Alabamasleever 58 Posted January 30, 2013 I too have really struggled with the shakes. Absolutely could not do anything powder, have to do the ready to drink. The smell, texture, everything made me gag. The only ones I've found that I can tolerate is the premier from sam's or costco. GNC has a total lean 25, their brand and again, only the ready to drink. Those are the only two I can get down but I do pour them in a glass of ice and I dont breathe in while drinking...to avoid the smell. I'm not gonna lie and say they are yummy but I've spent a fortune on Protein Drinks and thats the only two that work for me. Isopure wasnt awful for me but very sour tasting, alpine punch wasn't bad if you like sour stuff. I tried to get Protein in with food but am just not able yet at 7 weeks out. The shakes also help with my Fluid intake do I'm trying to get at least one in daily. Good luck. Advice to pre-ops...buy stock in Protein Shakes before starting this journey, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekaneek 16 Posted January 30, 2013 I personally like Atkins... I only drink vanilla and very berry. But others like the chocolate too... I'm just not big on Chocolate dairy items, like pudding, milk, or ice cream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indigoflgrl 6 Posted January 30, 2013 There r other options Protein powders in food you like. Total nutrition where I buy my shakes that I hate, also has bars. There is also bariatric choice which sells all kinds of high protein foods like pudding oatmeal etc etc. I think they are a little pricey but none the less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites