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Good Morning!! I am scheduled for gastric sleeve sx on Friday. I have been drinking Labrada Protein Shakes for a few days now but wanted to know what Protein Powder you all like to mix with flavored water, broth, sugar free pudding etc... as I look ahead.

Also low/no sugar Protein Bars. I have been munching on a couple of Quest bars and One Protein bars as a snack. Any favs/flavors?

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@rebchiefI love the Syntrax Nectar Line and the Pure Protein Bar but the ONLY flavor I like is the chocolate salted caramel. The other flavors, I was not a fan! There is so much out there. It's pretty much trial and error and stick with what you like ;) Good luck Friday. I have my revision tomorrow.

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After surgery, I switched over to Unjury Protein powders. It is a whey protein isolate especially formulated for bariatric surgery as is better absorbed by your new sleeve. I was on Premiere protein prior to surgery, but it felt to thick. I enjoy their unflavored and classic chocolate the best. They have a starter kit which is perfect for your first order. It's a sample pack of flavors so you can see which you like. They sell online or at some pharmacies.

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I'm a huge fan of costco Brand (Kirkland) Protein bars. I like the chocolate chip cookie dough and brownie. They recently added a cinnamon roll and Peanut Butter one too. I think they are similar to the Quest bars.

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Another vote for Unjury unflavored. It's especially great in the pureed stage to mix in to foods like Soup, puddings, etc. for extra Protein. I also like to put their chicken soup flavor in some broth for a warm Protein Drink.

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I enjoy nuts -we are what we eat :) - so when i want a treat my go to is a Kind Bar.

not a Protein Bar but i have no issues hitting my Protein target and at 5g sugar i can fit this into my 10g or less sugar per day program as a once in while treat.

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