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Pre & Post Op diet

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Costwise your best bet is typically going to be the protein powders found at places like Target, Walmart, and Kroger -- brands like Body Fortress and Pure Protein. These brands get good reviews for taste as well. You may also want to check what your local GNC or Vitamin Shoppe has on sale.

Buying powder and mixing with your liquid of choice (I like unsweetened vanilla cashew milk) is always going to be cheaper than buying pre-made.

This is all assuming you are talking protein supplements and not some other part of a liquid diet. If you mean broth and things like that, I find Trader Joe's has good broths for reasonable prices, but also just whatever you find at your grocery store should be just fine.

Good luck!

I can't remember who it was but it was a lifesaver. (Thank you if you are reading this, bless ur heart)...

Grab a couple boxes of Low Sodium chicken broth (I got the great value brand from walmart) and then get some celery, carrots, a whole onion, garlic and some seasonings. Blend it all together and put it to boil with the chicken broth. Let the flavors penetrate the broth. Than strain it. Make sure you strain it. You just want the liquid. The chicken broth taste delicious. Taste just like homemade and not out of a box. I Strongly recommend this. That has been my life saver. I drink about 5 or 6 cups of that a day and I find it to really give me some energy and less headaches I also drink Power aid Zero. I sip on the constantly and it helps me fight hunger. I’ll also eat a couple of SF Jello with the broth. Another thing I’m finding good is the SF popsicles. It gives you the biting sensation you are missing. Something sweet after some hot broth is just perfect.

This is what has gotten me through the past days. I hope it helps. :) It's cheap too.

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Good ideal thank u! Im concerned as the nutritionest at the office said id order my shakes n such from the office n i preferr not to. I think it will be cheaper for me to make as much as i can n add the protien powder..

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Next month i set my surgery date. Who offers the best taste and also cost for the liquid diet? Im on a limited budget....

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Flavorless powders are the most versatile. Just make sure that whatever you buy has the right balance of Protein, low carbs, et. Make sure that whatever you mix it with is caffein free and sugar free. As far as ready made stuff, Premier Protein is cheaper and still tastes okay. It has 30 grams protein per bottle too.

You Got This!!

Try GENEPRO. Its flavorless and some GNC carry it for 40 bucks (I think). I add it to my already mix Protein shake for the extra protein. There are alot of people here that love Genepro.

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