I'm getting banded May 30, and my surgeon requires a two-week liquid diet pre-surgery. I was required to purchase shakes from his office ($225!) - they are called "Bariatric Advantage" - there is a whole line of shakes, Vitamins, etc. Okay, so ... the shakes are really, really gross. I've had two so far, and I threw up part of the second one because it was so nasty. The texture is awful ... like slime.

So my question is - I see a lot of people talking on her about different kinds of shakes, and I'm wondering why my surgeon required this particular brand. Is anyone else on this kind?

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So my question is - I see a lot of people talking on her about different kinds of shakes, and I'm wondering why my surgeon required this particular brand. Is anyone else on this kind?[/quote']

I had my surgery a little over a year ago and the Protein I have ever had I got at Sam's club. It has 30 grams of protein per shake and only has about 160 calories. It is made by premier and is sooo good!!!! I have tried soooo many brands and by far this is the best. It is about $18 for 12 containers!!!! My doctor wanted me to go with that brand because they make a ton of profit but it was awful!!!!!!!

Donna, I buy the Designer Whey berry powder in ShopRite they have Lemon too. Gonna try next time I think just because summers coming and I like lemonade.

hate to keep bothering you with questions but is ShopRite online or a store near you?

thanks, Donna

hate to keep bothering you with questions but is ShopRite online or a store near you?

thanks' date=' Donna[/quote']

It's a supermarket on the east coast

Ewwww... hate protien shakes.

Can't believe you had to buy them from him????

Good Luck.

Me too! I'm doing Greek yogurt and tofu and I feel like a new woman!

I did optifast pre surgery I boughted it from the doctor's office and only cost me $90 the case x2. for before and after surgery. and they have vanilla, strawberry and chocolate they were all pretty good well I think they are everyone have different taste bud i guess.