A really common problem immediately pre-op is how to get all your protein in. One of the reasons that it is hard is that a lot of protein drinks taste horrible, especially immediately post-op when our sense of smell and our taste buds are heightened.

One way to find a protein drink you like without breaking the bank is to get samples and try a lot of them. Where can you get samples?

I have also heard that Syntrax will send you a sample pack of their products for free or a small charge, but I've never been able to find the info on how to get it on their site. I think you have to contact them via email or phone to get the samples.

In terms of buying protein in stores, GNC sells many of their proteins in individual packets and in smaller bags. They will also let you return any protein powder you buy from them even if it's opened. So you can try it and, if you hate it, you can return it.

Jay Robb makes single serving packets of their proteins. I bought them at Vitamin Shoppe.

@@MacMadame

You're awesome for putting this together.

I am pre-op and I ordered a starter pack from bariatric for $47.95. It contains:

• 10g Protein Bar Sampler
• 15g Bar Meal Replacements
• shake.htm" rel="external nofollow">15g Shake Variety
• Snack variety pack
• Select Sample Pack
• Blender Bottle

It is a nice variety of their products. Total of 36 items, and they throw 3 more in the box also.

Edited January 4, 20179 yr by Alex Brecher

Thanks for the great info!

Anything for us in the UK? We seem very limited compared to you guys x

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UK.No free samples but my protein.com sells individual packets so you can try flavours befor committing to a large pack.