I am feeling out some information on supplements and an average cost per month. Also, does insurance cover any of these, either private or Medicare

I am trying to decide on Protein as I would like to start trying some. Has anyone found some that taste decent ? liquid or powder better ?

No sleeved yet, finishing everything I need in October.

Thanks

Lainie

Does no one take supplements or use Protein ? Thought I would get lots of answers

I'm not sure what you mean by supplements.

Are you referring to Vitamins, Calcium, minerals or Protein? I assume you mean protein. I have found Premier Protein to be tasty and fairly cheap, about $1 per 30gram drink. You buy then by the case at costco or Sams. Even less expensive is dried whey protein which I get at Vitamin Shoppe. A large container (about 100s servings) cost $40. You can add it to almost anything (milk, yogurt) Mine is flavored and artificially sweetened, but it is available "plain". READ the labels carefully. Some are loaded withe sugar and fat.

Mr. surgeon, nutritionist and PCP want to see me off supplements as soon as possible, but I'm not there yet. Your team will have recommendations about vitamins and other stuff.

I still drink at least 1protein drink a day. I like Premier Protein in the strawberry. I buy it direct from their website because Costco doesn't carry it very often. I like Syntrax Nectar flavors the best. I mix it in light vanilla soy milk. My vitamins come from The Vitamin Shoppe & are ones for bariatric patients. I also like Quest protein bars.

Hi there! I'm 9 months out and I have always used Premiere Protein ready to drink which I purchase at Sams or Costco. Chocolate is my favorite. I still have one every morning for breakfast. As far as supplements, I take three Bariatric Advantage Ultra capsules every day and three Bariatric Advantage calcium citrate chewies. That's the brand my surgeon recommends, so that's what I take! I also take two biotin per day. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.

I don't start Vitamins until later this week when I see my surgeon so I can't help with supplements but I can tell you my experience with Protein.

My surgeon and nutritionists said they'd always rather have me eat protein than drink it so I've really tried to not need it. I bought some and I'm glad to have it in case I do NEED it, but I haven't needed to have any since my 3rd week post-op and I'm in my 5th week now.

I purchased the unflavored type found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7IODXQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have mixed it in Crystal Light and I've mixed it in food like cauliflower puree. I can't taste it and it adds protein when I need it.

My favorite Proteins....

- Premier chocolate, vanilla and strawberry but I have to dilute it 1/2 and 1/2 with milk because all RTD shakes are too thick and sweet for me.

- Muscle Milk banana cream, strawberry, Cookies and cream, and cake batter

- Syntrax Matrix Vanilla powder

- Syntrax nectar cherry, apple, lemonade and fuzzy naval

- Garden of Life Raw Fit original and Raw Protein chocolate and vanilla

- powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored for mixing in Soups, broths, casseroles, etc.

- Natures Valley Protein Bars...all flavors

- GNC Lean Bars...all flavors

- Fiber One Protein and Meal a Replacement bars

I am not a fan of Quest bars, Jay Robb or Isopure products, but that's a personal taste preference.

My supplements.....

Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Women's multi - daily

Garden of Life Vitamin Code Healthy Blood Iron (6 month labs showed high iron level, so now I only take it 1-2 times/week

Natures Bounty Vitamin D3 gel cap - 3x/week

Twin Labs sublingual B12 - 3x/week

I used to take a calcium supplement too, but my 6 months labs showed high calcium levels so I discontinued. Will recheck at 1 year.