My surgery is about 2 weeks out. Can I have a sampling of what you drank (if that's all you did) the first 2-3 weeks after surgery? I know my nutritionist will give me something to go by at my last appointment, but I figured everyone was about the same. Wanting to do some "sampling" to see what will taste good so I won't have to send the husband out for the unknowns. Thanks in advance!!

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I AM HAVING MY REVISION FROM BAND TO RNY 8/27/14. I GOT A BUNCH OF DIFFERENT DRINKS/SHAKES. CARNATION INSTANT Breakfast sugar free. I COULDN'T FIND IT IN THE STORES BUT AMAZON SUPPLY HAS A GREAT DEAL $37 FOR 8 PACKS OF 8 MAKING 64 INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS. I GOT THE VARIETY. I GOT ATKINS ADVANTAGE DAILY, & SLIM FAST DAILY HIGH Protein, BOTH THE ALREADY MIXED & THE powder. THE DEITIAN ALSO SAID TO BUY NON FAT INSTANT MILK TO ADD FOR EXTRA PROTEIN IN EVERYTHING. WALMART WAS THE CHEAPEST FOR ME. I STARTED MY WEEK OF PRE-OP WED 8/20. SO I HAVEN'T DRANK THAT MUCH, BUT FOR ME. ALL OF THEM ARE OK. THE CARNATION I'LL LIKE BETTER WHEN I CAN ADD banana TO IT AFTER THE SURGERY. SLIM FAST IS MY FAVORITE SO FAR. HOPE IT HELPS

GNC Lean 25 chocolate protein powder. I Bought at SAMs for $20 savings. I tried bariatric vanilla and did not like the texture. I use water instead of milk as well. My revision from band to bypass was 5-7-14. @@DENISEMIC

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Edited August 23, 201412 yr by tebowfan

I use Jay Robb whey Isolate Protein Powder in vanilla or chocolate. I find it smooth tasting.

You purchase a sample pack from the company of all the flavors that it comes in.

I use sugar free Torani Syrups in them to give a different taste. Torani Syrups come in many, many flavors.

I use at times PB2 Peanut Butter powder that also comes in chocolate peanut butter powder too. Very tasty and adds some more protein to your shake.

I also use at times Walden Farms chocolate, caramel or marshmallow dips to add to my shakes. I like these and they are made with Splenda.

Your nutritionist also will probably give you a list of protein powders or premade shakes that are exceptable to them for your food plan.

I suggest also get the sample pack from unjury of their shakes and chicken Soup. I know my sister likes their products.

Good luck and best wishes.

Thanks for all the input. I will certainly be trying them out!!

Unfortunately what tastes good to you pre-surgery may not afterwards.

I got lucky in that the Premier Protein shakes that I drink were my fave before surgery and still taste good after.

But I also stocked up Isopure before surgery as it tasted just fine, but afterwards couldn't stand it. I ended up giving it away to someone in my support group.

So while the idea of testing them out before hand is good, be cautious as you may have to repeat the whole process again afterwards.

I did a lot of the Premier ready to drink chocolate but kinda burnt myself out on them I do like their new strawberry now though but right after surgery I used unjury chocolate and chicken soup for warm drinks, the premier and sugar free instant breakfast for cold.. good luck