I’ve had problems with protein supplements since surgery.  Basically- they make me puke.  The ones that don’t make me puke make me feel so sick to my stomach I WANT to puke!  So I am on this quest to find a protein supplement that tastes great, doesn’t have a million carbs in it, and doesn’t make me sick.

While at Walmart one day picking up a Luna Peppermint Stick bar (Melting Mama did a review of it a while ago that made it sound so delicious I wanted one immediately! ) I decided to grab a 6 pack of the Body Fortress Super Whey protein shots with 26 grams of protein.  I know, I know!  It is an inferior protein source compared to whey isolate but some protein is better than none at this point!  I will write a review a little bit later (probably tomorrow), but I will say as long as I held my nose I was able to get it down and keep it down.

I have a stack of protein bars to try (the previously mentioned Luna bar, an Oh Yeah! Bar, and some others) as well.  Plus I have 8 powder samples and 3 different kinds of protein shots I just ordered from Vitalady today coming in the mail.  Haven’t heard of Vitalady?  Check her out; lots of vitamin and protein options plus some WLS food options as well.  I should do a more detailed review of her site but I am a little worn out after my Wii Fit yoga session this morning and need a nap before the kids get home!

For my liquid diet prior to surgery I need to take three 8 ounces servings of protein supplements to keep up my strength and for the protein to help with recovery.  Unjury, Herbalife, and Isopure Zero Carb are the three protein supplements there were ok for the liquid diet phase.  I have heard from lots of other people that the chicken soup flavored Unjury was really tasty so I picked some up from the local sports and health store.   I have to say I was really disappointed after hearing all the hype about how good it was.  It was ok but it had a strange flavor to it- almost like mushrooms that have gone bad.  It took me a lot of determination to finish my serving due to the taste.  I am going to keep it around to try after surgery since your tastes change.  Make sure to follow the directions about the temperature of the water- if the water is too hot it will clump the protein!