Joni 94 Posted March 24, 2012 Hi All - I am preop and trying out Protein powders and ready-to-drink (RTD) protein beverages. I have now tried 3 RTD's. 1. Pure Protein - chocolate. Meijer's - First sip I thought it was okay. Second sip - not so good. Kind of chalky. Bad after taste. This is a NO for me. 2. MET-Rx Protein Plus RTD 51 - Frosty Chocolate - Meijer's/Vitamin Shoppe. 15 oz (BIG)/240 cal/2 gm fat/51 protein. This was good. No aftertaste. No medicine or creepy taste. Thicker consistency, almost too thick, but was good on ice. The guy from the Vitamin Shoppe said his all-time fav RTD is the Chocolate Peanut Butter; he said it tastes like ice cream. I believe him. And I know the body can absorb only so much protein at one time, but those containers are large, and if you sip on one for HOURS AND HOURS.....your body WILL absorb the 51 grams right? My postop goal will be 70 gm of protein a day, so 1-1/2 cans from morning to night would do it - that is if I wanted to?! 3. Muscle Milk Light - Chocolate - Meijer's. 8.25 oz/100 cal/2.5 gm fat/15 gm protein. Lactose and sugar free. Comes in carton with straw to take on the go. This was very good. Easy to drink. Definitely want to try the vanilla.< /span> That's it for now. I got my order in of 13.00 Sample Pack of nectar, Assortment of different flavors. Don't know if I want to try yet...:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliandrews 98 Posted March 24, 2012 I thought Muscle Milk tasted gross, in my opinion. I like the Premier Protein drinks. I'd like to try to second one you listed, it sounds good. 1 PdxMan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VJSlim 156 Posted March 24, 2012 I guess I'm the saddest when it comes to Protein drinks because I dont have many choices where I live. And I cant order online from any US sites coz they dont ship these to India. But I did see Click Mocha and Choclate flavors listed on ebay India. I'm going to order one soon (after consulting with my doc ofcourse - I'm petrified to try anything new without consulting him). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meli01 53 Posted March 24, 2012 The only ones I really like are the vanilla Premier Protein from costco.< /p> If I want a different flavor I add a little sugar free Torani Syrup in either peach or raspberry. 1 Joni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted March 24, 2012 I've tried several RTD and powders. Premier from costco by far are the best for me. chocolate or vanilla. I see they make a strawberry, too, but haven't seen them around. 1 Joni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joni 94 Posted March 24, 2012 I thought Muscle Milk tasted gross, in my opinion. I like the Premier Protein drinks. I'd like to try to second one you listed, it sounds good. Did you try the Light - which is the one recommended? I am told it is very different than the regular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarkered1 0 Posted March 26, 2012 Joni, you should try our Protein To Go. We have many Dialysis and Bariatric patients asking for our product. Our Protein drinks are small, 2.5 oz, with 28g of hydrolyzed Protein - and they really taste good...! Here is our website: www.proteintogo.com Check it out when you have a moment and feel free to contact us with any questions. Thanks, Derek Ray Derek@proteintogo.com 727-531-8506 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlaff79 117 Posted March 27, 2012 I ordered the samples from Chike I thought they were super yummy! Nice and thick too!! Really good on ice. For convenience I like the chocolate premiere shakes from sams. I also ordered the sample pack of nectar not really a fan but I have read that you can doctor them up with crystal light and other sugar free flavorings. They just tasted really bland to me and stunk sooo bad! Lol I have a friend who had a bypass 18 months ago and her hubby just had the sleeve 2 weeks ago and she swears by the GNC unflavored whey Protein Powder. She said that she adds it to everything and her hubby didn't even know it was there! Anyway sorry for the long post just my 2 cents worth! 1 Joni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finding Myself 146 Posted March 28, 2012 Ugg I do not like Protein shakes and I'm trying to find SOMEthing I like. I've recently tried the Protein Shots, too... and the Carnivore liquid Protein has less of a funny smell than the whey Proteins. And 50 grams of Protein in that little bottle! I diluted it with some Water and it wasn't too bad.... That said, I also know that I may not like any of these after surgery! But trying to get an idea NOW of the ones I know I hate for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarkered1 0 Posted March 28, 2012 Debly - try www.protientogo.com 2.5 oz, 28g of hydrolyzed Protein, and they really taste good. I am a fan of the chocolate and the berry. The two berries (one with caffeine and one without) are really good - I could drink a larger bottle it's so good.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finding Myself 146 Posted March 28, 2012 Good to know! I see they carry them at Wal-Greens... maybe I'll pick one up today. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarkered1 0 Posted March 28, 2012 You can buy on our website or Amazon as well. I hope you like them - let me know... Good luck.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finding Myself 146 Posted March 28, 2012 Are you saying you sell them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted March 28, 2012 Debly, check his first post on this thread. He is a salesman for the product. His only posts have been on this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finding Myself 146 Posted March 28, 2012 Doggonit I've been had. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites