Clear Liquid Protein Drinks (That Taste Good)

[4ALongerLife 329]

Hey ThinningMike... the Cytomax pure Proteins are being remarketed as "whey (something I can't remember if it's whey isolate or whey protein) by cytomax". I buy them by the case and just an fyi. They aren't gone from Vitamin Shoppe (or anywhere else) but they are repackaged.

Sadly I was so happy that they weren't gone. What a robust life huh? lol

[CamarilloCA 41]

Thanks for this info. I just bought three cases of the Isopure. I probably shouldn't have done that because I just can't stand the taste. Fortunately, my husband is into Protein for his body building, and so he can drink them. Yuck! It's the aftertaste that really repels me.

[suzcomptime 17]

You guys are welcomed to ask me anything anytime... I was originally sleeved 3/5 and then d/c'd 3/7. 3/9-3/14 I went back in the hospital with pneumonia, then 3/19-3/29 I was in the hospital for a leak and abscess. I had a revision to my sleeve 3/20 as the staple slipped. My tummy necroted away from the staple and caused a leak. It happens to 1% of the population so no worries, I am the one for the year people.

I just got off of a clear liquid diet (yes since essentially 3/5) and I've lost about 51 lbs. in that time.

My tummy is now acting 'weird' whenever I try full liquids... so if you have input on that, hit me up please!

4ALongerLife,

What were the symptoms of the leak/abscess? I am curious how people know what is normal after surgery pains and illness and when it is something requiring medical attention like a leak or an abscess.

[4ALongerLife 329]

Hi Suzcomptime! I had extreme pain in my left side. It was the abscess (where my body sucked the leaked contents and tried to singly put it into one area to protect me... our bodies are so amazing, but mine was still in A LOT of pain).

[4ALongerLife 329]

CamarilloCA, where did you buy those cases of Isopuke? I mean, Isopure Sorry I hated those, they tasted like watered down Protein bullets which make me wretch. But fyi, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe have really GREAT return policies. Vitamin Shoppe is like 30 days on returns I think. Keep your receipts - you can even bring them back opened w/in so much time.

I LOVE the Cytomax Pure Protein clear liquid drinks - specifically the tropical (which is green and I call it my nuclear kool aid) and tangerine. They are much more flavorful. I have a watermelon one chilling in the fridge to try as well (as they were on 50% off since they are remarketing them and renaming them, but thank you jeeshus they are still making them!) lol

and btw, I LOVE your picture... that's too cute!

[CamarilloCA 41]

CamarilloCA, where did you buy those cases of Isopuke? I mean, Isopure Sorry I hated those, they tasted like watered down Protein bullets which make me wretch. But fyi, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe have really GREAT return policies. Vitamin Shoppe is like 30 days on returns I think. Keep your receipts - you can even bring them back opened w/in so much time.

I LOVE the Cytomax Pure Protein clear liquid drinks - specifically the tropical (which is green and I call it my nuclear kool aid) and tangerine. They are much more flavorful. I have a watermelon one chilling in the fridge to try as well (as they were on 50% off since they are remarketing them and renaming them, but thank you jeeshus they are still making them!) lol

and btw, I LOVE your picture... that's too cute!

Thanks so much, 4ALongerLife, I did buy them on the Amazon web site, and The Vitamin Shoppe was the seller. We've already opened all three boxes and sampled them, but I could return two full boxes of mostly grape and mostly pineapple Orange banana with Alpine punch mixed in. I may try that. They are nasty. It was $47 for 12 bottles. Thanks for the tip on the Cytomax. I'll definitely give that a try.

That's me -- serving up chocolate chip Cookies, or I guess that used to be me!

[CamarilloCA 41]

CamarilloCA, where did you buy those cases of Isopuke? I mean, Isopure Sorry I hated those, they tasted like watered down Protein bullets which make me wretch. But fyi, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe have really GREAT return policies. Vitamin Shoppe is like 30 days on returns I think. Keep your receipts - you can even bring them back opened w/in so much time.

I LOVE the Cytomax Pure Protein clear liquid drinks - specifically the tropical (which is green and I call it my nuclear kool aid) and tangerine. They are much more flavorful. I have a watermelon one chilling in the fridge to try as well (as they were on 50% off since they are remarketing them and renaming them, but thank you jeeshus they are still making them!) lol

and btw, I LOVE your picture... that's too cute!

Well, I just checked, and I can return them, but I have to pay for return shipping. I wonder how much that will cost as those cases are really heavy. Darn it. I'm an idiot for buying a case without trying them first.

By the way, it sounds like you went through quite an ordeal. I am so sorry about that but glad you are okay now.

[4ALongerLife 329]

sorry on the returns in shipping and handling cost! i've been finding out about that lately myself (i am looking to try strawberry mousse from nectar Syntrax... that's a good mixing Protein powder and you can buy 13 bags of trial sizes for like 11 or 13 dollars on bj bariatrics.... i didn't ask for strawberry mousse and i bet i'd love it). anywho, my apologies on your ordeal with isopuke. some ppl rave and love it, not i popeye.

cytomax pure Protein is undergoing a remarketing i just found out this weekend. it'll be called whey isolate or whey protein in Vitamin shoppe but still by cytomax. the ones that i like are 160 cals and the bottles are about 20 oz and 40 g of protein (to anyone else that might be reading this and wonders!).

yeah i'll miss Cookies lil monster, but nothing taste as good as being thin feels..... or so I hear! he he (hope we ALLLLL know soon!) hugssss

[CamarilloCA 41]

Thanks again for that great information. Yeah, I found out that shipping two cases of Isopure back to the distributor will be about $80.00 for a $56 refund. Fortunately, my husband can tolerate them so he can drink them.

Thanks again for the tip on Cytomax. I'm going to order some.

I've been drinking the Premier vanilla shakes RTD from costco, and they aren't bad at all. I hear that powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shakes are pretty good too if you want to check out their web site: http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/ I've heard people say good things about their chicken Soup.

At my doctor's office, they have Bariatric Advantage, and people seem to like the nectar flavors.

Speaking of Cookies, my husband bought some Protein bars from costco that are seriously good. It tastes like you are eating a chocolate bar. They are made with whey Protein and are three grams of sugar or less and range from 180-200 calories per bar. The flavors are chocolate Peanut Butter, Chewy Chocolate Chip, and Chocolate Deluxe. I had a half of the Chocolate Peanut Butter for dessert tonight, and it was yummy. There is 20 grams of Protein per bar. It is called Pure Protein High Protein Bar, and it comes in a three pack.

I'm trying not to despair over Cookies. I think we can still have one once in a while. The good news is that we won't be able to eat five at one sitting anymore:-) Hugs back...

[4ALongerLife 329]

lol too funny. after the surgery, i can't even eat a smidge of a biscuit! i tried, tonight... took the guys (my family) out to cracker barrell and they ate cornbread and those biscuits.... i was going to attempt, put it in my mouth only to spit it right back out. poor Cookies would probably end up the same way right now c'est la vie!

before my leak i loved premier Protein drinks, so thanks for the tip on the bars, i will have to try those next!

as for now, it's midnight in texas so i'm heading to bed. wishing you sweet dreams (and sorry on the isopuke, thank god for your hubby.. mine's getting the strawberry premier Proteins i bought actually too! lol)

[CamarilloCA 41]

Awe, that must have been hard to watch your family eating those yummy, albeit fattening, things. Good for you for being strong! Tasting and spitting out food is okay if it gets you through a craving in my opinion. I know someone who did that throughout her journey, and she lost over 100 pounds.

It looks like you are doing great at 52 pounds lost.

Yeah, it's definitely good that our hubbies are good for disposing of things! LOL!

Good night and sweet dreams also. It was great chatting with you.