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Here is a list I have started with web sites that give out free samples on request. Please post any other places that give out free sample and i'll add them to the list. Just contact them with your name and address and let them know why you want a free sample. They are very nice and support us surgery people. Please like, follow, and rate if this has helped you. I am updating this all the time and adding new sites. Thank you. Thanks to the people that have added to this list: - SuNMooNStaRS816 - Tink12/26 - Saffikeagan - Veruca Salt - Sylvynn Here is the list: Protein - vanilla mix and a cookie and cream mix) - Quest bar (My favorite protein bar). If they are out of free samples you can wait a few weeks and they will have some. Also if you buy a mixed sample box you can use CODE: mixbar for a discount. - Protein shakes - banana, strawberry, chocolate, Vanilla and Orange) Phone number 1-877-974-2537 - Protein Bars (they sent me 2 bars) - Fiber 1 Protein Bar - Water - Vitamins - liquid vitamins - Bariatricadvantage.com --- Sample pack of vitamins - Bariatricfusion.com --- Sample of Vitamin - Bbvitamins.com --- Vitamin samples Other Offers/Discounts - GNC.com --- They will give you a $5 code for your next online or phone order. (all GNC product is returnable with in 30 days if you dont like it) - Chefjays.com --- Will send you a $7.50 coupon to try some of their products - Kindsnacks.com --- 10% off first time order with code KINDLYL10 - Isatoritech.com --- Buy one get one free smart bar - Purefit.com --- $14.95 for a 7 bar sample box and a coupon for money off your next order - Boost.com --- Two $1 off coupons for Boost Protein drinks and bars - Gotein.com/sampls_pack.html --- Sample pack for $3 Water Flavorings - Makeitmio.com --- Will send you free sample of Mio

Hello everyone I am from the sleeve forum and since they combined everything I figured a topic I started over there would also help out here. I am making a list of companies that will send out free samples to anyone that requests them. Here is the link: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/261167-list-of-bariatric-nutritional-companies-offering-free-samples/ The list is growing as I fine and others fine new companies willing to give out free samples. This is great for new people and anyone wanting to try some new things without spending the money to do so. Hope it helps a few people.

Just wondering if anyone is from Maryland. I am 4 months post opt and just looking for someone locally that can relate. Doing really good so far figured it would be nice to meet someone in the area.

Icing recipe is at the end. Wet Ingredients: 1.5 c no-sugar added applesauce 2 eggs (or equivalent liquid egg substitute) 1.5 cups no-calorie sweetener (Splenda) 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg Dry Ingredients: 1 c. Atkins All-Purpose Baking Mix 1 c. chocolate Protein powder ¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 tsp. salt 3 tsp baking powder Directions: Pre-heat your oven to 350. If you are me, this entails re-lighting the pilot, kicking the oven three times, turning it up to broil and then back down to 350, but I digress… Mash the bananas up in a mixing bowl (or simply add applesauce, if that’s what you are using). Why the bananas/applesauce, you might ask? Both provide a LOT of moisture for your end result without adding the fat of butter or oil. I don’t generally add oil to my baked goods, but your mileage may vary! Add in the rest of the wet ingredients and stir until eggs are fully incorporated. From here, what I do is usually put the dry ingredients in a sifter and sift it directly into the wet ingredients. You can either do that or mix them in another bowl, your choice. Stir wet ingredients and dry well until the mixture is the consistency of a pudding. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake cups and add one heaping tablespoon of the batter to each. Remember to tap down your pan after you’re done (just tap it against the counter to ensure there are no air bubbles at the bottom). Pop the pan in the oven for about 12 minutes. I may sound like a broken record but I cannot say this enough. Protein baked goods cook a LOT faster than their regular counterparts. The outside forms particularly quickly. I’ve found 12 minutes to be the perfect cook time in MY oven. Yours may be different. So don’t leave the kitchen. Go do something else while these are baking (tune in tomorrow for the protein icing recipe and that can be what you are doing…). Remove from the oven when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool fully before trying to eat one. All that will happen if you try to eat them hot is that most of your cupcake will stick to the liner. That’s no fun. Icing 8 oz. package of fat free or reduced fat cream cheese 1 package of sugar-free pudding mix (I used vanilla) 2 tbsp PB2 (omit, of course, if you are not making Peanut Butter icing) ½ c. milk

Most of the companyies only give out so many samples a month. We had this issue over at the sleeve forum when I first started making the list. If you wait a few weeks and try again most of the time they will send you some samples. We also noticed that some times they say they dont give free sample and come to find out people were getting samples 2 weeks later. So just try again after thanksgiving. If you get another e-mail saying they dont have samples can you please post what companies they were so I can remove them from the list.

Every year my hospital (Siani Hospital of Baltimore) hosts a Protein party for people that either had or are thinking of having bariatric surgery. We have vendors show up to answer questions and hand out free sample of their product. This is being held on Tuesday March 20th 6-7:30pm. We also have door prizes. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Every year my hospital (Siani Hospital of Baltimore) hosts a Protein party for people that either had or are thinking of having bariatric surgery. We have vendors show up to answer questions and hand out free sample of their product. This is being held on Thursday March 20th 6-7:30pm. We also have door prizes. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Sorry posted the wrong day. It is Thursday March 20th not Thursday. 6pm-7:30pm

As of today Nectar is aboard and will be sending us free samples to hand out at the event.

Last year we had a bunch. So far this is what we have coming that we know of. Bariatric Advantage, Neighbor Care Pharmacy, Nutrametrix, Isopure, Pure Protein, Celebrate Vitamins, Quest, Recharge, Cabot cheese, smoothie King, Ostrim, Isopure, Bariatric Foodie lady came and made shakes and sold her book. We also have samples from unjury, PB2, detour bars, and Coboni that we will be giving out to take home. I also made Crab stuffed devil eggs and others made protein taco Soup and cheesy chicken made with unjury protein cheese sauce. Last year we had little over 200 people show up.

Every year my hospital (Siani Hospital of Baltimore) hosts a Protein party for people that either had or are thinking of having bariatric surgery. We have vendors show up to answer questions and hand out free sample of their product. This is being held on Tuesday March 20th 6-7:30pm. We also have door prizes. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Hello everyone I am from the sleeve forum and since they combined everything I figured a topic I started over there would also help out here. I am making a list of companies that will send out free samples to anyone that requests them. Here is the link: http://www.bariatric...g-free-samples/ The list is growing as I fine and others fine new companies willing to give out free samples. This is great for new people and anyone wanting to try some new things without spending the money to do so. Hope it helps a few people.

Hello, You are in luck here is a link to a post I made with a list of companies that give out free samples. I hope it helps. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/261167-list-of-bariatric-nutritional-companies-offering-free-samples/page-7#entry3240695 The post is pinned under the food and nutrition area. It is the first pinned post.

Ok everyone I am finally able to access the new site. So ill be updating this list over the next few days. the other weekend I found out if you go into GNC they have taste sample of some of their pre made Protein drinks. They allowed me to sample their lean shake (pumpkin spice) and muscle milk. So for anyone wanting to try something but didn't want to spend the money you can ask if they have a sample you can try. not sure if this is all GNC's or just the 2 near me. Doesn't hurt to ask.

Just got home from GNC and they let me know they have a new flavor Lean Shake hitting the stores sometime soon. The new flavor is Pumpkin Spice.

Everyone is different. How many times are you eating a day? I eat about 5-6 times a day every 3-4 hours. Also you getting all your Protein and Water in? This could slow things down as well. I wouldnt read to much into it just follow your doctors orders and if you havenet start doing some type of work out.

I do a protein drink before and after work outs. Or something small food wise with protein like a egg and cheese or a quest bar. most of the time its a protein shake before and after.

I have a sweet frog down the road from me. This is just like a froyo. I use it as a weekend treat. I get a small with some fruit in it. no candies and things. I do the no sugar added flavors. But I just started doing this and I am 9 months out. Everyone is different about how they feel when they eat different things.

I had this over the weekend. It was so good.

GNC has a pumpkin spice protein shake that are pretty good. I also know there are some recipes around for pumpkin flavor protein shakes that you can make yourself floating around.

I ended up buying 24 bottles of the pumpkin spice lean shakes over the weekend. Plan on stocking up on them before they stop making them.

instead of using apple sauce you could use over ripe banana's. I must of missed it while posting the ingredients. Apple sauce or banana's help keep the cake moist.