Hi everyone,

I start my pre-op diet on May 13th (surgery on the 27th...woohoo!). I've been told I need to find a shake that offers 25g of Protein and less than 8g of sugar and have a list of shakes that fit the bill from the RD at the hospital, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of any they really liked?

I was thinking about ordering from bariatricadvantage.com which seems like an easy one-stop-shop for shakes and Vitamins, but it also seems a bit pricey and I'm afraid I'll order 2wks worth of shakes and hate the taste.

Anyway, I'd love to hear any feedback from others who have already done their pre-op diet.

I've tried several different samples from a few different companies....so far not one that I'm willing to live off of for a long period of time, but it's good that I'm not committed to one just yet....still trying them out but here's what I've bought.........

from Syntrax brand, the nectar samples....I think I got 10 samples of single-serve packets. Tried a few so far and they're ok. Some you can mix with milk and some with Water.

from the Incredible chocolate Milk Diet, both the chocolate and vanilla samples....both taste ok but you have to mix well or it has little clumps...

from powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury brand, the sample package has some chocolate, some vanilla, some unflavored, and 2 chicken Soup flavors....haven't tried the soup yet but you can add the unflavored to almost anything, from Jello to food/drinks, including crystal light.... I've also added the vanilla and chocolate flavors to Carnation Instant Breakfast...I really like CIN but it doesn't have a lot of Protein.

I've heard a few people say that the Muscle Milk Light (pre-made) is good, but I've heard it's also expensive....

Also heard that the whey Protein powder at walmart is good, the one that is $15.00 for a large container (or 3 for $35.00 online including free shipping).... I think it's called super whey but not sure...if you go to walmart.com, type in whey protein in the search bar and it will pull it up..... I'd be interested in trying it. Supposedly you can try it once and if you dont like it, return it to the store.

My surgery isn't until June 20 but I've been trying to replace at least 5 meals per week with shakes to see how they taste and also work myself up to my 2-week pre-op diet.

The LBT site has lots of shake ideas once you decide which chocolate and/or vanilla brand you like best. Right now I make all of mine with either skim milk, almond milk, or water but can't wait to start adding ice, fruit, and flavorings.

Let me know if you find something you like so I can try it too!!!

Hi everyone,

I start my pre-op diet on May 13th (surgery on the 27th...woohoo!). I've been told I need to find a shake that offers 25g of protein and less than 8g of sugar and have a list of shakes that fit the bill from the RD at the hospital, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of any they really liked?

I was thinking about ordering from bariatricadvantage.com which seems like an easy one-stop-shop for shakes and Vitamins, but it also seems a bit pricey and I'm afraid I'll order 2wks worth of shakes and hate the taste.

Anyway, I'd love to hear any feedback from others who have already done their pre-op diet.

My supplier deals in MUSCLE MILK LIGHT she is on ebay, and a jug of strawberry Milkshake is $5.99. The flavor is great, and you can't beat the price.

Go to ebay and type in MUSCLE MILK, Light will come up also.

Look for $5.99 price, and then it should be the flavor above. Sometimes she also gets chocolate, Peanut Butter Blend. It is very good.

195 Calories, 25G of Protein, 2 or 3G of sugar.

I buy it all the time, and it's good stuff.

2 scoops powder/8oz. Water is all it takes.

Shirley.

I did not like the pre-mixed shakes like Atkins or Muscle Milk. I prefer the powders like Syntrax nectar (23 g) or unjury (Choc or Strawberry).

I know costco and some Sam's Clubs carry the 30g Premier Shakes. They aren't bad.

The premade Muscle Milk Light chocolate tastes like BUTT to me...sorry. (and gives both me and my husband horrible gas)

I LOVE Bariatric Advantage banana made with nonfat milk. I haven't tried the other flavors yet, but plan to buy another bag in either chocolate or strawberry soon. It's almost like drinking pudding or ice cream...lol

I use the ones from Walmart...they're good, low in carbs and high in protein.

Thanks for all the input everyone! I am having my mom check out walmart where she lives to see what they have (since there is no walmart in nyc...so they don't deliver here either :-/ ) I've heard a lot of mixed reviews on the muscle milk, although I think I had one a couple months back at fashion week, of all places! haha. maybe i'll pick one up and see if it's something I can tolerate for a couple of weeks.

And good to know about the bariatricadvantage, as that is where I was looking initially...so I might end up going that route, as my doctor has said i can have 5 of those shakes a day plus 1 bar, on top of my low-cal/fat dinner...so it seems like more substance and will keep me feeling like I get a lot throughout the day. Where as, if I understand correctly, any other shakes, its just 3 shakes a day plus the dinner. We'll see.

Thanks for all the input everyone! I am having my mom check out walmart where she lives to see what they have (since there is no walmart in nyc...so they don't deliver here either :-/ ) I've heard a lot of mixed reviews on the muscle milk, although I think I had one a couple months back at fashion week, of all places! haha. maybe i'll pick one up and see if it's something I can tolerate for a couple of weeks.

And good to know about the bariatricadvantage, as that is where I was looking initially...so I might end up going that route, as my doctor has said i can have 5 of those shakes a day plus 1 bar, on top of my low-cal/fat dinner...so it seems like more substance and will keep me feeling like I get a lot throughout the day. Where as, if I understand correctly, any other shakes, its just 3 shakes a day plus the dinner. We'll see.

There is a walmart in valley stream, in a mall called green acres. Its in the back of mall by home depo.i dont know if you live near there but im from queens and its like 15 MINUTE DRIVE.I wish you all the luck in the world with your journey.

I tried Bariatric advantage and hated it. The unjury chocolate an vanilla was great and I will still drink it every so often if I need a protein boost or short on calories for the day. 28 g protein when made with milk. The chicken soup flavor was the only clear protein I was able to tolerate. Not bad tasting.