Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

What's a good protein drink?



Recommended Posts

I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has Fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

If you are using the Protein shake as a Meal Replacement rather than just a shot of protein, it doesn't need to be that light, in fact it's better to have more calories. I use the SlimFast Meal Replacement shakes branded High Protein/Advanced Nutrition. They have 20g of protein, 180 calories, 1g of sugar and 8g of healthy fats, plus 5g of Fiber, and a panel of Vitamins and minerals at about 1/3 the RDA. They cost about $2 each for 11oz. The chocolate ones are quite tasty in my opinion.

See:

http://slimfast.com/products/advanced/shakes/creamy-chocolate

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have tried several and the premier ones are great...drink them cold though.

Sent from my N9520 using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I used the muscle milk with 40grams of protein. It's about $4.50 a bottle but compare that to the cost of food during the day. They have a few great flavors. post-244766-14604801413125_thumb.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I haven't tried Premier ( but I will now, after seeing so many people recommend it!). I have been using Optimum Nutrition Gold (double chocolate and vanilla ice cream flavors) for years and it's one of the only ones I can stand.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using the BariatricPal App

Edited by SarahSleeve

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Premier vanilla slightly frozen, drink it w/a straw gives me the illusion of a milkshake. I heard they just came out w/ banana and cream flavor, can't wait to try that.

Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has Fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

If you are using the Protein shake as a Meal Replacement rather than just a shot of protein, it doesn't need to be that light, in fact it's better to have more calories. I use the SlimFast meal replacement shakes branded High Protein/Advanced Nutrition. They have 20g of protein, 180 calories, 1g of sugar and 8g of healthy fats, plus 5g of fiber, and a panel of Vitamins and minerals at about 1/3 the RDA. They cost about $2 each for 11oz. The chocolate ones are quite tasty in my opinion.

See:

http://slimfast.com/products/advanced/shakes/creamy-chocolate

Yeah, it will pretty much be my only source of protein. Will check this out, thanks.

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I used the muscle milk with 40grams of protein. It's about $4.50 a bottle but compare that to the cost of food during the day. They have a few great flavors. attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1460480139.511954.jpg
I asked a friend about these and she told me they didn't taste all that great. I'm just going to try suggestions until I get one I can get down.

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Premier vanilla slightly frozen, drink it w/a straw gives me the illusion of a milkshake. I heard they just came out w/ banana and cream flavor, can't wait to try that.

Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I want something as close to Water as possible, consistency wise. I don't like smoothies, shakes any of that. I'm weird about food.

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Premier vanilla slightly frozen, drink it w/a straw gives me the illusion of a milkshake. I heard they just came out w/ banana and cream flavor, can't wait to try that.

Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I want something as close to Water as possible, consistency wise. I don't like smoothies, shakes any of that. I'm weird about food.

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Look into Protein Water. They don't have as much Protein in them so you'd have to drink more (but counts towards fluids too). I bought Trumino Protein infused water. There may be other brands with more protein.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Premier vanilla slightly frozen, drink it w/a straw gives me the illusion of a milkshake. I heard they just came out w/ banana and cream flavor, can't wait to try that.

Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I want something as close to Water as possible, consistency wise. I don't like smoothies, shakes any of that. I'm weird about food.

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Look into Protein Water. They don't have as much Protein in them so you'd have to drink more (but counts towards fluids too). I bought Trumino Protein infused water. There may be other brands with more protein.
Thanks will look that up now.

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I want to start getting prepared for post-op and I'm wondering what drinks you guys like. I randomly came across an already mixed drink from Iconic Protein. It's 20g of Protein, has fiber, B12 and only 130 calories...but at almost 4 dollars a bottle I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any suggestions

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I used the muscle milk with 40grams of protein. It's about $4.50 a bottle but compare that to the cost of food during the day. They have a few great flavors. attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1460480139.511954.jpg
I asked a friend about these and she told me they didn't taste all that great. I'm just going to try suggestions until I get one I can get down.

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Try one for yourself. Everyone has different taste buds.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am a big fan of Isopure Low Carb

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×