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Anyone has a key to making Protein Shakes tolerable? I've tried at least 6 different brands and have spent a lot of money. I gag on the smell and can not stand the fake sugar taste. Help!!!

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I am having the same issue. Just ordered some Capella drops to see if that helps. Might try adding a chunk or two of pineapple or banana. A little instant Decaf coffee sometimes helps.

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It takes me a few hours to drink a Protein Drink so I can get two in a day wich is 50-54 grams using Bariatric Advantage or GNC total lean. The total lean really is better but has 200 cals per serving! I just am so sick of these shakes. Also ordered nectar so btwn that and capella hopefully it will get easier. Have you tried Isopure? I tried Protein blitz and thought it was nasty.

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Omg ladies! These Protein shakes r the worst hubby can't hardly smell it anymore and I'm trying to keep chugging eas myoplex lite. 20g. I've tried making the smoothies but when I mix in the Protein it ruins it. I am only 1 wk out and so ready to eat a steak or chicken or anything different. I made taco bake last night and it has ground turkey, kidney Beans, cheese. Packed with protein. I'm just gonna just work on protein packed recipes.

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Go to Nashua Nutriion's web site and you can order samples of all the Protein shakes they carry. For $1.95 they give you a single serving size to try before you spend too much. GNC also allows 30 days for returns on Protein powder. I use Isopure Zero Carb Vanilla and add SF white chocolate Syrup and some chocolate extract to it. I like it. I have also tried Protizyme Peanut Butter Cookie and it was amazing and BSN Whipped Vanilla Cream - also good.

I have to add SF syrup and doctor it up good to drink it but they taste really good to me that way. Good luck!

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Also, I mix mine with Water, not milk. Makes it a lot thinner and tolerable to me. I drink it with a LOT of ice too. Better when they are really cold. Seems like the smell goes away.

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I have tryed so many and can't seem to gag any of them down . I know I will have a 10 day before diet but every Protein drink shot scoop makes me gag . I'm starting to worrie about this :(

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Anyone has a key to making Protein shakes tolerable? I've tried at least 6 different brands and have spent a lot of money. I gag on the smell and can not stand the fake sugar taste. Help!!!

I really like Syntrax nectar. If you go to best price nutrition's website they sell a sampler pack so you can figure out what flavor you like best. Otherwise I suggest adding some mint extract to change the flavor a little.

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Can you eat anything else?? When was your surgery?

I had surgery 8 days ago. Tried to thin baby oatmeal and potato leek Soup but was full for like 6-8 hours after 1.5 oz. I can get down powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein chicken broth easier bc it counts as a clear liquid. I found that oh yeah shakes and GNC total lean are thinner, more like milk consistency and go down much easier. The only place I can find oh yeah around here is gas stations but they retail nationally and online.

When I went to the surgeon they told me to forget about the Protein for a little while and just focus on hydrating so back to clears for a few more days. She said I will be fine for a few more days and then start again.

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I am haveing the same problem with Protein in the morning I drink carnation instant Breakfast and add 2 scoops of way protein then put a banna and skim milk and ice it's ok like that but I have a hard time getting 2 down I wana go to GNC any good ideals for shakes from there ?

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Muscle milk is good

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