NewmaM83

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

@@enhance1202 Congrats! That's the same day I am having mine!

I agree, it is odd about the letter! A local friend of mine had the surgery early this year (also Tricare Prime but different doctor) and she didn't have to write a letter nor go through all of the clearances I did. I'm just glad that part is over and done with, and surgery is within sight....for you and me both!

Surgery set for Nov 16! These few weeks will fly by!

I have Tricare Prime and received my approval letter in the mail today (it was submitted 5 days ago)! I was really worried about being denied. My BMI is right above 40 and no co-morbidites. Do you have to submit a personal letter to Tricare stating why you would benefit from the surgery? I did, as well as getting clearances from my primary doctor, nutritionist, psychiatrist, pulmonary, and cardiologist. I don't know if my surgeon will want me to do anything else prior to surgery.. I'll be calling first thing Monday to let his office know I was approved and hopefully have a surgery date soon.

My pre op diet is soft foods- cottage cheese, creamy Soup, shakes, yogurt, etc. Basically all the soft foods you can have in those first 2 weeks after surgery.
Congrats on your date!

My pre op diet is soft foods- cottage cheese, creamy Soup, shakes, yogurt, etc. Basically all the soft foods you can have in those first 2 weeks after surgery.
Congrats on your date!

My pre op diet is soft foods- cottage cheese, creamy Soup, shakes, yogurt, etc. Basically all the soft foods you can have in those first 2 weeks after surgery.
Congrats on your date!

@@enhance1202 Congrats! That's the same day I am having mine!

I have Tricare Prime and received my approval letter in the mail today (it was submitted 5 days ago)! I was really worried about being denied. My BMI is right above 40 and no co-morbidites. Do you have to submit a personal letter to Tricare stating why you would benefit from the surgery? I did, as well as getting clearances from my primary doctor, nutritionist, psychiatrist, pulmonary, and cardiologist. I don't know if my surgeon will want me to do anything else prior to surgery.. I'll be calling first thing Monday to let his office know I was approved and hopefully have a surgery date soon.

Hi
My date is also November 30th. It seems like there are alot of us with that date!!!! Yay!
I have tried just about every Multivitamin, Calcium citrate, and Vit B12.< /p>
I highly recommend Bariatric fusion mixed berry Multivitamin soft chews. They are fantastic and don't taste like a Vitamin at all. $22.99 for one month supply. 3 chews twice daily.
http://bariatricfusion.com/soft-chews-mixed-berry-flavor.html
OR
For cheaper version ONCE a day ProCare chewable Multivitamin (size is not bigger than as aspirin)
$11.99 for one month supply.
These are very popular as there are not many Vitamins out there that you can get away with only taking once, they have been on backorder.
http://www.procarenow.com/BACKORDEREDBariatric-Complete-Chewable-MultiVitamin-Once-Per-Day--Formulated-for-Roux-en-Y-Vertical-Sleeve-Duodenal-Switch-30-Day-Supply_p_10002.html
calcium citrate I highly recommend
Bariatric Advantage 500mg in Caramel flavor. Delicious!!! Tastes like a caramel butterscotch. They are a bit pricey though.
Vitamin B12, I highly recommend the Celebrate sublingual quick melt in mint flavor. These taste great, like a sweet mint, and melts super quick. Very reasonable price 15.95 for 3 month supply

Good for you newma!

Congratulations!! I received my approval letter in the mail today! I'll be calling my surgeon's office on Monday to find out what my final steps are, and set a surgery date!

Just to follow up incase anyone searches this post for info! I had the ABG today. I was dreading it... palms sweaty, pulse racing! When she stuck me though, I didn't even feel it. It lasted about 30 seconds and then done. It makes you a little light headed but thats about it. I guess it all just depends on the placement of the artery and who is doing the procedure!