I am most likely going to have to do a 2 week liver reduction diet before surgery. BMI is 47. My doc office recommends Bariatric advantage but I need a more cost effective plan. I thought about pure protein. What do you all recommend? Our diet is 2 shakes a day, 2 protein snacks a day and 1 lean green meal for the 1st week. The 2nd week is 5 shakes a day.

Check out our discussion thread on this topic. You'll find some recommendations as well as some pretty awesome recipes.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/323028-protein-powder-recommendations/

I like premier Protein shakes 160 cal. 3g fat ,30 g protein. These are premade shakes. You can purchase them at Sams, Costco's, and WalMart.

Thanks!

Other than powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and the stuff the bariatric center sells (JOURNEY), I used EAS Lean and Trim Protein shakes from WalMart, Walgreens, and Dillons Grocery. They have been on sale for 4 pkgs for $10. There are 4 bottles in each pack, premixed (16 servings all together for the $10). They have 17 grams of Protein in each shake. I like the chocolate Fudge the best, but they have strawberry and vanilla flavors too. Just make sure you get the Lean and Trim and not the body builder. You may have to drink more of them a day to meet your protein requirements. I was able to drink them cold from the refrigerator or right off the shelf.

I tried muscle milk powder which is the best because it doesn't have that sandy taste to it.

Good Luck

Hi Adriane-

I am on day 8 of my pre-op diet. My surgery is next Tuesday Nov 18th. I have been drinking the Pure Protein pre-made shakes. My favorite is the vanilla and strawberry. The chocolate is a little too sweet. I tried the primier and didn't care for them so much. I have packets of the unjury and Sytrax nectar that i ordered to try, but still haven't tried them. For work i like the idea of throwing a few of the cans of pure protein in a bag and heading out the door. Wishing you luck! Do you know when your surgery is scheduled for yet?

My NUT had me on Atkins Advantage.

You may qualify for free protein drinks (Premier Protein) by filling out the form at InsureNutrition.com...they deliver it to me monthly along with my vitamins and scar cream

Wow thanks! I will try that.

I like premier Protein shakes 160 cal. 3g fat ,30 g protein. These are premade shakes. You can purchase them at Sams, Costco's, and WalMart.

Does Sam's carry the vanilla or strawberry Premier Protein? I'd like to find it in something besides just chocolate.

Does Sam's carry the vanilla or strawberry Premier Protein? I'd like to find it in something besides just chocolate.

Okiebon, yes my Sam's carries all three. Our costco only carries Vanilla and Chocolate.

My pre-op education had a recipe you could use that would be very inexpensive...can't remember the exact measurements of everything but it was Carnation Instant Breakfast, milk, and dried powdered milk. I'll dig through my papers and find the recipe if anyone is interested, just let me know :-)

Okiebon, yes my Sam's carries all three. Our costco only carries Vanilla and chocolate.

Thank you!

My pre-op education had a recipe you could use that would be very inexpensive...can't remember the exact measurements of everything but it was Carnation Instant Breakfast, milk, and dried powdered milk. I'll dig through my papers and find the recipe if anyone is interested, just let me know :-)

please post it if you can find it

My pre-op education had a recipe you could use that would be very inexpensive...can't remember the exact measurements of everything but it was Carnation Instant Breakfast, milk, and dried powdered milk. I'll dig through my papers and find the recipe if anyone is interested, just let me know :-)

IronDruggist, If you find this recipe please share.