Newbie

[Kate_L 1]

Hello. I am a newbie and in the beginning stages of my journey and have a few questions for those of you that are further in yours. I am a fan of shakes for Breakfast but just realized the Protein Powder that I have been using has a ton of sugar in it. (Probably why it was actually pretty good) What are some of your favorites that you have found that are good during this journey? What kind of Vitamins or supplements are good ones? Anyone feel like your journey is never going to begin? (Lol taking forever!) May seem like silly questions but I don't want to waste money on the wrong things if I don't have to. Thanks in advance for any info. I hope everyone is having a great day!

[jaimevondawson 48]

My NUT recommended Vega or Bariatric Advantage, as both have a good amount of Protein and added Vitamins. I'm using the vanilla BA with Almond milk and it's not bad.

[jaimevondawson 48]

I'm a newbie too, BTW. Day 2 of liquid diet...

[Ylm87 35]

Hi I'm a newbie as well, I'm waiting for my call to schedule the surgery. My nutritionist recommended BPI or Isopure which can be found at GNC.

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[Syaniya 319]

Premier Protein shakes they are premade and have a great taste. My nut suggested Flintstones chewables, she said they have everything I need. I a day before surgery, and now 2 a day after surgery.

It does seem like it qill take forever, but it flies by. I started back in October and was sleeved on 3/31.

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[GoddessMoon 108]

I went out today and bought Muscle milk Protein Shake. It taste and smells good. You can get them in power or premade.

[kbellakat 69]

I went out today and bought Muscle milk Protein  shake. It taste and smells good. You can get them in power or premade.

I've been using Premier Protein drinks ... taste good cuz my kids have been trying to drink them lol .. they actually liked it ..
today I bought muscle milk .. went to costco .. I hope they are good .. cos this is a big box lol ..

[kbellakat 69]

I do powder Protein as well
& been adding Chia seeds & flax seed .. for more protein & Fiber .. makes it more filing & thicker .

[Kate_L 1]

Thanks everyone! Definitely going to try some of these! Ready to get this journey started!

[TTrisha 56]

I went out today and bought Muscle milk Protein Shake. It taste and smells good. You can get them in power or premade.

Just be careful with muscle milk. I have tried them in past and then discovered they have a lot of corn starch/carbs.

[CharlyScott 37]

I have tried and like the Fortress Powder. I found it at Walmart. As for the suppliments I went to CVS and was able to stock up on enough for a three months supply for $35.00. They only thing I didn't get was my muliti-vitamin and that was because I was unsure about what to get.

[kbellakat 69]

Just be careful with muscle milk. I have tried them in past and then discovered they have a lot of corn starch/carbs.

I bought the light I think ... lol probably taste bad ... it's what they had at costco.

[kbellakat 69]

I have tried and like the Fortress Powder. I found it at Walmart. As for the suppliments I went to CVS and was able to stock up on enough for a three months supply for $35.00. They only thing I didn't get was my muliti-vitamin and that was because I was unsure about what to get.

Costco multi Vitamin is what Kaiser recommended... they said less expensive over there Kaiser brand .

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

We use the Gold Standard Optimum whey from costco https://www.costco.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Gold-Standard-100%-Whey-Protein%2c-90-Servings.product.100138794.html- the price is right and the taste is good. Sometimes I use the pre-made Premiers - depends on what I'm doing. I use Costco Multivitamin but I found that for about 3 months post-op it was too big to swallow for me so i went to a chewable. We have a chocolate flavor at home too that is a version of Muscle Milk. I do a shake for breakfast almost every day. Experiment. Good luck!