Muscle Milk VSG 2014

I'm having surgery in 5 days and I'm trying to find the best protein shake for me. My doctor sells Bariatric Advantage which taste good but makes me very nauseated. I think it's vitamin overload because vitamins tend to make me nauseated anyway. If it makes me nauseated pre-op, I can't imagine what it would do post-op. I have a gag reflex every time I even smell it. I'm a little worried about that. I just had a 11oz. chocolate muscle milk. I really liked it and I have had no ill side effect. It has 20G protein, 9 carbs, 3 sugar. Is this bad/good? Someone at support group meeting told me it's what they drink. Any suggestions? 

That seems a little high on the carbs to me, and on the low side for protein considering it's 11 ounces.  

My favorites are double rich chocolate and peanut butter cookie.  I mix them with almond milk in a Blender Bottle which is great since it protects my nose from the smell.  I like the powders that I mix myself a lot better than the ready made shakes because I have more control over them.  

The Muscle Milk 40 seems like a decent option -- http://www.musclemilk.com/products/ready-drink/pro-series-40 / -- 40 prots for 220 calories.  

The Light version seems suboptimal too.  Only 14 grams of protein.  I really like to aim for 25 in an 8 ounce serving.  

What brand do you like in peanut butter cookie? Somebody at my Dr. office told me it was wonderful but I can't remember the brand she said to buy. 

Syntrax. Clicking the link I posted will take you to the amazon listing. 

You can get Muscle Milk Light, fewer calories etc.  I like them.  I just started using Chike.  I've seen it mentioned a lot on various sites so I wanted to try.  It is super good and high in protein.

I like Premier Protein which has 30 grams of protein and less chemically aftertaste than I find with Muscle Milk. Since it's higher in protein you might be able to cut it with water or skim milk to avoid the nausea. Good luck!

Can you only buy Chike online? Are all the mixes good or just the coffee? I've seen lots of people raving over the Iced Coffee. 

As far as I know you can only get it online.  I bought the sample pack and liked them all.  I gave my mom the iced coffee because I don't like coffee flavored things.  She said it was good.  I have found Chike at Netrition.com as well, but they only have the coffee.  When I ordered I got them in 2 days, quick delivery, where I am, a couple containers cost me $15.00 in shipping!  But to me, the powder is worth it.

I used Muscle Milk when I was in my pre-op stage trying to lose enough weight to qualify for my insurance to pay my surgery.  I moved to Premier Protein after the surgery due to high amount of protein in a single 11oz drink.  I thought Muscle Milk has a pretty decent taste but I definitely prefer Premier Protein now.  That being said, if you live in an area with no Cosco, like me, Premier Protein can be a little harder to attain.  So, you just have to weigh the good vs. bad.  

I use body fortress ...it comes in a bunch of great flavors low carbs and 30 grams of protien it tastes great walmart sells it $15.89  a tub each tub makes 21 shakes it's an awesome price and tastes great Google it... good luck!!!

:-) ♡ Kelly