Any Richmond, Va sleevers?

[Bleachie 13]

Hi ya'll! I am in Glen Allen. My surgery is scheduled 6/16/15 with Dr. Schroeder. I am self pay.

I need to start getting myself together as I know these next few months will fly by. Just wondering what you all used as far as Vitamins and Protein drinks/shakes?

Thanks!

Amy

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Hi Amy!! Welcome. Dr. Schroeder is awesome.. Feel free to message me if I can help you in any way.

[dbqueen 13]

Greetings, Amy! We have a lot in common -- I am also in Glen Allen, am a self pay patient, and Dr. Schroder is my surgeon. My surgery is on Thursday

I have tried a couple of different shakes, and have settled in with mostly Atkins products. Their vanilla is actually pretty good and they have several variations on chocolate that I also enjoy, including a mocha latte that isn't half bad. The Premier Protein shakes are also pretty good, but are getting harder to find. Martin's seems to be phasing them out, and I couldn't find any at Target the other day. I have stockpiled some 4-packs for my first two weeks post op, as they have 30 g Protein per container.

As for Vitamins, I went with the suggested Bariatric Advantage chewables, at least for the short term. I'll probably do some comparison shopping once I have some time. In the interim, it was easier to just "go with the flow."

[Luka Wood 0]

Greetings, Amy! We have a lot in common -- I am also in Glen Allen, am a self pay patient, and Dr. Schroder is my surgeon. My surgery is on Thursday

I have tried a couple of different shakes, and have settled in with mostly Atkins products. Their vanilla is actually pretty good and they have several variations on chocolate that I also enjoy, including a mocha latte that isn't half bad. The Premier Protein shakes are also pretty good, but are getting harder to find. Martin's seems to be phasing them out, and I couldn't find any at Target the other day. I have stockpiled some 4-packs for my first two weeks post op, as they have 30 g Protein per container.

As for Vitamins, I went with the suggested Bariatric Advantage chewables, at least for the short term. I'll probably do some comparison shopping once I have some time. In the interim, it was easier to just "go with the flow."

[Luka Wood 0]

The Best place to get the Premier

Protein Shakes is COSTCO!!

Self Paying patients be aware! I am so thankful that my insurance covered! The hospital bill was 110,000 but my insurance negociated the amount down to 25,000 and I only paid 1,000 !!! Not including the bill from the Dr!!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Premier Protein is at costco and they are good. Personally, I prefer the EAS Carb Advantage that you can buy at Walmart or Sam's, The rich dark chocolate is really good, and not too sweet.

[Bleachie 13]

Thanks for the Protein Shake suggestions! I just need to do my research and see what I like. Have any of you used the powders?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I didn't do powders at all. I am far too lazy.

[Bleachie 13]

Haha! Fair enough. I was just thinking about getting veggies in with the shake too. The shakes you use, are they Meal Replacement or just for Protein requirements?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Used. I am 21 months out so I don't do shakes. I was doing them as meal replacement to get through the mushy stage. For about my first 3-6 months and then I was done with them for good. I drink them occasionally now, but rarely.

[Capricornrose 59]

I had surgery 10/17/13 with Dr. Carmody. He's a great surgeon. I have not reached goal due to my own poor choices. Starting to gain weight. Do any of you know when they have the support groups at St. Mary's?

[Wray1 4]

BJ's and Sam's Club has them too! The Premier Protein ready to drink and the powder.< /p>

Edited August 1, 2015 by Wray1