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Not sure if we are allowed to ask this or not but where do you buy your Protein powder from?

I've seen the actual Protein prices and the shipping prices vary so much from website to website.

Do any of you know who is truly the cheapest?

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Not sure who is the cheapest, but I bought mine at Amazon.com. it is syntha-6 vanilla ice cream flavor. It comes in almost a 3lb container for $25ish. DELICIOUS!

Is that thick or thin? I bought some BSN Lean Dessert and it mixes up really, really thick. I'm not liking it.

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Nutri Shop. The are independently owned stores and the people who work there are really helpful.

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I use Unjury and order it from the website - around $20 per can (includes shipping). My doctor sells it for $24 and the pharmacy at the hospital has it for $30.

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I use Body Fortress Protein powder from Wal Mart. $16 for 2lb tub, no shipping. Comes in basic S/C/V.

Good luck everyone!

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Sam's Club and costco have good prices on it. So does Meijer but they are only in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Someone told me they got it pretty cheap at Walmart too.

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Yes, most doctors want you to eat solid Protein once you have healed from surgery. Think of your pouch as a funnel. The liquid passes right through and does not give you fullness. I buy vanilla whey isolate and use half a scoop in my greek yoghurt for Breakfast (and 1/4 cup high protein Kashi cereal). The only other time I use Protein Shakes is as a prework out "snack". It can be 8-9 hours between lunch and dinner since I have an hour commute and go to the gym after work. I have a Premier RTD (Costco) which helps me make it through the work out. Only 160 Cal 30 g protein.

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Sam's Club and costco have good prices on it. So does Meijer but they are only in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Someone told me they got it pretty cheap at Walmart too.

when I lose like you, I'm going to switch my ticker tape to 4th of July explosions, too! Super congrats on your weight loss!

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I calle dmy doctors office to ask if I can buy more Bariatric Advantage from the (cheaper), and they said YES but do not want me to...not wanting me to have ANY liquid calories and to be getting my Protein from solid foods.

Wow. You have only been banded 2 months and they don't want you to drink ANY Protein? Did they say why? My doc says that I will probably include a Liquid Protein supplement (at least 20 grams protein) the rest of my life! And that everyone, even people thin or not banded, should aim for 60-80 grams protein per day for life! So weird, the different philosophies!

How does Bariatric Advantage taste? What does it cost? I've seen it on line, but bought unjury instead.

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I use the EAS whey Protein. I bought a 5lb bag at BJ's for $28.00. I also use the Syntrax Nectar which I bought at the Vitamin Shoppe for $32.00. My doctor also wants me to get my protein from food but to use the Protein Shakes as a supplement for those times when I might not reach the optimum amount. Probably for the 1st 2 years post-op at the very least.

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I use the EAS whey Protein. I bought a 5lb bag at BJ's for $28.00. I also use the Syntrax Nectar which I bought at the Vitamin Shoppe for $32.00. My doctor also wants me to get my protein from food but to use the Protein Shakes as a supplement for those times when I might not reach the optimum amount. Probably for the 1st 2 years post-op at the very least.

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