Hi all, I'm scheduled for my sleeve procedure on July 23rd. I'm trying to have enough supplies stocked up for after but I'm not sure what to buy. The protein shakes are really expensive so I'm afraid to drop $40 on one and find out that it tastes awful. I was also curious if anyone tried adding unflavored or vanilla flavored powder to their yogurt? Is that allowed? Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

Why not just get some whey powder from Walmart or GNC or Vitamin Shoppe. I love making my own shakes. One scoop has about 20 grams of protein and 100 calories. Add it to yogurt, milk or just about anything. I also like the Premier brand shakes from Costco, but per gram of protein they cost about triple. You may like the Isopure or other drinks made from protein "isolates". Body builders prefer these but they no advantage to us and they are much more expensive and don't taste as good. Good luck. There are plenty of choices.

As long as it doesn't have suger, it doesn't matter what brand right? Everything getting to this point has been so complicated, I keep thinking I must be missing something. hahahaha

I love Jay Robb chocolate Whey powder. I mix it with a little soy milk here, a little cocoa powder there, a dollop of natural Peanut Butter, some ice cubes with a few splashes of stevia and blend away. At times I will put a few slices of banana in it too.

Ummmm, so good!

Has anyone added protein to your crystal light? I'm worried about staying hydrated.

rockin refuel Protein chocolate. It's in Dairy case near milk. The chocolate is 30g protein and 9g net carbs. They other flavors have a TON of sugar and only 20g.

The powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury.com website has unflavored that can be mixed in anything except plain Water. My friend had the strawberry & really likes it. 20g a scoop.

KEEP IN MIND don't mix Protein Powder in any food hotter than 150°. The protein breaks down, gets clumpy and dietician says u lose grams of protein as a result.

The one thing different I would have done is order the unjury beforehand. Im waiting for my order (few days). I'm 10 days post op and it's so hard to get the 800 calorie. & 75g protein minimum. The rockin refuels help but I get so bloated and feel like I'm force feeding the liquid

That's really helpful! Thank you!!!

For $17/mo my insurance is covering protein shakes 4 cases (18each case) and chewable vitamins. My surgery office told me to go to insurenutrition.com and apply. They sent prescription info to my surgeons office, faxed back and my first shipment arrives on the 10th!

Go to Nashanutrition.com they have samples of almost every protein shake & flavor available! Honestly it was the best thing I ever did. Flavors I thought I'd love were eh and others I ordered for the hey of it I loved! Well worth trying before buying a huge one!

Yeah, the conventional wisdom is that you probably shouldn't go too crazy stocking up, as there might be flavors you like now but can't stand later, or vice versa. Most of the web sites have options where you can buy samples; I think you can do this at GNC and to a lesser extent Whole Foods too.

I add a tablespoon of Unjury unflavored protein powder to all soft foods (yogurt, cottage cheese, refried beans, etc) to bump my protein. Any more than a TBS affects the taste and texture, though.

Congratulations! I like you wanted to have the pantry "stocked" in anticipation for the recovery period. Truth is, you are not "down" that long and you can go out and shop for these items within a few days of your surgery. For a dense shake, i like the premier Protein chocolate shake. You can find them at food LIon or wholesale clubs like Bj's. My go to is the unjury unflavored protein. I mix it with flavor packets from the grocery store. You can change up the flavors much easier than buying a whole "tub" of one flavor. I use walmarts brand of Blueberry acai drink mix. I also use the TRUE orange mango mix that i get at Harris Teeter grocery store. I tried the Isopure from GNC and hated it. Do look for sample packets you can purchase if you want to go that route.

You are on your way to a healthier you!

Go to SAMs club and get premiere shakes chocolate and strawberry or Walmart has a 4 pack if u want to sample . They run about 1.50 each but it's cheaper then a hamburger ! And taste really good . They were 4$!0ff a box but sale ends today I think

I found the Syntrax Nectur very good. You can get individual serving packages at The Vitamin Shoppe or online. I love the vanilla Torte. You can try different flavors without getting stuck with a tub you don't like. Also unjury has a pretty good chicken broth. I use that when my stomach feels icky or I need more Protein for the day. Good luck with your surgery & your sleeve journey.