to find some that i liked, b/c like you, I don't like many of the shake options. I have found myself actually wanting these!! woohoo! I ordered mine from www.mybariatricpantry.com they actually have samples you can order so you don't sink money on something and then not like it :-) Good luck to you!!!

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I see you didn't have much like w/ Muscle Milk. I really dislike the powdered version that requires mixing but genuinely enjoy the pre-made chocolate version. The colder the better.

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