Im wondering what protein powders you all liked best Post op. My surgery is tomorrow, and I want to be prepared! Thanks

I'm lazy so I'm just going to link to the last post I did on this subject:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/304669-can-someone-please-suggest-a-good-protien-drink/?p=3441119

Bufflehead....great job on pulling all of that info together. I am sure it has helped a lot of people.

Starspring....my suggestion is to make sure you find something you like today before you go into the hospital for surgery. You don't want to be out searching for something immediately after you get home from the hospital. Knowing you have something at home that you like will relieve some of the post op worries. I was able to find some at costco (vanilla and ready to drink chocolate) as well as GNC (strawberry and chocolate)...and they taste good! I know the Vitamin Shoppe also has sample packets of many different varieties as well. GNC also carries ISO Pure ready to drink Protein drinks that are clear if you want some variety. I prefer the taste of the powder Protein shakes but the ISO Pure drinks have many different flavors so it's something different.

Good luck!

@@SportCub I'm going to disagree a little bit with your advice or maybe clarify a touch . . . I think it is great to sample stuff before surgery, but most people will want to sample again after surgery to make sure they still like something or at least can tolerate it before committing to a big tub of anything. Many people find their tastes and tolerances change dramatically with surgery, so what they loved beforehand they may be rejecting or even vomiting back up after. I would say if you are going to do samples before surgery, make sure you get at least two samples of everything so that you can sample it again after. The taste changes don't happen for everyone, but they do for a lot of people. I think it's a good idea to have a small tub of unflavored protein on hand for immediate post-op plus lots of sample sizes of flavored stuff.

Good point....taste buds to change post op so don't commit to a lot of anything until you know what works. You don't want to be stuck with a bunch of nasty tasting stuff you can't use.

My suggestion was just to try and get something prior to surgery so that you won't have to be running around town looking for something post op when you would rather be home resting and getting better.

I bought two varieties: EAS Carb AdvantEDGE and Chocolite. The advantage of having the Chocolite post-op is it has a natural probiotic in it that will help keep you regular. They taste pretty good, though overall for taste and ease I usually buy the bottled EAS shakes at Target.

Thank you for your suggestions. I bought the Nectar sample pack and a tub of the unflavored to add to clear things, it's when I move to protein mixed with milk I'm nervous about. I think I'll order some samples and go from there!

Samples are a great way to go! Good luck with everything!

Whole Foods has samples of Jay Robb Whey Protein Powder. They taste good without the aftertaste. So far I have enough to get me through the pre-op and I will wait until after the surgery to see if I still enjoy the taste. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted!