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My surgery is June 3rd...and my pre-op diet starts the 20th of this month...was wondering if anyone had suggestions for Protein powders...i plan on using the Premier Protein shakes but I need the whey Protein Isolate powder too...I know about Syntrax Nectar and Matrix, but those are rather expensive....looking for some cheaper options...thanks!!

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I don't use many powders...didn't like the texture...

but for after (if your doc insists on powder for now) you may qualify for free Protein shakes thru InsureNutrition.com it only takes a minute to fill it out and you can do it now, so you will have it ready when needed :)

For the powders, you can add crystal light and possibly Torani syrups (sugar free) to help with the flavor... I find blending them with ice made them more digestable for me.

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Check out Body Fortress Super Advanced (online or at Walmart) or Pure Protein for high quality, low cost whey Protein powders.< /p>

http://www.pureprotein.com/where-to-buy/

http://www.bodyfortress.com/where-to-buy/

They are both blends of whey isolate and whey concentrate. If you must have 100% whey isolate, Body Fortress Whey Isolate is pretty cheap (comparatively speaking) as is Isopure Zero Carb:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nb/lowcarb.html

I've never seen samples of Pure Protein or Body Fortress but you can get samples of Isopure Zero Carb/Low Carb at Nashua Nutrition:

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-

samples-1-serving.html

(scroll down on the drop-down arrow box and look for Nature's Best - Isopure).

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I love Nature's Best Isopure. For my 2 week Pre op I got a bag of vanilla and a bag of chocolate. They were less than $20 each on Amazon and lasted me the whole 2 weeks. I recently got more post op and I still love the flavor (well, as much as you can love Protein Shakes, LOL).

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Target has some ready to drink shakes that are high Protein and low sugar- I think I've been paying $5.99 for a 4-pack. They taste the same as Premier Protein to me. The Walgreens store brand ones are pretty good too.

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thanks everyone for the suggestions!!

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