So I received my pre op diet plan today but I don't have to start it for a couple more weeks which gives me a little time to shop around. My surgeon recommends bariatric fusion but is fine with a comparable protein powder. Any suggestions? I love pure protein and the premade shakes would work though they're crazy expensive when you're drink 6 shakes a day for 14 days and the powder, while just right for my budget, doesn't stand up to the stats bariatric fusion has. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

The only recommendation make by my NUT was at least 15g of protein per serving and less than 5g of sugar. Other than that it was what you could tolerate. Pure protein makes a powder also (I've see a giant tub at Sam's club) .

Powder is more cost effective yet pressed is convenient. So a mixture of both may be necessary to make life easy.

*I would however suggest waiting until after surgery to buy large quantities on anything. And then you may want to test out a few to find what works well.

I had to return SO many products (including $50 tub of Isopure and 3 cases of clear protein drinks) because although I tolerated them perfectly prior to surgery, after was a different story and even now I have to rotate brands.

And if you decide to buy bulk make sure you know the return/refund policy.

Hope that helps

Edited January 18, 20188 yr by Tealael

I'm a big fan of Isopure. I'm sipping some as I write this! Good luck!