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Hi,

I am trying to get an idea of how much Protein Powder and liquid stuff i should buy prior to surgery and for the after diet as well. Ill be on a liquid diet for one week prior and not sure how many after. Im unemployed and broke, so i need to buy a little every couple of weeks. dont want to be stuck with nothing at all to drink in the middle of it lol.

any ideas?

thanks a bunch!

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Unless you know which brands you love, I would buy in very small quantities.

As for how much....

Right after surgery, I was on 3 shakes / day. I did more like two. (I believe this lasted 10 days?)

Then, for a week I had 2 shakes + 1 soft meal.

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Susan, I recommend doing a google search for free Protein powder samples to find one you like. One of my favorites is Designer whey chocolate. The container is not huge, like most are, it tastes good, and I think its about $10 - 12.

I also highly recommend powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth Protein Powder. Its a nice break from shakes, and very comforting after surgery.

I'm also a big fan of Isopure zero carb Protein drinks. I got so tired after 3 weeks of shakes, so it was a welcome change. Wish I had discovered it before surgery. Although cheaper by the case (12 bottles) - about $35-$40, you can buy individual bottles. Each 20 oz bottle has 40g of Protein.< /p>

Good luck.

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