Hey! I'm new to the app and due for surgery in around 8 weeks. Trying to get everything together for post op but really struggling with which Protein to get? I see most people across the pond tend to go with Premier Protein, but that's not available over here. So what are our options?

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I have mine in 2 days, most UK surgeons don't do shakes! It's clear fluids and then mushy then solid, they want us on solid asap because the hunger pangs go and you stay fuller than with a Protein drink. There may be some surgeon s out there that do shakes but not mine. Hope all goes well for you.

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Hope all goes well for you! I have been told to look into Protein shakes, and also slim fast. I guess different areas have different aftercare maybe? X

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Tesco have good choice of shakes online and good reviews too. Good luck mamabear87

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My protein.com is an online co, with fast delivery (never pay extra for faster delivery). You can buy sample size packs so that you can try out flavours. Use whey protein.

I use forever living shakes they are nice, not chalky they do vanilla and chocolate. I tried the puretrition ones and they were gross . If you want info message me Hun. I am 8 weeks post op. Xx

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I'm having my op on Thursday (mini bypass) - I've bought unflavoured whey Protein and some flavoured sample shakes from myprotein - oh and oat flour too.

No idea what they recommend but I didn't want to come home just to have to go shopping....

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I use upbeat protein yoghurt drinks, available in tesco/waitrose etc and really nice. Nutramino lean are good for protein bars when you get to solids and need a convenient protein fix you can take out with you. Available from boots x

Hey! I'm new to the app and due for surgery in around 8 weeks. Trying to get everything together for post op but really struggling with which Protein to get? I see most people across the pond tend to go with Premier Protein, but that's not available over here. So what are our options?

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I was told to use Atkins , or Carnation Breakfast Essentials "no sugar added" with one cup of fat free, or 1% milk, I was also told it has to be either or no mix and match.

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Thanks for all the info! Wouldn't it be so much easier if every surgeon had the same guidelines for post op lol x

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Myprotein is where I get my stuff from, couldn't stand the shakes tesco, boots etc so I ended up on tablet's, it's worked ok so far. Always have a banana smoothie for Breakfast.

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Amazon UK sell lots of Protein powder. I found it a must post op as needed to get the protein in. Myprotein is a good option and they have dozens of flavours but I've moved on to Bulk Powder just because my taste changes overnight and one flavour I like suddenly becomes disgusting. They normally come in 500g or 1kg bags which is unfortunate if you do change your taste because you can end up with bags you don't need. My friend brought round a box of his Protein Powder he uses for workouts and I tried one of each so was able to choose one I liked then order that one.

whey protein seems to be the best option.

My surgeon does want me off the shakes eventually once I'm getting all my protein in with food. Personally I'm happy starting my morning with a Protein shake as it starts me off with 26g protein already in (I have it with milk). Then the rest of the day is through food.

Good luck! X

Speaking of myprotein - what are the best flavours? I don't do sickly sweet, hence I bought the unflavoured. Apart from that I'd probably get the coffee one. Has anyone got any suggestions?

I have heard that sticking to something fairly benign such as vanilla or chocolate seems to fit with most people. I lost any interest in sweet things immediately post op so anything that was already sweet suddenly seemed disgusting.

I would get smaller pouches of powder first to try just in case you don't like them. I loved banana powder pre op and got a big bag then when I came back from hospital it tasted like vomit.

It'll be a learning thing x

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Oh dear - I have a feeling we might have similar taste buds.... I remember looking forward to eating ice cream after my tonsil extraction and once they were actually out, ice cream seemed like the food of the devil! Just the thought would make me gag....
I was hoping they might allow me oat flour pretty soon after? I can make a savoury Soup out of that... just stock, oats and I guess I could add milk and unflavoured whey Protein to that also. I just cant see myself on a sweet diet - I do not have a sweet tooth.... x

I have heard that sticking to something fairly benign such as vanilla or chocolate seems to fit with most people. I lost any interest in sweet things immediately post op so anything that was already sweet suddenly seemed disgusting.
I would get smaller pouches of powder first to try just in case you don't like them. I loved banana powder pre op and got a big bag then when I came back from hospital it tasted like vomit.
It'll be a learning thing x

Losing your sweet tooth seems to be something I've seen a lot of on here, so I would just avoid stocking up on them for now I would just try lots of different things to see what suits you when you get out, and if you find yourself not enjoying something, explore other options. My tastes are continuing to change 2 months post op. I think a lot of people add unflavoured whey protein to soups so that sounds like a great idea good luck! X