I receive many private messages from members inquiring about Bariatric Protein, supplements & Vitamins. The most frequently asked questions are which bariatric protein, supplements & vitamins products and brands are best suited for Lap Band patients and where to purchase them - at the best price, online and offline. Please take a moment and share any and all you have on this topic with your fellow members.

Protein powders:

I'm a big fan of the unjury, the chocolate Splendor is my favorite. It can only be bought online though but here's the link to it: http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/

It cost $17.99 for a container that is 17 servings (+shipping)

1 scoop has 20g of protein

The other brand I've been using lately is the Body Fortress Protein powder. It's not as good as the Unjury but it's not horrible. It's also a lot more affordable and you can buy it at Walmart. I like the Peanut Butter chocolate flavor.

It costs $14.99 for a container that is 21 servings

1 scoop has 30g of protein

I'm very picky about protein powders most make me gag but I to like the Unjury chocolate and strawberry isn't bad , I haven't tried the chicken soup it makes me nervous lol

I just ordered some of the unjury shakes and soup based on several recommendations here. I use Body Fortress, too, but only like the chocolate. I'm not into artificial fruity flavors of ANYthing.

My surgeon recommended a particular post-op Vitamin and Calcium citrate he wanted me to take. I discovered this is just another income revenue stream for him and - defiantly - purchased similar products elsewhere with great reviews and half the cost. I guess I will know in the future if I'm deficient in any areas but I don't see there's a difference if the values are the same.

I love Unjury I order it on-line!.ships very quick too!!

Costco's Premier Protein shakes ready to drink, 18 each for $24.99. You get 30g protein in 11 ounces with 160 calories.

Another big fan of Unjury here! I have tried all of the flavors and the vanilla and chocolate splendor are my favorites. The vanilla is fantastic mixed with any type of frozen fruit in place of ice cubes...peaches, strawberries, blueberries, etc. After trying numerous other brands, I just feel like Unjury tastes more mild and less like a "protein supplement". It's a little more expensive than other brands, but they offer an auto ship method where you can choose as much or little as you like and how often you would like it delivered. When you choose auto ship they take 15% off.

Love Unjury, chocolate , vanilla, chicken soup and the cheese sauce on well cooked cauliflower!!!! It's heaven!

Procal shakes from my WL center and Isopure protein powder from GNC. I also like the Zero Carb individual bottles of Isopure with 60 calories/15 grams of protein. They don't need to be refrigerated so I can take them with me when I travel overnight.

I use NOW Sports unflavored whey protein isolate powder. I get sick of the same flavors over and over, so I hate buying a chocolate powder or a vanilla powder and feeling like I have to use it up. I can mix the unflavored powder with another lower protein shake in any flavor, so I can buy individual servings of those flavors and bump up the protein on those, or I can make my own shakes with milk and fruit plus the powder. I can also mix the unflavored powder with low-sugar OJ (tastes just like an Orange Julius!) or mix it with yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. to up those protein values. The versatility is what works best for me.