I typically do not buy protein powders/shakes (or anything of caloric value that's consumed as a liquid) because I suffer from EXTREME hunger and find that solid foods are [almost] always more satiating.

The hands down exception is a protein formula by TrueProtein.com (http://www.trueprotein.com/), called CMID (Complete Milk Dairy Isolate).  The product/formula is a certainly an exception and one of the most satiating things I've ever consumed!

In addition to the satiating effect, BOTH the taste and mixability are EXCEPTIONAL, (you really can even comprehend until you try it!).  Additionally, they offer several flavors that don't contain Splenda, asparatame, or any artificals (which I find give me a stomach ache and make me more hungry in the long run).  For those who don't have a problem with artificals, you will be thoroughly impressed with the flavor options (like cookie dough, coconut cream, choc. peanut butter, lemondae, watermelon, etc.).

The customer service is also EXCELLENT, and the staff is very knowledgable/helpful.  The array of products, options, customization will also blow you away! :-)

The ONLY downside is that the are located in California, so it takes over a week to arrive (for my most recent order that I placed on Mon, the stuff arrived the following Tues).  But I can certainly live with that.

I am pretty low maintenance as well and don't bug them for much. My frustration was more with my PCP's staff. As for Valin's group, other than the fact I haven't seen him since the hospital stay, I've had no issues. I was a little frustrated with the fact that they said they would fax me the results and it took a week to get them. I think Valin is a great surgeon.

I have not had any of those issues bit I am low maintenance.

 No question - Tim Ehrlich. By a mile!

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