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Hi guys,

I was hoping you could help me find a Protein shake I can tolerate. During my pre surgery diet I drank powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury which I really liked. The only annoying thing is that I have to order it online and wait for it to come. I decided to try the GNC branded one and both the chocolate and vanilla were gross to me. Fast forward past surgery on the 29th and I'm not getting enough Protein in. I went to GNC and got the Jay Robb powder which is described as the "best tasting protein on the market" and it was anything but! They all have this very fake smell and aftertaste that Unjury doesn't have. I'm becoming frustrated because I want to increase my intake but I don't want to always rely on waiting for something to come in the mail.

Has anyone who is familiar with Unjury found some flavors that they like?

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I haven't had unsure but have had luck with the various Syntrax nectar flavors and the True Athlete Unflavored whey.

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help me find a Protein shake I can tolerate

@@lapitcha

your prayers have been answered :)

GNC/Toal Lean Shake

11 oz liquid

25 gr protein

170 calories

bottle - liquid all set to drink

little expensive

worth the convenience and yummy taste

yum yum yum

swiss chocolate is the one i buy

wonderful taste

4 in separate bottles

i am drinking to your health

continued speedy recovery

good luck

kathy

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I've been making Greek yogurt smoothies with GENEPRO and frozen fruit. 45 grams but pretty filling. I'm 7 weeks out tomorrow and takes me about 45 minutes to drink so may be too soon for you

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I haven't had unsure but have had luck with the various Syntrax nectar flavors and the True Athlete Unflavored whey.

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my NUT told me about those and you just reminded me to place an order

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help me find a Protein shake I can tolerate

@@lapitcha

your prayers have been answered :)

GNC/Toal Lean Shake

11 oz liquid

25 gr protein

170 calories

bottle - liquid all set to drink

little expensive

worth the convenience and yummy taste

yum yum yum

swiss chocolate is the one i buy

wonderful taste

4 in separate bottles

i am drinking to your health

continued speedy recovery

good luck

kathy

I'm going to take your word for it and try them out. The Total Lean shake was of the ones I didn't like but maybe the pre made ones will be okay

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I've been making Greek yogurt smoothies with GENEPRO and frozen fruit. 45 grams but pretty filling. I'm 7 weeks out tomorrow and takes me about 45 minutes to drink so may be too soon for you

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Wow it still takes that long to drink at 7 weeks? Yowza

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I use a lot of ice and its 16 oz and pretty thick, but yes. If I drink too fast it's uncomfortable

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I haven't had unsure but have had luck with the various Syntrax nectar flavors and the True Athlete Unflavored Whey.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T817A using Tapatalk

my NUT told me about those and you just reminded me to place an order

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

help me find a Protein shake I can tolerate

@@lapitcha

your prayers have been answered :)

GNC/Toal Lean Shake

11 oz liquid

25 gr protein

170 calories

bottle - liquid all set to drink

little expensive

worth the convenience and yummy taste

yum yum yum

swiss chocolate is the one i buy

wonderful taste

4 in separate bottles

i am drinking to your health

continued speedy recovery

good luck

kathy

I'm going to take your word for it and try them out. The Total Lean shake was of the ones I didn't like but maybe the pre made ones will be okay

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I second or third this! The total lean comes in a regular (sweetened with sucralose I think) and a "natural" (sweetened w stevia) I find the latter much much tastier but am not sure if it comes pre-mixed. I just shake each one up individually in a Blender Bottle. There's also a vegan version but I haven't looked at the numbers on that one.

Also ditto-ing the use of GENEPRO powder! Make anything into a high Protein thing and in my experience it's not detectable.

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Total Lean shake I didn't like - maybe the pre made ones will be okay

@@lapitcha

powered shake mixes taste nasty - blech!!!

give me a swiss chocolate total lean shake

and i'll follow you anywhere!!! LOL

kind of nervous to hear back from you

does she or doesn't she like my suggestion of shake?

still drinking to your health :rolleyes:

kathy

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GENEPRO was a life saver for me. Plus, Dannon makes a Greek yogurt that has 22 grams of Protein per serving. It taste great. I can't keep my kids out of it. lol.

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I think I found my own heaven.

2 scoops eas vanilla 100% Protein powder

1 tbsp earth balance natural Peanut Butter and flaxseed creamy

1 pack equal

1 cup blue diamond original almond milk

I hand full of crushed quiptrip ice

Blended well

30G Protein

Makes 15 oz.

Taste just like butter finger/reecie cup milk shake with no after taste easy to get down and

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help me find a Protein shake I can tolerate

@@lapitcha

your prayers have been answered :)

GNC/Toal Lean Shake

11 oz liquid

25 gr protein

170 calories

bottle - liquid all set to drink

little expensive

worth the convenience and yummy taste

yum yum yum

swiss chocolate is the one i buy

wonderful taste

4 in separate bottles

i am drinking to your health

continued speedy recovery

good luck

kathy

I use these premise as well - I love the strawberries n cream, pumpkin spice, vanilla, chocolate, and banana cream (which I had to buy online because GNC isn't currently carrying it in liquid form.

I bought Peanut Butter GNC Wheybolic Extreme 60 Original at GNC this week and it is my primary Protein Shake now, but I make it into a smoothie. One scoop Protein, skim milk, some ice, and a splash of GNC Lean shake liquid chocolate, and 5 seconds on my Magic Bullet and I'm a HAPPY camper! So yummy, and not too sweet. I am now happy on my all-liquid diet!post-292853-14731099282345_thumb.jpg

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