Sooo I start protein shakes in one day, things are becoming real... any advice?

Practice drinking tiny sips. I have to quickly remember not to take the normal big sips I was doing before surgery.

The best one for post-surgery is Premier Protein (you see it on this site). You can buy them at Sam's Club and Cosco. They are very low in sugar, highest in good protein, and low in calories. I drank one a day for over a year. I will say that there were others out there that tasted better, but I could tolerate Premier Protein and I really liked the convenience of the ready made shakes versus the powders that you have to make up.

I would strongly encourage you to buy a few different kinds to try. Make sure they are on your approved list though. Not all Protein Shakes are low in sugar or calories. Some really don't have much protein. Hopefully your clinic has given you the names of some that they recommend.

Good luck!

Carol

I was supplied with protein called bariatric advantage. It's not the best but I'm sure it could be worse. I never realized how much food is around me until I can't eat it. The internet, commercials, just EVERYWHERE! Lol

I had bariatric advantage orange cream and banana during my preop diet. The orange is pretty good, the banana not so much. However, my nut gave us specific instructions to mix with milk instead of water like canister says to. I still drink protein shakes because I can't eat much. The doctor's office tried to tell me I can only buy my protein from their office. It's 50 dollars for a 27 serving canister of bariatric advantage. To expensive for me. So I get pure protein plus protein powder from Sam's Club. It's only 19 dollars and has less sugar than bariatric advantage. I agree try many kinds before stocking up on specific one. Good luck!!!