Alrighty ya'll got my date - October 6! I'm excited and just trying to make sure I loose my 16lbs before surgery. I start my "pre-op" diet on the 22nd and I've been drinking Premier Protein ready made shakes because I actually enjoy the taste, but lets be honest they are a bit pricey. Like $8 for a pack of 4. No bueno!

So, what all kind of protein is everyone buying and have they found a source online that is affordable? I know everyone says their tastes change after surgery i'm probably just going to buy 2 different kinds for now, a flavored one and an unflavored one. But I need advice on what to buy and where to get it. I am thinking about going with the nectar brand but powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury looks pretty affordable too. I

Please give me some guidance! I plan on ordering today so I have enough to get me through pre op and then I'll order more right before surgery.

I am day for my pre-op and how fun it..ugh!

My nutritionist said I could drink the GNC Lean 25 shakes. They are pretty good. They have powder and pre-made. I got lucky because labor day weekend they had a bogo deal of buy one get one half off. So I made a big purchase.

They also have their gold card that is $20 for 2 years. You can get like $1 off each item you buy. So it's not a bad deal. I figured it was worth it since I knew I would be needing Protein stuff a lot going forward after surgery.

I have been using the Isopure Zero Carb powder and pre-bottled Protein from GNC. They too are pricey and I hesitated before purchasing it ($50 for large container of powder and $45 for a dozen of pre-bottled) But after I thought about it I realized these are replacing meals and $3.75 a bottle of Isopure is 1/2 or 1/3 of what I typically pay for a lunch. Just something to think of when experiencing sticker shock.

BTW - The Isopure bottled drink is 40 g of protein and 160 calories. Because it is "clear" (meaning you can see through the liquid) and no sugar my Dr. said it would be a good drink for me to sip those frist weeks of post-surgery. The Alpine and Green Apple flavored bottled Isopures are my favorite.

Go on a tasting spree. If you can go to brick and mortar store. Buy 1 bottle of Isopure. (I like the Green Tea, Black Tea & Coconut.) Try a few single serving packs. I actually like the CVS whey in vanilla. I use it instead of cream in my coffee. There's a company on line that sells a sample pack. Everyone's taste is different, you have to see what you like. With most brick and mortar store you can return any unused portion with a receipt so save your receipts. I like using the Isopure unflavored and making my own drinks in the nutra bullet. I add a bit of fruit, a bit of spinach, some plain greek yogurt. That works for me. I also keep one or two cartoons of Orgain for on the go days. I like the Isopure because they are clear and I can dilute the in my Water. I'm mostly okay with plain water but sometimes I want to switch up. 2 weeks before my surgery I went on a tasting spree and sampled loads of Protein powder, drinks and water. I then only bought enough to last 2 weeks postop in case my taste buds changed.

FYI - I also prefer GNC to Vitamin Shoppe. The membership is worth it in terms of the coupons and discounts you get.