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I just have to share with everyone because I am excited and relieved! I am 2 weeks post op today and have struggled with getting Protein in and finding a shake I can tolerate. I've dumped on Bariatric Advantage shakes, and on milk with dry milk powder added to it. I was so frustrated and starting to notice the effects of low protein... So I saw a few threads on the nectar powder from Syntrax. I was extremely skeptical, but I am amazed. I have only had crystal sky nectar, which tastes like a mixed fruit juice... And I just finished the matrix mint Cookies and cream. Both had a great flavor! They don't smell as good as they taste, so I would recommend not smelling before you have your first few sips, BUT wow! No grit, little to no aftertaste, made with splenda instead of aspartame. I feel like all Protein Shakes have the same taste in a way. These are completely different.

Overall, if you're frustrated like I was, DON'T GIVE UP! Protein is so incredibly important! Try these- 23 g of protein and truly not nasty. I wish I would've known about these sooner!

Good luck everyone! (My commercial is over lol)

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I just have to share with everyone because I am excited and relieved! I am 2 weeks post op today and have struggled with getting Protein in and finding a shake I can tolerate. I've dumped on Bariatric Advantage shakes' date=' and on milk with dry milk powder added to it. I was so frustrated and starting to notice the effects of low protein... So I saw a few threads on the nectar powder from Syntrax. I was extremely skeptical, but I am amazed. I have only had crystal sky nectar, which tastes like a mixed fruit juice... And I just finished the matrix mint Cookies and cream. Both had a great flavor! They don't smell as good as they taste, so I would recommend not smelling before you have your first few sips, BUT wow! No grit, little to no aftertaste, made with splenda instead of aspartame. I feel like all Protein shakes have the same taste in a way. These are completely different.

Overall, if you're frustrated like I was, DON'T GIVE UP! Protein is so incredibly important! Try these- 23 g of protein and truly not nasty. I wish I would've known about these sooner!

Good luck everyone! (My commercial is over lol)

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I have to second that endorsement Although I am pre op for RNY. I have used the Nectars since banding and now pre op for RNY. my fave is fuzzy navel

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Yes, matrix is excellent!! I have the orange cream, tastes like a orange cream ice cream bar!! And I have the Cookies & cream. Yummy!

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Yes' date=' matrix is excellent!! I have the orange cream, tastes like a orange cream ice cream bar!! And I have the Cookies & cream. Yummy![/quote']

I love matrix mint cookie, I will have to try orange cream... Also powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate is good and chicken Soup flavor is actually good.... No nasty after taste,,,,

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Does anyone know what the diff is btw matrix and regular?

At the Vitamin Store (a chain here) it was $12 difference?

I have been drinking that sky one forever - and loved it - and if you are a child of the 70’s you remember strawberry quick - and the strawberry mousse is to die for - even with Water...

I LOVE Syntrex

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Yes the matrix is more calories and I believe 6 or 7 carbs. My favorite is the chocolate truffle which isnt a matrix so it is still only 100 calories and 23 g of Protein with 0 carbs. My favorite shake is one scoop of chocolate truffle,two tablespoons vanilla greek yogurt,about a half a tablespoon of PB2 then two tablespoons silk light and about 4 ice cubes in my ninja cup blended...it is amazing at actually tastes just like a milkshake

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I just go sample packs of both the sytrax and the matrix. I know most of the sytrax you mix with Water what about the matrix, like the Cookies and cream? I am trying to find shakes that I can use with water since I travel a lot and the extra calories. THanks

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I just go sample packs of both the sytrax and the matrix. I know most of the sytrax you mix with Water what about the matrix' date=' like the Cookies and cream? I am trying to find shakes that I can use with Water since I travel a lot and the extra calories. THanks[/quote']

The fruit ones mix well with water... I have the matrix mint cookie I mix it with 1% milk,

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I have mixed the Cookies and cream with my cooled down coffee, and a splash of 1% milk (that is how I cool the coffee) and it tastes awesome. I don't know if you are supposed to use Water or milk, but it sure makes a great cup of coffee.

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Awesome thanks I had the chocolate truffle today in milk and it was wonderful. Almost a 'trigger' food taste. lol

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Ok so I tried something new just now and might be in love with the taste. I put one scoop syntax chocolate truffle Protein Powder two tablespoons silk light soy milk, one tablespoon fat free sugar free cheesecake Jello pudding mix and three ice cubes in my ninja,blended it and it was pretty amazing with a great soothing texture

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JUST FOUND Syntrax makes a unflavored - you can find it on Amazon and the big container is (today anyway) $17.

I can’t wait for my surgery!

and it is pretty darn good, I have been through two tubs since starting this process pre op and it goes in anything, can't tell the difference between that and

the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored. Both excellent in my opinion.

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