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Ordering some nectar before surgery! I don't know how I would have made it the first few days and weeks without it! I couldn't stand the chocolate or anything with milk! It just tasted like sludge. It's not uncommon to not be able to tolerate milk post op. I don't work for them or anything lol just know how much it helped me! I have the Cappuccino and Roadside Lemonade too, I prefer the fuzzy navel. I start my morning off with one and I have a head start on my protein! I like the cappuccino, but it's really too sweet, but if you love sweet coffee you'll love it

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Thanks for the tip! I have my preop appt with the nutritionist on this coming weds...(april 17) so glad i saw this...i dont like sweet coffee lol

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Try finding a site that will sell you a sampler pack. (BJs Bariatrcs lets you select the flavors you want). I went through a lot of nectar post-op, it was a relieving change from the chocolate / vanilla routine. Did a lot of cherry, and lemon iced tea. I did NOT like the chocolate though, and wasn't terribly fond of the Cappuccino either. Also, that one does have caffeine in it, so it might by too acidic for the early days while your tummy's still healing. I know I wasn't allowed to have coffee for several weeks.

I also strongly recommend the Unjury chicken broth flavor, just for something not-sweet!

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Thank you! I really appreciate all the tips and info!

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Try finding a site that will sell you a sampler pack. (BJs Bariatrcs lets you select the flavors you want). I went through a lot of nectar post-op, it was a relieving change from the chocolate / vanilla routine. Did a lot of cherry, and lemon iced tea. I did NOT like the chocolate though, and wasn't terribly fond of the cappuccino either. Also, that one does have caffeine in it, so it might by too acidic for the early days while your tummy's still healing. I know I wasn't allowed to have coffee for several weeks.

I also strongly recommend the Unjury chicken broth flavor, just for something not-sweet!

I found the site! Thank you so much!!! I would have never even knew they existed unless unless my nutritionist tells me about them...i will definalty be ordering a sampler pack to try different flavors!

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just ordered the sample pack from bjbariatrics yesterday. and i got 2 tubs of unflavored nectar from Amazon yesterday as well. I've been using the body fortress brand strawberry, and I really like it with some crystal light lemonade or raspberry lemonade. i start my preop liquid diet on thursday... May 2nd is getting closer and closer!!

i'm really looking forward to trying the nectar, they have some yummy sounding flavors!

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just ordered the sample pack from bjbariatrics yesterday. and i got 2 tubs of unflavored nectar from Amazon yesterday as well. I've been using the body fortress brand strawberry, and I really like it with some crystal light lemonade or raspberry lemonade. i start my preop liquid diet on thursday... May 2nd is getting closer and closer!!

i'm really looking forward to trying the nectar, they have some yummy sounding flavors!

Congratulations!!!! Ill have to look on amazon as well!

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Congratulations!!!! Ill have to look on Amazon as well!

I buy mine on amazon. I am on my 3rd tub of fuzzy navel and have a few other flavors. I get them on amazon for $32 with free shipping... You have to look for the ones for that price and free shipping

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I start my 2 week preop tomorrow. I tried the nectar vanilla torte and it was actually quite tasty! They gave me a sample of the Isopure at my appt today and that wasnt so good :wacko: But im thinking this is going to be pretty easy!!! After i tried the nectar drink i felt really full! Yay!!!! 2 more weeks!!!!!

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Netrition.com had a great and varied sample pack for 17.99. drinks bars etc

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Netrition.com had a great and varied sample pack for 17.99. drinks bars etc

I am going to look that up! thank you!!

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Thanks for the info! I still have a few months, but I am ordering a sample pack to get to know the flavors.

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Thanks for the info. Going to start researching for samples...

Jenn

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just ordered the sample pack from bjbariatrics yesterday. and i got 2 tubs of unflavored nectar from Amazon yesterday as well. I've been using the body fortress brand strawberry, and I really like it with some crystal light lemonade or raspberry lemonade. i start my preop liquid diet on thursday... May 2nd is getting closer and closer!!

i'm really looking forward to trying the nectar, they have some yummy sounding flavors!

Congratulations! My surgery is May 6th, keep us posted on how it goes please!

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Thanks for the info. I just ordered nectar sample pack, starting preop diet next week! Surgery is May 6th!

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