I just got so I couldn't swallow those protein shots. I started using sugar free Carnation instant Breakfast in 0% milk.
recently I got a big can of Body Fortrest protein powder, you can mix it in milk or water. It isn't bad. It comes in chocolate and vanilla. I only tried the chocolate so far.
The sugar free instant breakfast is only in chocolate here. In bigger places you may have a variety.
There are some fiber/protein bars around. I get them a the pharmacy in walmart. They are darn near a candy bar and some times they make me dump. I am weaning myself off them.
I still got a few protein shots left. They are too gross to drink and too expensive to toss!

I use the vanilla body fortress and love it I drink one or two daily I put 1/2 banana in mine and I am still not tired of it 6 months PO

Try to get some samples of different brands and try them til you find one you like. I couldn't tolerate post op what I drank prep - it made me gag. You'll find one hopefully that you like and then you can buy it in bigger quantities.

Do you make your shakes the day before drinking it? Sometimes the powdered shakes need to dissolve overnight so that it goes down easier and is easier on your tummy. I would also switch each day with a protein bullet (mixed with water), they're fruit flavored, kinda like kool-aid.
If you continue to have problems with the protein drinks, contact your doctors office for some other options.
Shelley :o)

The shakes were so nasty to me in the first 2 weeks, it started to get literally depressing! I couldn't just chug them and get it over with, I had to sip them, which made it SO much worse!! They nauseated me too! Then I found these, tried them out of desperation, and now I actually look forward to my protein shakes. I mix the chocolate and peanut butter and it tastes like reese's pieces! And they're not that expensive! Try these: http://www.bariatricchoice.com/healthsmart-chocolite-sugar-free-shake-mix-peanutbutter.html

I ordered the chocolate and peanut butter flavors and mix them. Really good!

Hang in there!

Quest protein bars might be an option... They are (I believe) the cleanest ones out there....

http://www.questproteinbar.com/

I buy mine at the local GNC store

Oh, and the chocolate ones, if you warm them up in the microwave.... oh... yummy! :)

Keep in mind I am still preop, so what works for me now, well who knows post surgery!

Thanks everyone for your info. I have tried a few different ones and during the first week I liked them all. However this week I can't stand any! I basically hold my breath with each sip. :(. I will continue to try new ones and even try vamp them up a bit! :)