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Surgery date- June 14th

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J9harrison    0

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I found out my surgery date yesterday(VERY excited biggrin.gif) and I have started getting prepared for my post op liquid diet. I have purchased a tub of muscle milk light(cookies n cream flavor) but I was wondering if anyone has tried the Isopure fruit flavor? My local GNC had the sour apple, blue raspberry, pineapple and orange flavors. Has anyone tried these flavors, and if so which were your favorite? I would like to have variety so I don’t get tired of drinking the shakes. I appreciate any input and if you have any other suggestions that would be great!!

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jen120    23

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These helped me because I could no longer stomach the shakes after surgery. The GNC web site sells a "variety pack" of the Isopure which lets you try 6 flavors. I think it qualifies for free shipping. You can then pick your favorite. All the flavors were ok... much better than the shakes. I would definitely try them.

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I found out my surgery date yesterday(VERY excited biggrin.gif) and I have started getting prepared for my post op liquid diet. I have purchased a tub of muscle milk light(cookies n cream flavor) but I was wondering if anyone has tried the Isopure fruit flavor? My local GNC had the sour apple, blue raspberry, pineapple and orange flavors. Has anyone tried these flavors, and if so which were your favorite? I would like to have variety so I don't get tired of drinking the shakes. I appreciate any input and if you have any other suggestions that would be great!!

I am right there with you on June 16th and am in the same "mode" as you are!! I tried the Isopure Apple Melon (yum and tart), the Grape, and some Blue Raspberry! All so far are very good so far as I too anticipate needing a break from the milky consistences. I went to costco today and got the Premier Protein ready to drink and some vanilla Protein powder made by Muscle Milk. Both at costco and much less expensive than GNC but no fancy flavors. Just vanilla and chocolate. Anyway I have not tried the Isopure powder, just the bottled ready to drink ones!! Happy Protein Hunting!!! And good luck next week!!:lol:

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These helped me because I could no longer stomach the shakes after surgery. The GNC web site sells a "variety pack" of the Isopure which lets you try 6 flavors. I think it qualifies for free shipping. You can then pick your favorite. All the flavors were ok... much better than the shakes. I would definitely try them.

Thanks for the "heads up" on the variety pack of Isopure online!!! :P

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J9harrison    0

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Thank you for your responses. I will definitely give the variety pack a try!

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WinningLoser    10

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Great info. THANKS! Any more suggestions? Please pass them along!

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WinningLoser    10

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Hi--

Why were you not able to stomach the shakes after surgery? Was it because you were sick of them OR because of the band? My surgery is this Friday!!! Sooooo nervous~

Thanks for your reply!

These helped me because I could no longer stomach the shakes after surgery. The GNC web site sells a "variety pack" of the Isopure which lets you try 6 flavors. I think it qualifies for free shipping. You can then pick your favorite. All the flavors were ok... much better than the shakes. I would definitely try them.

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Jess55    97

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I tried one sip of the Isopure and wanted to vomit. They are nasty

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jen120    23

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Hi--

Why were you not able to stomach the shakes after surgery? Was it because you were sick of them OR because of the band? My surgery is this Friday!!! Sooooo nervous~

Thanks for your reply!

Hi,

For me, I had bought the Bariatric Advantage shake mix. That was the only shake my doctor would allow. To me they tasted horrible before the surgery and I would "chug" them down to get them out of the way. After surgery, the smell, texture, taste everything jsut made me sick to my stomach and I would start to gag. It had nothing to do with the band. I think it was just me. But I have heard about some really good shakes on here that had I known, I would have tried those before surgery. I definitely dont recommend Bariatric Advantage. So it is good you are getting all this info before surgery so you will be ready. Good Luck with Surgery on Friday...I am sure you'll do great.

Dont be too nervous. I was too, but it went a lot easier than I thought it would. I had no gas pain at all. Actually other than being a little sore where the main incision was, it wasnt bad at all. I never took any pain medication after. My surgery was at 10 and I was home by 5:30 that day. 3 weeks out, I am almost completely healed. I've lost 35 pounds since May 9th.

I wish you much success!!!

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