Protein powders/drinks/ideas

[smaller 77]

I'm 6 days post op of my RNY and doing great, with one minor exception. The Protein drinks are disgusting. I gag every drink down. I have Syntrax variety packs and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury samples from the dietician. I'm supposed to mix them with skim milk, which I usually/used to like.

The Syntrax and Unjury powders are way too sweet and the aftertaste is stomach churning.

Any recommendations?

Here's what's in my binder from the dietician.

Edited January 2, 2017 by smaller

[CINNAMON 2015 43]

Hi, I've tried many Protein Powder products and you're right some of them are disgusting. The one that I found that I think is the best is "Protein Milk shake Bar". They have a variety of flavors, it's not gritty, no aftertaste. I mix mine with 1% milk & one day I ran out of milk and it said you could mix it with Water, and I thought UGH, BUT I used the water and to my surprise it was actually good! It has 22g Protein, and is 119 calories. I just love this product. Here is their website www.proteinmilkshakebar.com, phone 1-888-582-2580. Good Luck!!!!

[bleonhardt 46]

The only one I have found I like is Quest Protein powder. Their Protein Bars are awesome too once you can have them! You can get Quest at GNC or Walmart or order direct at www.quest.com. Good luck!

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[Joyannmom 4]

I use priemer from costco. They do not taste bad...if u have a costco u should get them.

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[maydawn1972 8]

I have the muscle milk. Way better than the premier Protein

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[James Marusek 5,244]

There are many different types of formulations on Protein shakes. I would recommend that you keep experimenting until you find one that you can tolerate. You don't have to like it, just tolerate it. I used Muscle Milk Light (vanilla Creme) powder blended with Water and a half a banana. That worked for me. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, you might try premixed Isopure.

[Alexis99 67]

We are on the same timeline! 6 days post op. I have managed to get all my Water and Protein in. Can you try Soups? That's what I do..4 oz Soup (strained of course) add 10grams unflavoured, I use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury now but just purchased gen pro. It's edible, much better than Protein shakes IMO. I also take 4 oz flavored kefer and add 5 grams Protein Powder stir well..this might be my favorite so far as the Protein is almost undetectable. I have a Decaf coffee in am with another 10 g plus a little dry milk. I ask my nut about the sugar from kefer and she said I'm only taking 4oz it's no problem, and so far I have been fine. Keep in touch! Hope this helps you a bit, I had Bypass too fyi.

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[clevergirl 41]

Following....

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[Callie714 0]

Try unflavored Protein powder. You can mix with crystal light or add to yogurt or Soup. I use the Isopure unflavored Protein because whey isolate is easier on my stomach. I also like the Syntrax nectar flavored powders.

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[danaymacklin 177]

I use priemer from costco. They do not taste bad...if u have a costco u should get them.

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Me too.

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[smaller 77]

We are on the same timeline! 6 days post op. I have managed to get all my Water and Protein in. Can you try Soups? That's what I do..4 oz Soup (strained of course) add 10grams unflavoured, I use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury now but just purchased gen pro. It's edible, much better than Protein shakes IMO. I also take 4 oz flavored kefer and add 5 grams Protein powder stir well..this might be my favorite so far as the Protein is almost undetectable. I have a Decaf coffee in am with another 10 g plus a little dry milk. I ask my nut about the sugar from kefer and she said I'm only taking 4oz it's no problem, and so far I have been fine. Keep in touch! Hope this helps you a bit, I had Bypass too fyi.

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That's a great idea to mix the unflavored powder with Soup. I'll have to try that. The Syntrax nectar flavored powders are just unbearable. They're way too sweet. I'm just trying to follow the dieticians guidelines as closely as possible.

Good luck with your RNY.

HW: 324

SW: 295

CW: 284

[smaller 77]

I found a decent one. It's Allmax Isoflex, chocolate Peanut Butter flavor. It's still pretty sweet, but I think all things taste really sweet after the presurgery and post surgery diet.

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[sandokat 9]

I am still pre-op, my surgery is tomorrow! I like the Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacements shakes. You mix with Water and they have 27 grams of Protein. I saw somewhere that some add sugar free flavorings to the shakes. So I tried that too. DiVinci has a sugar free/0 cal variety pack on Amazon. So far I like the chocolate shake with raspberry, caramel or hazelnut. I like the vanilla shake with caramel, choclolate or Irish cream.

My surgeon also recommends Carnation instant Breakfast light made with skim or 1% milk.

I hope that helps and good luck on your journey!