jennlee 11 Posted April 10, 2014 I am just starting the process of bariatric surgery. My doctor recommends that we replace one meal a day with Protein shakes as part of as I call it the pre-pre surgery diet. I am wondering what is everyone's favorite Protein Drink and where do you buy them. Thanks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HHHappy 225 Posted April 10, 2014 I think you'll find this link very useful! I did!! http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/456-protein-vitamins-and-supplements/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigGirlPanties 957 Posted April 10, 2014 Also you can go to InsureNutrition.com and fill out the form to see if you qualify for FREE (insurance covered) Protein, Vitamins, and scar cream. I'm changing up my Protein next month to half vanilla and half chocolate so I can mix up the vanillas with some Torani, etc to have some different tastes to it. The scar cream is great...my hysterectomy scar even has been reduced and less red looking ... it's light and not greasy! Good luck There are recipes on this site, the Torani site and the World According to Eggface if you want inspiration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickedBeauty 87 Posted April 10, 2014 Regarding Protein - when my nutritionist recommended I start incorporating them into my current diet I let her know that I hated the chalky taste of most. She recommended I try Six Star or Premier sold in Walmart and Sam's Club. The Six Star brand was about $2 less expensive in premade formula. I found them to be tolerable. I went back and tried the strawberry flavor in powder form (about $18 a canister). To my surprise I enjoyed the taste a lot more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted April 10, 2014 I overbought several different brands. Turns out that my favorite is the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chocolate Splender with Torini Hazelnut. My experience has been that the Syntrax Nectars blend more easily and don't gum up so much in cold Water. 1 BigGirlPanties reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMJG 1,266 Posted April 10, 2014 To those who are presleeve: don't buy too much before surgery. Your tastes will very likely change and a Protein Shake you like now may not appeal to you post-sleeve. It happens to a lot of people and they end up throwing out or giving away Protein powders they used to like and now hate. 2 BigGirlPanties and jmgtexas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted April 10, 2014 Walmart/Sam's Club - Premier Protein chocolate. Once I found Premier, I quit drinking any other brand. And they're cheap too, they cost about $1.50 per shake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelly 364 Posted April 10, 2014 I like Jay Robb whey Protein powder from either Whole Foods if you have that store near you or you can find it on Amazon or eBay. It's made with Stevia and mixes smoothly in skim milk or Water if you prefer. It has 25g of Protein in it. I know that it comes in chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. There might be other flavors but I'm not sure. Best of luck to you on your journey. 1 stacy97006 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnohoGal98296 371 Posted April 10, 2014 Note that when people discuss adding flavors to shakes with Torani syrups they mean the sugar free version, you can negate your efforts using the full sugar variety. You can find these on Amazon if your local grocery doesn't carry a wide selection. I really love the nectar Sweets line, which you can find on Amazon in big tubs, or order a sampler packet from MyBariatricpantry.com 1 BigGirlPanties reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennlee 11 Posted April 10, 2014 Thank you all off all the great feedback! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted April 11, 2014 try Amazon.com. they sell a lot of Protein products. like nectar brand, click, chik etc. the prices are good too. I also buy premier singles at costco. they freeze well and I like to eat it like those frozen malts. good luck on your surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites