Hello everyone!!

I'm currently scheduled for a gastric sleeve on March 20. Are there any items those of you who have been through this surgery recommend to buy? Anything you found helpful pre and post? Please leave your recs below!!

Thank you

Find a protein shake you don't hate. Three years later and I still drink one every day to make sure I hit protein goals. This is one of the first things patients abandon because they hate how they taste.

Measuring cups for your food and measuring tape for your body to track changes! Best of luck ❤️

On 2/20/2026 at 9:41 AM, FlowerChild6200 said:

Find a protein shake you don't hate. Three years later and I still drink one every day to make sure I hit protein goals. This is one of the first things patients abandon because they hate how they taste.

I'd love to hear your recommendations for protein shakes you've liked!

On 3/27/2026 at 4:09 PM, Jenna.A said:

I'd love to hear your recommendations for protein shakes you've liked!

I made a reply with links to what I'm talking about and it would not post it. So you will have to just google the Unjury stuff.

Post op I drank alot of the Unjury protein broths. They make large tubs but for me the game changer was the indiviual sticks of single serve powder soup. I would throw them in my purse and easily get a cup of hot water to stir it into at work or out and about. This was helpful especially when I was sick of "sweet" tasting protein shakes. Chicken soup, french onion and the beef all worked for me. Theres also a variety pack they sell. I did not really care for their other protein though.

I tried alot of powders from different companies but for me ready to drink shakes just taste better. Over the last three years I went thru many flavors and brands but Fairlife protein is still my favorite and everyday go to. Its also easily found in most gas stations and grocery stores. Bonus if you have a local sams club or costco to find them in bulk. Early in my journey when I wanted something sweet at night I would just drink half a shake to curb it (I still do this sometimes) Today I drink a vanilla Fairlife protein shake in my cold coffee every morning. I've never been a breakfast eater but always have been a cold coffee in the morning girl. Each coffee is less then 100 calories and around 13g of protein.. I drink two a day usually. (This started after being cleared to drink caffeine again)

Edited April 1Apr 1 by FlowerChild6200

I'm just starting this protein journey I drink premier protein I don't know how good it is for you but I just want to know what people think of it