Hey all :-) I start my 2 wk preop diet April 10 & my surgeon gave me a list of options. I was wondering if any of you had tried these and what you thought :-) I know everyone's taste is different but I figured id ask anyway before spending $ on something everyone thinks is awful... Thanks in advance!!

1-Medfast 55 shake

2-Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacements

3-Muscle Milk Light rtd

4-Isopure Low Carb powder

5- LaBrada Lean Body

6- MetRx Meal Replacement

Any tips appreciated!!

Hello! First of all, good luck on the preop diet! I used the Bariatric Advantage Protein powder shake mix, which I hated, and Isopure powder, which is AWESOME. I put it in everything.

Stock up also on Soup (broth only, probably, depending on your doctor), popsicles, and jello!

I used the Bariatric Advantage as well. I'm a chocolate lover, and I have to say, I did not love the chocolate but the vanilla was very palatable especially if you add sugar free Jello or flavorings, ice and the like. And if you actually have all you are supposed to (4 with milk or 5 with water) your body will be very happy with the complete nutrition it is getting. (Your brain is something else entirely). I did not have a choice in the matter, as my surgeon likes a level playing field. Everyone gets BA or Optifast. I had Optifast years ago and did not care for it.

My brain was REALLY hungry until around day 9 when I had a total emotional meltdown. Then the next day and from there on out, I was fine. I just didn't care any more. After surgery I had three more weeks of that, so I was on liquids for a total of 5 weeks. (one week of that was Clear Liquids post op.)

If you go with B.A., you will need 3 canisters (about $200). Also, If they haven't told you yet....if you drink coffee, get detoxed well before surgery. You don't need to go through caffeine withdrawal while you're trying to recover from surgery. (you can have it back later, don't worry )

My two cents.

Also, some brands will sell you samples.

Thank you guys sooo much for the info! I will see if I can try some samples, didn't even think of that! Im getting pretty nervous as the days go by. I just can't imagine life without food as my "best friend".... Im ready to learn though!! God knows Im gonna be one mean girl for those 2 wks preop haha!

I'm sorry, the brand I had was called BARI ESSENTIALS. I spaced that one. So, just put that name in the place of what I wrote. The Bariatric Advantage that I have is the wretched chewable vitamins that nearly make me throw up any time I think about it. (blech)