Ok I have some of my usual digs at costco or TJ but Im sure I'm overlooking some great finds and Protein opportunities. What's your "must haves"? Here's mine:

Costco:

Tortilla Crusted Tilapia (frozen. 18g pro. So good!!)

Chobani or Dannon Greek yogurt packs

Fage yogurt

Light babybel

Premier Protein

Persian cucumbers (my new "chips")

Turkey meatballs (frozen. 2 fill me up)

King crab legs (expensive but my fav food)

Ceviche

Mozzarella cheese

The El Torito salad kit

TJ

vanilla yogurt

No Pudge Brownie Mix

Stuffed bell peppers. (So tasty)

Black bean Indian spiced veg patties

Frozen fruit mix

costco membership is definitely helpful to have when buying Protein foods. There are so many good choices and because most stuff is bulk' date=' it usually lasts for a good 2-3 weeks.[/quote']

Bjs is basically the same. I wonder if maybe Costco just has more items our people can have.

Bjs is basically the same. I wonder if maybe costco just has more items our people can have.

Do not know as not heard of Bjs before. Wish I could be more helpful. I get most of my post op grocery needs fulfilled at Costco.

Costco's great for their frozen salmon. Comes individually packaged, and one piece is two meals for me. The tilapia comes the same way . Great products

I buy the cooked shrimp platter. (I don't use the cocktail sauce.). Best shrimp around. And salmon w basil pesto butter. Also fresh. Back against the wall next to the meats. I rotate between the two. The salmon is 3 big pieces. I'll usually cook two and freeze the other one- butter and all. The two cooked ones lasts me for several days.

costco never uses frozen fish for their prepared meals and you can taste the difference.

I also but most of the frozen seafood- the basil lemon talapia is yummy. And the crab cakes! Yum.

Have to add from TJs their frozen palak paneer. Loved the stuff well before being sleeved, but even more so now. It was even great in the blender during puree stage

They also have nice cheeses and the yummiest adult chewable Multivitamins I've found.

Do not know as not heard of Bjs before. Wish I could be more helpful. I get most of my post op grocery needs fulfilled at costco.

We have Bjs, Costco, and Sam's here in Connecticut. They're all warehouse clubs... Pay an annual fee, buy in bulk, etc. I've been ever really discerned much of a difference between them all. Bjs is just the most convenient to me.

I buy the cooked shrimp platter. (I don't use the cocktail sauce.). Best shrimp around. And salmon w basil pesto butter. Also fresh. Back against the wall next to the meats. I rotate between the two. The salmon is 3 big pieces. I'll usually cook two and freeze the other one- butter and all. The two cooked ones lasts me for several days.

costco never uses frozen fish for their prepared meals and you can taste the difference.

I also but most of the frozen seafood- the basil lemon talapia is yummy. And the crab cakes! Yum.

Thanks for all the good seafood options!

Have to add from TJs their frozen palak paneer. Loved the stuff well before being sleeved' date=' but even more so now. It was even great in the blender during puree stage

They also have nice cheeses and the yummiest adult chewable multivitamins I've found.[/quote']

Yes, I second the comment on adult chewable Vitamins from TJs. These vitamins carried me through the first 6 months where most WLS vitamins made me throw up.

Costco's great for their frozen salmon. Comes individually packaged' date=' and one piece is two meals for me. The tilapia comes the same way . Great products[/quote']

I bought some fresh wild cod at costco last weekend and ended up returning it because there was a (live!) parasite in the tray. I almost died.

I bought some fresh wild cod at costco last weekend and ended up returning it because there was a (live!) parasite in the tray. I almost died.

Omg I'm glad you noticed it and didn't get sick!!!

So many new great ideas to add to the list!

I buy the cooked shrimp platter. (I don't use the cocktail sauce.). Best shrimp around. And salmon w basil pesto butter. Also fresh. Back against the wall next to the meats. I rotate between the two. The salmon is 3 big pieces. I'll usually cook two and freeze the other one- butter and all. The two cooked ones lasts me for several days.

costco never uses frozen fish for their prepared meals and you can taste the difference.

I also but most of the frozen seafood- the basil lemon talapia is yummy. And the crab cakes! Yum.

I just had the Costco salmon with herb butter at a party a couple of weeks ago and was blown away at how delish it was (I'm sure a lot of the flavor comes from the butter, but the salmon was very fresh and tasty). I never bought it before because it's such a large size, but the idea to freeze some is brilliant! Must get some on my next trip there! Great tip!

Oh, my fellow Costco-lovers:

I was there today and a couple of my fave products are on sale.

Currently costco has a special on the Pure Protein Protein Bars (18 ct variety pack; 6 chocolate Deluxe; 6 Chocolate Peanut Butter; and 6 Chewy Chocolate Chip). The regular price is $17.49 and there is a $4.50 instant mfr's coupon off. I stocked up and bought 3 of them today, since they are our fave protein bars (20g protein, 180-200 calories per bar). I prefer the Pure Protein bars to the Premier Protein bars, which, although they have more protein (30g vs. 20g) they are just too honkin big for my sleeve and I never finish them ... always get about 2/3 or 3/4 done and then can't stand the thought of another bite, so the rest always gets thrown out. I can always finish a Pure Protein Bar, though. It's just the right size for my sleeve.

Also, there's a sale on the Stacy's Pita chips (another of my fave Costco buys). I believe it's a $2 or $2.50 mfr. instant coupon per bag (I think the regular price is $5.79 or something, so that's a big savings). I also stocked up on those. They have a pretty long shelf life.

I heart Costco!!!

Great ideas! It's making me want to shop lol!