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I just got approved for surgery for September 7th(yay me!) and I have a question about my pre-op diet. 3 weeks before surgery, I am supposed to do 2 high protein/low carb shakes a day plus one small meal. I tried slimfast a long long time ago for a week and had horrible, nasty, disgusting gas. I literally could not stand to be in the same room with myself. I was wondering if anyone had or has a problem with these other shakes or if it is a completely different product. I really don't want to relive my childhood where farting was considered a competitive sport in my household.

Any thoughts?

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Hoping to not become Pottie-Pooterson....

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Anything with sorbitol ives me gas.

I would not touch slimfast if you paid me to.

The protien powders you can get are much better tasting than the slimfast with what you can add when you make it.

btw, nothing wrong with a little competition. ;)

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Slimfast is actually not high enough in Protein and is too high in carbs/fats than what I was told I could have. costco or Sam's Club has a Premier Protein ready to drink shake that is 160 calories, 30 protein 0 fat, and 4 carbs. You want to try and find something similiar.

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Check out Bariatric Advantage online. They have good protien Meal Replacements. I have the iced latte in the morning and have the chocolate, and dreamsicle ones (sometimes mixed together) for the rest of the day. Also at Sams Club is Myoplex, high protien, low carbs. These are the best tasting ones I have found. They will also come in handy the week or two after your first fill when your on liquids.< /p>

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