Hello all my doctor suggested BA for my pre-op diet it comes all together drinks and bars that last 2 weeks for 180.00- could I just buy protien drinks from a local store and use other meals trying to stay on a low budget and try other protien drinks to get some idea on ones I like. Any ideas and suggestions will be greatly appericated! Thanks

Yes, of course you can!! I would recommend going to www.mybariatricpantry.com and buying some samples of the Syntrax Nectar protein powders. The samples come in 15 or so different flavors and you get 12 for like $13.99. I would also try Costco. They have a Premier Protein chocolate drink that is super good and low in carbs w/30g of protein. I believe I paid $28. for a case of them. In regards to the protein bars... check the nutritional values very carefully. Some of them are extremely high in carbs! If the carbs are more than 4 times the amount of protein content, dont use them! The ratio should be 4:1. If it has 4g of protein, it shouldn't have anymore than 1g of carbs.

Ok thanks so much I have a doctor appt. On Thursday going to discuss it with him I know he going push the BA on me. Does costcos sale protein bars as while?

You know, I'm not really sure but I'm sure they do. I don't buy protein bars because they are LOADED with carbs!! If you do buy them, make sure the protein to carb ratio is 4:1. If it has 4g of protein then it should have no more than 1g of carbs. This should really be a rule of thumb for ALL foods, but especially processed foods!

Ok thanks so much!! Very helpful

Anytime!! Good luck with your pre-op diet! If you have any more questions feel free to msg me!

I have always used Myoplex Low-Carb bars. They come in double chocolate/cookies and cream/and some kind of apple flavor. You can get them at GNC. The impact carbs are very low in these and they taste the best. Ask the person working to help you find them.