My surgery is June 3rd...and my pre-op diet starts the 20th of this month...was wondering if anyone had suggestions for protein powders...i plan on using the Premier Protein shakes but I need the Whey Protein Isolate powder too...I know about Syntrax Nectar and Matrix, but those are rather expensive....looking for some cheaper options...thanks!!

I don't use many powders...didn't like the texture...

but for after (if your doc insists on powder for now) you may qualify for free Protein shakes thru InsureNutrition.com it only takes a minute to fill it out and you can do it now, so you will have it ready when needed

For the powders, you can add crystal light and possibly Torani syrups (sugar free) to help with the flavor... I find blending them with ice made them more digestable for me.

If you go on the Syntrax website..you can get a nectar sampler pack of 15 for $15 (plus $1.99 shipping)

https://www.si03.com/reg_index.htm

Check out Body Fortress Super Advanced (online or at Walmart) or Pure Protein for high quality, low cost whey protein powders.

http://www.pureprotein.com/where-to-buy/

http://www.bodyfortress.com/where-to-buy/

They are both blends of whey isolate and whey concentrate. If you must have 100% whey isolate, Body Fortress Whey Isolate is pretty cheap (comparatively speaking) as is Isopure Zero Carb:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nb/lowcarb.html

I've never seen samples of Pure Protein or Body Fortress but you can get samples of Isopure Zero Carb/Low Carb at Nashua Nutrition:

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-

samples-1-serving.html

(scroll down on the drop-down arrow box and look for Nature's Best - Isopure).

I love Nature's Best Isopure. For my 2 week Pre op I got a bag of vanilla and a bag of chocolate. They were less than $20 each on Amazon and lasted me the whole 2 weeks. I recently got more post op and I still love the flavor (well, as much as you can love protein shakes, LOL).

Target has some ready to drink shakes that are high Protein and low sugar- I think I've been paying $5.99 for a 4-pack. They taste the same as Premier Protein to me. The Walgreens store brand ones are pretty good too.

thanks everyone for the suggestions!!