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Hi, I'm new to this forum. It's very informative and I'm grateful. I haven't been able to find suggestions for "inexpensive" Protein powders. I'm on disability and make very little income. Do any of you have some recommendations? If I am not supposed to ask this, please delete. Thank you.

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@@HuskerShel Hello, I'm not sure what "cheap" means to you but if you have a SAMs you can get a 3lb container of the Premier Protein powder for @$30

There are 29 scoops so if you did one shake a day it could last a month. It's high in Protein compared to other brands too.

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You can also try Amazon. I have found some good prices there too.

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Syntrax powders can be affordable also, you just have to shop around for the best price.

Also check vitacost, they have good sales.

The quality of Protein you .need after surgery is going to cost. There really is no inexpensive option, and inexpensive is really retaliative.

Depending on how long it takes you to get to soft food. Soft baked fish, can be a real cost savings. You can do one shake a day and eat swai fillets several times a day. Swai is very affordable and you can get a 2lb bag at Walmart for under $12, and that will last a week.

Getting Protein in on a budget can happen, you just have to plan and shop around.

If you give a budget, people could be more helpful.

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Body Fortress (at Kroger, Wal-Mart, Sam's), and Pure Protein (Target) are some of the most inexpensive protein powders I have seen and they tend to get good reviews from people who have tried them.

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@HuskerShel There is an advertisement at the top of this forum page every time I view it ... that says some insurance companies pay for your Protein shakes .. you may want to check out that option ! :)

Best of luck to you !! :):):)

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I have been wondering about the pure Protein, it meets the requirements my NUT gave. It's less then $20 at Walmart and I've seen coupons in the paper for it.

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Hi everyone, thank you all for replying. I ended up buying Body Fortress to try it out for now. I'll try some others for variety. I need to keep remembering that I will be spending less on groceries and restaurants, so I will be able to buy Protein and healthy foods. It's just hard to "believe" it when you are just beginning. It's hard to plop down $30/40/50 or more to buy a Protein Drink. I'm looking forward to surgery the end of next week.

Blessings,

HuskerShel

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if you like fruity ones my nut recomended cytomax you can get it on Amazon for like 40 bucks for 80 servings

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