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Hi all,

ive read lots of forum topics relating to my question but im still kind of confused. (sorry!)

i start my Liquid Protein diet tomorrow. 2 weeks.

My surgeons office suggested Bariatric Advantage but ill need 2 High Protein Meal Replacement bags to cover me for 2 weeks= $120

I wanted to find a store where i can buy my own. my question is ive read in alot of places "whey protein" is that good or is that like for people who take certain powder shakes to gain weight?

can anyone give me an idea of a specific brand/s to purchase? (that i dont have to order online and wait. something i can find in a store. like a Walmart, target, Vitamin Shoppe, GNC...etc.)

thank you!

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and just for the record...i didnt wait until the last minute bc im irresponsible...lol. i just got paid yesterday =]

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Hi there. I use Body Fortress whey Protein. I get a 2lb container for $15.00 at Walmart. It has 26 grams of protein per scoop. They have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate Peanut Butter. I like the powder because I use like a scoop and a half per shake ant that gives me like 39-40 grams of protein. A lot more cost effective. Premixed are def easier. But I'm more loyal to my wallet. Good luck to you! I'm 8 days post op and the pre op was def more challenging.

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I use Designer Whey - $15-19 depending on where you buy it. I like the chocolate one. 2lbs last about 1 week drinking 2 shakes a day.

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Thank you to both of you!!! i really appreciate it. finally some clear cut direction lol

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Whey is what you are supposed to buy. Its Protein that is best for us after surgery. I use GNC Lean 25...25 g protein in each serving. I have vanilla and mixed berry and they are both great...GNC also has those cool mixing cups too...m

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Whey is what you are supposed to buy. Its Protein that is best for us after surgery. I use GNC Lean 25...25 g Protein in each serving. I have vanilla and mixed berry and they are both great...GNC also has those cool mixing cups too...m

oh ok! do you by any chance know if you have a pre-op liquid diet how many grams of protein you should be gettin in a day?

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Preop you should get about 100-110 grams of Protein per day. There are different whey Proteins - a concentrate I think and isolate. The best for you and in quality is whey isolate. It costs a little more. The Body Fortress at Walmart comes in both types - a whey concentrate that has only part isolate, but the isolate says it in big letters on the front. I highly suggest you make sure to get isolate. Good luck!

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What Joni said...about 100

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I start my liquid pre op diet tomorrow as well... I went to GNC.. they let me sample a few different shakes right on the spot.. I chose the GNC Total Lean .. lean shakes... strawberry, chocolate, and Vinellla. $30 for 24 of them.. 14 oz. pre made shakes.. 170 calories each. 6 grams of fat. 25 grams of protien and loaded with essental Vitamins and minerals. I'm to stay under 1000 calories a day. so I can have 4 of them and still be good although I'm sure they will get old soon.. they do taste good though to me.. the store I was at had an offer on them of buy one get the next one half off...

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