I had my first consult with Dr. Hart at Emory Johns Creek a few days ago. I decided to give the Bararatic Advantage shake a try. I mixed chocolate powder with 1 cup milk a tablespoon of Peanut Butter and some ice and somehow choked almost all down. All I can think is- I am not sure that surgery is worth having to drink those things forever. I was so encouraged after I left his office but now I am not so sure I can really do this.

Second thoughts?

you wont have to drink them forever. Each dr is different but eventually you will be able to eat enough protien that you wont need the shakes. Also there are so many different protien companies and different flavors, you just have to try them until you find the "right" one for your palate. I am 2 months post op and loving it! I dont mind my shakes anymore. I actually look forward to what new concoction i can come up with. Some taste great, some not so much! good luck!

My doctor also recommended Bariatric Advantage, but I thought they were vile. I ended up using powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate Splendor with skim milk plus in the blender with ice. They are really good! Give them a try. GNC whey Protein isn't bad either.

Good luck you can do this!

You don't have to drink it forever and there are lots of better tasting protiens out there, but, your point is a great question... is this worth all the changes needed for success?

That is such a personal question, and i think it is wise to think about it a bit before committing to surgery because there are alot of things those first few months especially that kinda suck.

All I can say is that my happy-o-meter has gone off the scale. Life is really good at half my former size. My only regret... is why couldn't I have been sleeved back in 2001 back when I had the crapband installed??? I am so happy with my sleeve, I feel like it saved my life.

Find a Protein mix that you like and has what your dr recommends. You can flavor them. Google Protein Drink recipes.

The surgery is SO worth it!! You just have to get over this stepping stone.

Try premier protein shakes, they are ready made, taste great and a lot of people here LOVE them,

I still drink them at 4 months out for breakfast because I'm lazy...

You can buy them at Costco and Sams club.

Also try Body Fortress Whey Protein from Walmart. Chocolate flavor. They are good.

I had my first consult with Dr. Hart at Emory Johns Creek a few days ago. I decided to give the Bararatic Advantage shake a try. I mixed chocolate powder with 1 cup milk a tablespoon of Peanut Butter and some ice and somehow choked almost all down. All I can think is- I am not sure that surgery is worth having to drink those things forever. I was so encouraged after I left his office but now I am not so sure I can really do this.

Second thoughts?

This is just temporary. There are lots of different Bariatrix Advantage products available online. Like everything else, some are good and some are awful. Give it a chance.