You guys are great! But you are telling me too many different things! LOL I don't know what kind of anything to try! LOL I appreciate reading all of your post though. Heck, until now I didn't even know there was soy protien and whey protien! Never even thought of trying soy milk, which I bought some tonight and its actually good. I am going shopping this weekend, trying to get some things stocked up for my pre op diet. I have no clue what kind of drink mixes to get! LOL

Anyways, Thanks you guys! You are so much support for us pre banders!

I did a lot of Slim Fast Protein Shakes. The low carb ones. I also used Boost drinks. I still do them when I don't have enough protein in for the day. Sometimes I have to add a protein powder in with it also. Try to track your protein in and get at least 60 grams. I have really been slack this week and have not kept up with it. Good luck with your surgery.

I was not allowed the boost per my doctors orders so I did the Atkins shakes and powders. The best bet is talk to your doctor and see if there are any restrictions. Also buy stuff from The Vitamin Shoppe or other places that will allow you to return it if you don't like it. Trader Joe's also has a great return policy. Try to get single cans or single serve packets just to sample as some people have said certain brands were gross. ~Mandy

Congratualtions on your band date. Right now you should just buy things in small quantities to taste them becuase after surgery you are not going to be eating anything. You are not going to want anything. You will need liquids such as gatorade, crystal light, light grape juice, fat free popsicles and ff pudding. I also love Atkins Advantage shakes.