Hey guys,

I am posting again since no one is really answering in a different category....

I am just starting this journey of getting approved for WLS, but I have been reading that a lot of people advise to get lots of samples of protien shakes before hand to see what you like. Can anyone tell me what is a good way to go about getting samples? Can you just buy individual pakets of protien powder, or one single shake? Can any one recommend a good tasting shake? Any additional info would be great as well

Thanks!

Bariatric fusion offers a multi pack of different flavors

My surgeon recommends Chike, so that's what I've been using. You can order a variety pack of single serve packets directly from their website. http://www.chikenutrition.com/buy-chike.html

I just ordered a sample pack from Unjury. I hear that they taste pretty good. My pre op diet starts feb 11.

You can also order sample packs of Syntrax nectar BJs Bariatrics. You get to choose 11 different flavors for 14.99.

http://www.bjsbariatrics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=bjb&Product_Code=synSamplePack&Category_Code

They are my favorites -- especially chocolate Truffle and vanilla Bean Torte...

You can also order samples from unjury.

The nectar ones fro BJ's sound pretty good!! I think I wil order the sample pack when I am closer to my surgery date...still in the process of completing my appointments before submitting to insurance..

That green apple from nectar looks divine!

Definitely try all the samples you can before surgery to see if they'll work for you and if you find you can't deal with the powders, there are other options.

I tried all the different flavors from nectar and unjury and the whey scent was so overpowering that there were only three that didn't make me gag and nearly vomit, and those three still left me a little nauseated. There was absolutely NO WAY I was going to be able to drink 32oz every day. I went in to see my dietician to see if there were other options and she suggested that I try the Premier Protein shakes and I have been living on those post-op. They taste just like chocolate milk and are easy to get down.

You can order samples of everything Vita Lady carries. (Vitalady.com). That apple one from nectar sounded good to me, but it was awful. Glad I just got a sample. So far I've only liked a few.

I would recommend googling "protein sample packs" that should give you a variety to pick from.

I personally chose syntrax nectar&sweets and I ended up loving several of them.

That green apple from nectar looks divine!

I had a sample of the Nectar Apple and I thought is was horrible.... it sure sounded good though....

I had a sample of the nectar Apple and I thought is was horrible.... it sure sounded good though....

I agree lol.It was so GROSS!

I really like Nectars carribean cooler and nectar sweets: double stuffed cookie and vanilla bean torte

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I am just starting this journey of getting approved for WLS, but I have been reading that a lot of people advise to get lots of samples of protien shakes before hand to see what you like. Can anyone tell me what is a good way to go about getting samples? Can you just buy individual pakets of protien powder, or one single shake? Can any one recommend a good tasting shake? Any additional info would be great as well <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Premier shakes are the best @ costco 29 grams Protein 1 gram sugar taste excellent

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Premier shakes are the best @ costco 29 grams Protein 1 gram sugar taste excellent

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For me, it has boiled down to cost and convenience. I am currently not picky so premier from costco fits thst description. I also want a guzzle and go shake. I do not want to get caught up in mixing, adding, enjoying, etc another food that i can end up putting my focus on like the old me rather than exercise and other parts of life I have missed out on because of the hyper focus on food and when I will get my next bite. Also...my costco currently has muscle milk and protein isolate powder on sale. I dont know if that is all of them or not, but the coupons are in their flyer.

advocare has a great berry tasting meal replacement shake. It has 24 grams protein in it. I was introduced to it at a bariatric weight loss surgery monthly meeting that was on protein. Our Dr's office had nutritionist have the meeting for patients. They have other flavors to. You can get in single serve packages it is like 14 in a box.

I got Premier Protein shake at Sam's Club in vanilla and chocolate and it is delicious. There are 30 grams of protein in this shake (160 calories). Also, got the Premier Protein bars (290 calories). I love the taste and the texture. There are twelve shakes in the box and the cost is $18.00, approximately $1.50 per shake.