I had my surgery on Friday 3/15 and for at least two weeks I read every this site every night. Your stories and tips were so helpful and kept me positive. When I would freak out at three am and think about backing out, your encouragement kept me going.

Thank you thank you thank you!

Best moment of my life (beyond my kiddos) was when I was discharged and the doctor said, " and no more blood pressure meds for home. Lets stop those". I'm teary eyed just typing it.

I'm looking forward to gas relief, have some under my shoulder that makes me a bit cranky by end of day and looking forward to getting in some Protein shakes next week- hoping it helps my recovery. Getting in some consistent liquids but find much of the Powerade, broth, sugar free Popsicles taste weird now- but totally manageable. My sleeve is noisy and I get a little burp 1-2 times a day. I think I'm swallowing air when I swallow because I'm too cautious! Lol. This from the girl that would inhale a slice of pizza with barely a chew!

My question is Protein shake brand recommendations or recipes? I see quite a few in line that look delicious but have more carbs or calories than I want to do. Would love to hear what you do. I start purée next week but even for later- protein recommendations are welcome.

Premier protein drinks from Costco and Sams club are really good. I like the chocolate. Others like the vanilla. So yummy and smooth.

I use the Premier shakes from costco - low carb/sugar and 30g Protein. they taste okay, I mix with almond milk sometimes too. I get the ready to drink boxes, but they also have powder.

muscle milk light is okay too, but has half the protein.

my NUT recommended Isopure and jillian michaels Protein Powder, but i've not tried either of those. I brought her a carton of my Premier shakes and she said they were great (better than some she's recommended, she said she's putting them on her list of recommendations!)

CONGRATS on getting off the bp meds! I'm pre-op and on HTN meds, would LOVE to be able to get off mine that quickly as well!!

best of luck to you!

Thank you both! Am going to take a little trip out on Thursday to SAMs, while my mom ( aka chauffer, laundress, kid and hubby care taker and super helper ) is still here.

We don't have a costco here boo!

I also use premier shakes.... They are very tasty! Congratulations on your surgery! Yeah!! No more BP meds that is awesome!

I really like the Pure Protein pre-made chocolate protein shakes. You can find them at Target or Trader Joes, or online. 35 grams of protein and they taste really good!

I love the chocolate Premier Protein shakes, they have RTD so they come in handy. I recently tried Jay Robb chocolate protein powder and love it, very good and no nasty taste/smell, I added some P2B and it tasted awesome!

Thanks everyone! I am soooo excited to have one tomorrow! Fingers crossed that it goes down ok. Off clear liquids one more day. Woohoo!

You should try to find what you can tolerate. I would not buy them in bulk until you try them and see if you can stomach them. I bought a few kinds before surgery, but I was not able to tolerate any of them until this past week. I am almost five weeks out.

I like Syntax Nectar protein powder. I like the fruity flavors that can be mixed in water and taste more like a juice than a shake. Favorite is Fuzzy Navel.

Congrats. I like Syntax Nectar I tried chocolate truffle it's good. Premier protein I liked before surgery but too sweet afterwards. I could not tolerate the premier protein. I agree try them first.

Because your taste buds and tolerance may be different than pre surgery.