thanks for this i just recently went to my surgeon for my check up and my nutritionist and they recommended these because im not getting enough protein in. i was wondering how they taste bc i hate the body fortress powder i was a bit hesitant.

Personally, I didn't like them...too syrupy tasting for me but to each their own.

Was just talking to the Head Nerd at GNC and asked about this. Of course he is an expert and said GBS people should never take these, too much gelatin in them (?).

of course my kaiser team is against any type of protein shakes/bars/shots. So they won't offer any advice.

I didn't like them either.......I use powder, pure protein bars and of course Jerky.

Rath that jelly stuff is collegen and not good protein. Like Rath, I too am a Kaiser patient and my team doesn't like us to get our protein from any other source then food. BUT sometimes you do what ya gotta do, know what I mean? With getting 4 grandkids off some mornings I'm lucky to get in my breakfast shake. My protein of choice is Max Protein powder, and yes, thanks again Eggface!

I can not stand any of the nasty protein shakes/powders. I have actually thought about taking the unflavored powder and putting it in capsules just to swallow them. The good news is the baby bell mini cheeses have 5 grams protein each and the Atkins protein bars have 10 to 19 grams protein with 5 or less carbs and amazingly enough are not completely gross. Don't forget the nuts. Almonds have 6 grams in roughly 16 nuts. If you have a Chic-fil-A near you, you can buy their chicken salad by the half pint or pint...yummy! Not to mention their nuggets are real meat not formed and processed and a childs portion of 4 nuggets is quite filling. Smart Ones TV dinner of Salisbury Steak and Asparagus is good with 19g protein but sometimes I can't eat it all.
Also if you love apple or grape juice but stay away even from the light ones because of the sugar...Old Orchard Healthy Balance makes juice with 8g carbs or less per 8 oz. One can't live by protein alone &it is so nice to taste something besides water.

I had tried the 42 g before surgery. I liked them so I bought 12 cases with 12 count per case. Little did I know when I came home my taste changed and my abdomen too sensitive. I vomoted. So they are siting on the shelf hopefully later down the road I will beable to take them.
I have bought 8 cases of Atkins as I can tollerate them.
Also some fuzzy navel nector.
But for me I found "OH YEAH" protein shakes ran them by my R.D. told there perfect 14 oz botle 32 g protein etc all in guidlines and there awesome. Banna cream and the strawberry creme my favorites :-) but everyone has there own likes goodluck I am totally happy with my choice

Cindi
you didn't say how many cases of the fuzzy nectar you bought! LOL
Lucifer

I buy mine at Costco (sorry anyone not on the West Coast). 12 for 18 bucks and some change. I never drink them straight - I mix them with my calcium, water and ice in a 24oz sipper bottle. I use fruit punch - the citrus flavored ones were rough on my pouch. I have never heard any negative comments (like collagen) from any WLS pro - they emphasize the type of protien as most important. I also like the Costco ones b/c they meet the volume requirements for air travel when you want to carry on in your bag

Not to sidetrack this thread, but..

"Atkins protein bars have 10 to 19 grams protein with 5 or less carbs and amazingly enough are not completely gross."

my taste buds 100% agree, to me this is like a sweet candybar, but with low sugar and high protein. I find them cheap at walmart.

My nut and surgeon both recommended the shots but like Cyndi I liked them before surgery and vomited when I tried to drink one after. They are and still are banned from my presence. lol I too am so grateful to Eggface for sharing her experience and protein drink choice. Not that I have a protein drink I can tolerate I am full of energy and strength.
Weird that Kaiser would say it is ok to get all your protein from food. I can't even begin to eat enough according to my doc.

I have had trouble with some prtein shakes too but body fortress and unjury i can tolerate not all are the same I found out through trial and error.

Has anyone on here tried Syntrax Nectar? Comes in amazing flavours and has NO carbs and 23g protein per full scoop. It mixes completely with water (no chunky bits) and the Fuzzy Navel flavour tastes like a creamsicle. If you whizz it up with ice and a bit of no fat/no sugar yoghurt it is the best smoothie ...... yum. I too can't eat all my protein as food so i usually have one of these per day. Also counts as fluid!!

It does help to dilute with water. I don't don't drink them all the time but try to get my protein from food.

I mix the protein shots with my water too. I thought I read that here.

I also like the Atkins bars - just about the only ones I eat.