What is the best protein pre op and post op I dont know much about buying protein most of you have bought them if I could get some advice. Thank you

Chrissy,

There are tons of Protein products out there. You can order online from a host of places, including Amazon.com, unjury, Bariatric Advantage, etc. If you're new to protein shakes/drinks, I suggest going to the sites and ordering or asking for samples of their products.

I personally like the Click brand of Protein powder that is sold several places, but others have had good luck with other brands. Walmart, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, and Sams sell several kinds of protein powder, Protein Bars, etc. Make sure you're getting whey isolate protein powder so that you get one that is readily available for your body to make use of it.

Walgreens sells some protein shots that have collagen protein in them. According to the weight lifters' boards, that kind of protein is not readily available for our bodies to use.

Whatever you do, don't over-buy on the protein powders, even if you adore the flavor pre-op. My taste buds (and many others) have changed radically since surgery. I can't handle the sweet flavored Protein shakes anymore. They make me gag. I drank a lot of chicken and beef broth when I was early post-op. That gave me liquid and some protein when I couldn't handle anything else.

Do read the thread about what to buy for after surgery. Smaller cups, silverware and plates will make it easier when you transition to mushies and then to solid foods. A food scale and an accurate measuring cup for liquids are also very handy.

Good luck on your journey!!

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didn't make it, found tickler file section, put stuff together, but didn't come on board. can anyone help me with VERY SIMPLE directions. thanx kathy

I like one Protein before surgery and another after so the best thing I think you can do is buy it from a place where you can return it if you dont like it. GNC has a no questions asked returns and you can return it after you try it. I like the delicious strawberry flavor of Gold Standard100% Whey ...but it is only good mixed with milk...during my preop and losing stages after surgery I only mixed with Water because I didnt want the calories or carbs of milk so I prefered a fruit punch flavor that sorta tasted like crystal light. You will just need to start trying them but they are expensive so make sure you can return them. Good Luck to you!

Sorry Kathy I have no idea how to work the ticker my husband had to do it for me:)