I have been approved for surgery,but no scheduled date yet. I would like to start sampling some of the protein drinks/shakes, etc to see what I like and get stocked up prior to surgery. Does anyone have favorites that you could share? Thanks.

Hi G,

The only one I have tried is the Orgain. It is available at Costco in chocolate for $29.99. It is a veg protein and has 21 grams per serving. I like the taste and texture. The vanilla is available at the Vitamin Store. My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 14. Pre surgery diet is protein drink for breakfast and lunch and a low fat low carb sensible dinner. The day before surgery is all liquid. I mix the protein powder with almond milk and usually add some frozen berries and some chia seeds to up the protein. I'm not a milk drinker and wanted to avoid the milk proteins as much as possible.

My current weight is 296, I am 5'8" and 50 years old.

I was warned not to stock up on items. It's likely your taste buds will change after surgery and you might not like half the stuff you bought. Just a thought. Keep us updated on your surgery date please.

Thanks.

Lost is correct. There is so many different protein shakes but what you may like now you may not like after the surgery. I had that problem after my surgery. I would vomit after drinking my morning protein and wasn't getting the recommended amount of protein i needed. I now drink Isopure clear that is 30mg of protein per serving. Also "New Protein ", that is 47grams of protein per serving.

Good luck on your journey. Im sure you will do well????

Sorry i need to correct one of the names of the protein shakes i take, its new for me so i made a mistake in the name. It is not "New Prtein" but "New Whey". I ot the variety pack off line for 23.99 each bottle has 42gms of protein.