Hello, I'm exactly one month from my operation date. I'm on a ramen-noodle-every-night type budget and need some suggestions regarding affordable protein shakes and supplements for my liquid diet. Does anyone know about any current deals going on, coupons, places that sell bulk protein shakes for cheaper? Thanks in advance.

Sam's of you have one in your city has 10 or 12 premier Protein shake for $14 vs Walmart 4for $8

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Does your surgeon know the budget you have to work with?? My bariatric center stressed the cost of what I would need to make sure I was prepared for the expense this journey would be. It is not possible to get your Protein and Vitamin needs met on a Ramen noodle budget. Even though my food intake has went down tremendously my grocery bill has still went up significantly! Unfortunately it is expensive to eat healthy. And quality shakes and Vitamins are costly. I hope you are prepared for this!

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Target has something called protein water in an orange bottle 4 for 6$ with 1$ off coupons on them.

Target also has a $10 off $50 coupon and 25% off a lot of their meat. I picked up a lot yesterday since the sale was so good, waiting in the freezer now.

Like said above...it is expensive to buy everything that you need to be successful. It is very important that you reach the goals of protein and take your Vitamins. Why take a chance with your health if you can't get everything needed. Ramen noodles are high calorie low Protein if any at all. But...if you don't eat the noodles and maybe add egg to it. I don't know. They are really pretty much junk. Also, does your Dr. know that you can't afford everything that you need? Please be careful.

After surgery your taste buds may change. This is true for the type of Protein shake you select. So I recommend that you do not stock up on too much in the beginning but be willing to experiment until you find a Protein Shake post-surgery that you can tolerate.

Hello:

I am going in for my surgery on 11/28/16. Can any body tell me what I should be eating that is low fat, low carb, and low sodium. I need help

@@tearsofapache, I'm sorry to hear about your budget. It definitely cost a lot. Maybe you can have Greek yogurt for Protein, you may need to get on some assistance for a while until you can do a little better. Hopefully, family and friends can help you out for a while.

@@Madea61, I'm vegetarian, but for starters, you will need to see a nutritionist and start reading food labels. Make sure you have meat, protein, eggs, Greek yogurt, low sugar or less than 8g, low fat less than 8g, low carb less than 8g, and lots of veggies. And, have at least 64oz of Water per day. Say good bye to processed food and bread. It will help on the long run.

Where do you live. I have 4 boxes of optifast I was going to toss.

Where do you live. I have 4 boxes of Optifast I was going to toss.

That would be a life saver. I PM'd you!

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Where do you live. I have 4 boxes of Optifast I was going to toss.

Adding to this ----I have tons as well. I probably have a 2 week supply. I'll happily give it away. It haunts me looking at it.

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One thing I always check is the clearance area, I have had good luck finding shakes or Protein powder, just look everytime you are at the store , pharmacy online coupons and sales help. I am on a ramen noodle budget too.

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