Hi all, Im going to Wal-Mart and Sams tomorrow to look at supplies pre-op. Any suggestions on what brand/flavors, powder/ premix? Do i need "Wey" powder? Not even sure what that is? Thanks all.

At Walmart I buy Body Fortress in chocolate. It is whey. I use 2 scoops with 8 oz. of skim milk and add: a little decaf instant coffee, peppermint extract and tons of ice and use a blender. It is great and thick and fills me for 4-6 hours. I have been having these for breakfast for almost a year. When I get a fill I have to be on liquids for 3 days have 3 a day, then. Good luck.

hmmmm ok thanks dylanmiles23.Is that what you use blender for? mixing shakes? I would do without coffee though...not much into coffee. Is that mix expensive? thanks

hmmmm ok thanks dylanmiles23.Is that what you use blender for? mixing shakes? I would do without coffee though...not much into coffee. Is that mix expensive? thanks

I have a small Hamilton Beach blender from Target or Walmart for under $20. and it is also a drinking cup. I first put in the milk, then the powder and the extras and fill to the top with small ice cubes. I love it.

ok looks like i need a blender then too. thanks for info dylanmiles23. an gas-x too!!

hmmmm ok thanks dylanmiles23.Is that what you use blender for? mixing shakes? I would do without coffee though...not much into coffee. Is that mix expensive? thanks

The mix is around $15. I live near Boston so it may depend on areas. I did buy from my doctor the Bariatric Advantage mix and it was $60. for the same 2 lbs. and didn't taste any better. Good luck. Walmart has more than one brand and one flavor. I am a chocolate or coffee flavor only person. I do not drink coffee, though.

I like the pure protein one, I get it at Target or Trader Joes but Walmart may also have it. For convenience I also use Atkins Advantage because they are pre mixed you just open the cap a drink or throw in a blender. I am south of boson an did BJs has a good selection too.

ok thanks all for replies...I'll check them out tomorrow.

I like the Premier Protein ones from Costco or Sam's Club. I also ordered the sample pack from Unjury. The Chocolate Splendor is wonderful and so I ordered a container of that. I plan to pick up some of the WalMart stuff tomorrow so that I can have a variety. I really really like the Premier Protein--160 calories, 30 grams protein, and the carbs are only 2 (I think). My dietician told me that you need to make sure that the ratio of carbs to protein is less than 1:2, and the lower the carbs the better.

I second the small blender from Hamilton Beach works really well with ice cubes. Really can't be beat for the price. For ready to drink premier brand from Costco or Sam's is very good. When looking for protein powder whey isolate is a higher quality of protein and what my doctor called for. I recommend looking at the Vitamin Shoppe the employees know a lot about protein powder. Their prices are very good and they will allow you to return for exchange if you decide you don't like a flavor.

Did your doctor give you a guideline to use when picking a shake? Mine was included in my surgery info.

Hi everyone. ok met with my dr. for pre-op pysical. Dr. said everything good to go..took blood for kidney check though. I went to Wal-Mart bought the small HB blender $14.95 you all recommended. Looks just right for single serve shakes etc. Also picked up big jar of chocolate peanutbutter body fortress whey protein.Went next door to Sams an got a case of Premier Protein choc. shakes. Figured id wait till i meet with surgeon on 3/5 before I buy any more. How did I do? Good for starters? thanks all.