OK so I know I need to buy my pre-op diet from my NUT but the post op diet is optional ...and 300 dollars that I really don't have. So does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of vitamins or protein to get? Or should I consider getting the post- op diet from the NUT?

Omg I didn't have to buy either from my NUT! That's cray cray! Mine gave me a list with pictures & where to but my vitamins/supplements & protein shakes & powders...& explained the things I needed to have if I could not find the exact brand.

The more I read in this app the more I think my experience has been totes diff from most. (ie. I had no drains in & the mandatory diet purchase) seems like most had those things..

No mandatory diet purchases for me, either. My dietician gave me a list of what sorts of things I needed and said go get things that meet the criteria on the list. They have a brand that they sell and recommend, but it's never shoved at you and other options are freely discussed and supported if they meet the needs. I'm not a fan of the Bariatric Advantage powders they sell (they gave me samples to try) so I won't go there, but there are plenty of other options available, especially if you're willing to mail order

I'd suggest talking to your NUT again. There may be recommended alternatives, or at least he/she may be able to give you some guidance on what you should be looking for. Think about getting a list of what they would sell you so you know what to compare with, then go online to do some comparison shopping. You could also go to a local GNC - I know that at least some of the stores will mix up little samples for you to try if you have a few options in mind, for example. Vitamin Shoppe also carries a lot of varieties of things.

There's lots of information to be found in the following food & Nutrition subforums:

Vitamins & supplements

Protein Drinks/Powders

There are some good lists pinned at the top of the forums, and plenty of new info posted regularly.

OMG, no, you don't. Do an internet search on high-protein liquid diets or post- bariatric surgery liquid diets. That is just so freaking money-grubbing. Unreal.

I'm sorry, I have never heard of this before and it sounds unethical to the point of reporting it/making a complaint to your insurance company or medical board. Can you see a different nut?

That being said, the suggestions above are good. I use unjury Protein powder and bariatric Vitamins (found on the 'net) mostly because they do not source any ingredients from China and I think their vanilla and choc. splendor flavors are yummy. And not a bad price.

Agreed, you should not be forced to buy from your NUT. Never was I told I had to buy from her and she gave me suggestions that were more affordable. I would just tell her you can't afford it and ask for alternates. Good luck.

Wow! No you most certainly don't have to. Sounds like a scam to me. I'll bet they will make you feel like you won't succeed if you don't. You can get everything you need for way cheaper.

Why are you forced to purchase the pre-op diet from them? Just curious.

Why are you forced to purchase the pre-op diet from them? Just curious.

The NUT says it has to be a MD followed diet and if I want to get the surgery that I have to do the pre-op diet through them or the MD won't do the surgery. my daughter went to her pre- op diet NUT appointment yesterday and called me told me she needed to get the post-op diet too...so I'm not sure what they told her but she was made to believe that it is necessary. she is getting a bypass at the same place. Unfortunately I can't help her pay for the post op since I've already helped with some of the pre op which was 249. So I wanted to make sure that there was other sources of obtaining the necessary post op needs ....thank u everyone for your responses