Just wondering if there is anyone out there that used slimfast for their preop protein shake? I am 3 days away from my band:smile: and i have been using the slimfast optima shakes twice a day. My nutritionist had told me to use medifast or Whey protein shakes from gnc but the slimfast is so much more convient. I know they have a bit more sugar then the other two shakes. I don't know if i should switch for the last couple of days prior to surgery. The closer it gets the more nervous i am getting. Sombody please get back to me. Thank you

I have been using the Whey protien from GNC as long as it is under 7 grams of sugar is should be ok

I think the slimfast has about 11 or 15 grams of sugar. I better not use them anymore.

I used the low carb slimfast shakes.. they were recommended by my nutritionist.. they have lower sugar..

Oh that sounds good. How do they taste?

My surgeon recommended Slim-Fast Optima for the pre-surgery diet. 3 per day along with a Bariatric protein shake or 4 Slim-Fast Optima per day if you didn't buy the Bariatric shakes.

Thanks Betty, So you didn't have any problem with the size of your liver due to the higher suger contant in slimfast. I kinda enjoy the shakes and they really do keep you full for a good couple of hours.

my dr. said the slim fast optima, just under 200 calories, so thatt is what i have been doing!

Hi Healthy Sue,

I used Slim Fast Protein Shakes. I had to lose 10% of my

weight before surgery. I started drinking the shakes 3 times

a day and lost 30lbs in 6 weeks before my surgery.

I still drink a shake a day for the protein I have lost 60lbs and

I was banded March 11,2008. Good Luck! I know you will

be successful.

Susie Q 1964

Yes! My doctor recomended the LOW CARB slimfast. They said not to drink the regular kind because of all the sugar. Look for the LOW CARB, sometimes its harder to find. It is better and has more protein than the HIGH PROTEIN SF. So remember LOW CARB. I like the chocolate. I put in insulated mug in the freezer, then I fill it will icecubes, pour in the SF and then add a little bit of cold water to fill up the mug, shake it up and it tastes like chocolate milk to me. I tried thinning it with skim milk, but that doesn't taste as good as plain old water. It has been a lifesaver. Plus easer to find and cheaper than other stuff at GNC. I get a case of 15 at Sam's CLUB. Good Luck!

Go with the Slimfast LOW CARB, not the high protein, or the optima. You need to stay off of the carbs so that your body starts burning the fat instead of just running off of ready-made carbs.

JRfan88

I seen where you were banded by Dr.K in Texarkana. How long did it take you working with their office to get the surgery? I have all of my paperwork and test done and I am just waiting on them to file my insurance. Are you happy with the surgery?

ws467

Edited July 28, 200817 yr by ws467

My doctor specified five Slim Fast High Protein shakes/bars a day (plus a small meal of meat and veggies) for the pre-op.

im on slim fast getting operated on 7/31 but i had a choice between high protein or low carb. optima wasnt an option

Oh that sounds good. How do they taste?

They are my staple meal. I have two daily and use the low carb version. You can get them on Amazon for a discounted price too.

I had no problem with the size of my liver during surgery. I lost about 12 pounds on the 2 week pre-surgery diet. I still drink the Slim-Fast Optima most every morning for my Breakfast. I love the taste.

ws476: I love Dr. Keilin & the staff there. It was less than 2 months from my first visit until surgery. It was 2 weeks after all paperwork was done & I had the sleep study that I found out I was approved.