Hello hello! I am new to the site and am very excited to be in touch with others.

I just had my consult yesturday and have been put on the pre-op diet. I neeeeed words of wisdom regarding this whole Protein shake thing .

What brands have worked for you, what do you mix it with, soy milk vs. skim milk--where do you buy the stuff???? Anything anyone can offer is greatly appreciated.

Thanks a million!! :biggrin2:

I just ordered from Unjury. They have protein mixes that have good reviews on this site and lots of information on their site. I hear they also ship within a day or two.

Hi, Well I got a bucket of unflavored whey protein powder at GNC (it still taste horrible to me! LOL) but I its not TOO bad when I mix 1 scoop in a blender with 2 cups soy slender (I like the cappuccino flavor) which in total equals 39 grams of protein. I drink 1 in the morning and 1 in later afternoon, I also drink the special K protein waters (pink lemonade is really good) anyhow thats how I get the protein done. I hope this helps somewhat, i still look for other ideas as well lol... good luck! Bj

I'm getting ready to start my pre-op, my DR. told me to just try slim fast low carb, it has 17 g of protien and only 4 carbs, i couldn't find it in the store so I ordered it off line it only took 2 days to get here and was about $6.00 a 4 pack.

I love my protein shakes. I take 8 oz of skim milk, 4 oz of flavored non fat yogurt and 2 scoops of Anywhey protein powder from GNC. The flavored yogurt gives it some flavor. Put in the majic bullet and blend away. This about 42 grams of protein. Have some fun with it!

Has anyone had luck nabbing samples anywhere???

Hi Megan. I've grown to love my protein shakes. My nutritionist gave me a number of different recipes that I'd be happy to share with you if you're interested. My fav is: Banana Peanut butter Protein shake. 1 cup milk (skim or 1%), 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp natural peanut butter and 1 scoop any whey powder. Throw it in the blender and enjoy!

I used the New Whey Protein Bullets. They come in a variety of fruity flavors. 1 bullet has 42 g protein, 176 calories, 0 fat, and only 2g carbs. I mix 1/2 of the bullet with a glass of crystal light. My favorite is the fruit punch bullet mixed with fruit punch crystal light.

I buy Max Protein from GNC. Not all stores carry them because each store is individually owned and operated, but ask about it at your local GNC. I buy the chocolate and mix 1 scoop with 1 c. of soy milk and some peanut butter powder and ice cubes. It is truly delicious.

Amazing!! You all are wonderful. I went to GNC after work today. After a huge pep talk in my car, I walked right in and asked for help.

I was bummed that they didn't have samples, so I sucked it up and got a small package. The basic GNC brand Whey powder in vanilla.

i then hopped over to WinCo and grabbed some decaf instant coffee--just in case I needed some variety.

I am happy to report that I just finished my first Protein shake---and it didn't suck!! YEA

Here's to many many many more. Hahahhhaaahahaa

you can mix berries through the shake to give it a better flavour. Berries like strawberries, raspberries and things like that. You can also add a teaspoonful of coffee if you want a coffee flavored shake. Here in Australia most doctors recommend a specific brand and mine was Optifast. Not sure if you have that brand in the US, but if you talk to your pharmacist, he will be able to guide you.

Please excuse the grammar - I am trying to think of all the American words that you call the things. As an example, we call diapers - nappies. When I visited Disneyland in LA, I needed to buy some disposable ones because I had used the last one in the bag. I had said on the plane all the way to the US - diapers, diapers, diapers... and when I actually had to ask for them - do you think I could remember what you guys called them - NO WAY. It took half an hour solid of interpretation to explain what I was asking for. Pity I didn't have my daughter with me at the time, because I could have just lifted up her dress and pointed. I had left her with my mum. So with pharmacist, we call them chemists... but I am not sure what you call the people who work in your drug stores... I will leave the interpretation to you :-)

Metagenics makes a bariatric meal replacement that is designed for lap bands and other bariatric surgeries. you do need to increase the quantity to get a larger protien portion. hang in there

went today to see the nutrinest,anyway she told me ill only be onthese protein shakes 1 month ,then ill get all my protein from meals,wont need sheakes only when i get a fill for few days after each time.its funny how each dr says differant,and atkins is a nono.she said and slimfast to much cals she told me to buy unjuryprotein powder.never atkins shakes makes u not lose as fast,weird

Hi there. I make a couple of different flavors. Here are a few recipes.

3 Frozen strawberries

1/3 cup frozen berries

1/2 banana

1 scoop v. Protein drink

8 - 10 oz coffee

1 pkg sugar free hot coco

1 scoop v. Protein Drink

1/3 cup frozen peaches

3 - 4 large frozen strawberries

1 scoop v. protein drink

You can also buy chocolate Protein Powder, but I usually purchase vanilla so I can make different flavors.

I am being banded July16th. Dr. Garth Davis put me on Bariatric Advantage Pre-op. You get enough for two weeks and chewable vitamins. Now, he has an e-store on his website or you can go to Bariatric Advantage. It tastes pretty good.

I'm getting ready to start my pre-op, my DR. told me to just try slim fast low carb, it has 17 g of protien and only 4 carbs, i couldn't find it in the store so I ordered it off line it only took 2 days to get here and was about $6.00 a 4 pack.

I also drink Slim Fast Low Carb. I only like the chocolate and it has 20g of Protein and 2 carbs. I have found it in Walmart in the pharmacy section, they will often have two different aisles with slim-fast. I've found the Low Carb on the aisle with the Vitamins, weight loss medication and appetite suppressants. It's rather expensive at $6.99 for 4. I normally buy it at Sam's $18 for 15 cans. I hope they never stop making it. It's the only protein supplement I can drink. I have a problem with textures...can't do powders, added fruits, etc.