opti vs protein shakes
I did NOT like Premier - I tried the chocolate. I LOVE the Opti - both chocolate and vanilla. I put them in the magic bullet with ice. Delish! :)
Referral to Surgeon: February 12, 2013 Appointment with Surgeon: April 24, 2013 Endoscopy: April 30, 2013 Referral sent to Bariatric Registry: May 2, 2013 Orientation Appointment: May 27, 2013 Dr Klein Appointment: June 6, 2013 Second Upper GI Series: June 11 Dr Glazer: August 12, 2013 RN/RD/SW: August 29. 2013 Follow-up With Dr Klein: September 23, 2013 Start Opti: October 23, 2013 Surgery Date: November 14, 2013
Generally if it's chocolate I'm good with it. I do use a straw with my premier shakes and I did with my Opti. I don't like the smell of either of them and I think that's what puts many people off. I have never been a milk drinker but the Premier shake and a bowl of strawberries starts me off every morning.
Laurie
Surgery: June 11, 2012--Dr. Starr--Humber
Loved opti, when I added cocoa powder to my vanilla. I had tried premier protein drinks pre op and thought yuck!! In desperation post op after trying several powder protein mixes, I decided to give premier another try, well holy cow, its true for me anyway, that our tastes may change because I enjoy them now, whew!! They have helped me get that extra protein in especially the first couple of months.
Annette 
Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs
i only had the vanilla opti but always added mio or some other flavorings to it and as far as protein shakes go, i found it taste rather good.
i LOVE premier chocolate, but the vanilla not so much. i tried adding flavour to the vanilla premier but it got weird and i never did it again. now i stick to choc premier, one a day.
