AC3 51 Posted November 5, 2016 I tested out a number of Protein shakes (powders) pre-surgery and stocked up on them. Post-surgery, I couldn't stand them. They gave me Premier Protein in the hospital, and that's been the only thing I've been able to tolerate since. I'm getting sick of chocolate, so I ordered a variety pack from Amazon with chocolate, vanilla, banana, strawberry, and caramel. I have only seen chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry in my local stores. The others are available through Amazon though. I'm finding the vanilla and caramel too sickly sweet, am going to try them as Creamers in coffee. I don't care for artificial strawberry anything, and haven't tried the banana yet. Thanks! My Walmart had vanilla, chocolate, strawberries and cream and caramel. I bough vanilla. I had chocolate unjury and it was too sweet so I grabbed the vanilla PP. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I get vanilla, chocolate and strawberry at costco. I have found a four pack of banana at walmart! I love them (except strawberry, wayyy to sweet for me). I also use the instant Decaf coffee in the vanilla. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks! I'm trying vanilla today Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC3 51 Posted November 5, 2016 Hi all , Iv recently had surgery . How many Protein shakes do u have a day? Is this as well as food ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I haven't had my surgery yet. I'm getting my date on Wednesday he said. But I need to find a shake I like for my pre op 1 week liquid diet. They want me to have 4 a day. And whatever other liquids. How was the surgery? How do you feel? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC3 51 Posted November 5, 2016 I think The Premier shakes are gross. I can see why so many people complain about first and second stage liquid diet if this is all they have to eat. I got samples of different brands and chose the one I liked best (Unjury) but most people on my pre op classes just go to costco and get Premier and then complain about it. Seems to me that ENJOYING what you eat/drink would help you succeed. Maybe it's a weird sort of self esteem issue? My mom had gastric bypass oct 2013 and she said the only thing she liked was unjury too. I had chocolate and it seems too sweet for me, especially everyday. So, I have a sample of vanilla I'm going to try today. And I bough PP just to see if I like it. Most Protein shakes I've had (from my BF, he drinks them for body building etc) and I think they have a nasty after taste. I hope I find something! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC3 51 Posted November 5, 2016 I like the chocolate at room temperature mixed with cup of brewed hazelnut coffee. Nice warm mocha in the morning Now, I though we couldn't have coffee? Well, how far are you out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thikkay 69 Posted November 5, 2016 I got my ins to pay for 60 premier shakes a month for 11 months thru insurenutrition.com. They mailed them right to my house. I got chocolate and strawberry but can change flavors when ever I want. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genn 460 Posted November 5, 2016 How did u get ur insurance to pay for it did u talk to them or the surgeon Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thikkay 69 Posted November 6, 2016 Just go to website I called them and they did all paperwork. They will submit to insurance company and call u when approved. I had my shakes in 8 days. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genn 460 Posted November 6, 2016 Awesome what's the website ? Thanks I will try that!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thikkay 69 Posted November 6, 2016 Insurenutrition.com Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC3 51 Posted November 6, 2016 I got my ins to pay for 60 premier shakes a month for 11 months thru insurenutrition.com. They mailed them right to my house. I got chocolate and strawberry but can change flavors when ever I want. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App May I ask what insurance you have? Bc that's awesome. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thikkay 69 Posted November 6, 2016 Humana hmo premier Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viking girl 21 Posted November 6, 2016 My surgeon did not have any coffee restrictions. I have been drinking regular and Decaf since surgery. No problems. I'm now 12 weeks out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChunkyChicTrying 48 Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) I ONLY drink premier Protein shakes, I get chocolate 12 pack case at bj's wholesale club for 18.00, this month they have a 5.00 off coupon and our local paper had a 5.00 off coupon (use can use 1 of their coupons and 1 manufacturer or 2 manufacture coupons) so i got 3 cases for 24.00. As someone else said keep them super cold, theres no after taste that's harsh at all! they truly go down like chocolate milk! They are great my hubs likes the strawberry creme and vanilla! You can even buy them on their web site and have them shipped. I have also tossed a Decaf instant coffee pack into one i added ice in a blender too to make a mocha frappe it was the BOMB! Also with the vanilla I have lots of friends who use the Torani sugar free syrups to flavor them in hundreds of ways! Edited November 6, 2016 by ChunkyChicTrying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC3 51 Posted November 7, 2016 My surgeon did not have any coffee restrictions. I have been drinking regular and Decaf since surgery. No problems. I'm now 12 weeks out I'm going to ask him. In my book it said no coffer Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC3 51 Posted November 7, 2016 I ONLY drink premier Protein shakes, I get chocolate 12 pack case at bj's wholesale club for 18.00, this month they have a 5.00 off coupon and our local paper had a 5.00 off coupon (use can use 1 of their coupons and 1 manufacturer or 2 manufacture coupons) so i got 3 cases for 24.00. As someone else said keep them super cold, theres no after taste that's harsh at all! they truly go down like chocolate milk! They are great my hubs likes the strawberry creme and vanilla! You can even buy them on their web site and have them shipped. I have also tossed a Decaf instant coffee pack into one i added ice in a blender too to make a mocha frappe it was the BOMB! Also with the vanilla I have lots of friends who use the Torani sugar free syrups to flavor them in hundreds of ways! Awesome. I'm going to try more. Have you had the caramel one? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites