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Ok, I've been using six star unflavored Protein Powder for the last 3 years. I'm wondering if anyone has a better Protein powder out there because Walmart is out of stock and I can't even order it online from them. I found it on Groupon but I'm afraid of hidden fees can anyone tell me about Groupon or where they get their six star because Amazon and Bariatric pal can be very pricey.

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There's so many different versions and brands everyone will have their own choice...

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I agree with Mikeyy. Everyone's tastes differ, so you're going to get a lot of different answers.

My preference has always been Unjury. I've tried others, spent lots of money and thrown a lot away. I always go back to Unjury.

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Still preop so my tastes can always change. Right now I really like Unjury and Syntrax Nectar/Sweets. The Unjury chicken Soup is a great savory alternative while the chocolate tastes like chocolate milk to me. My favorite Syntrax are the vanilla and strawberry, but they also have fruit juice flavors. Bariatric Pal Store carries Syntrax but you'll have to get Unjury on their website. They offer a "starter pack" with Protein samples of all their flavors, RTD shakes, and a shaker bottle for $30 after shipping.

In terms of RTD I'm okay with Premier, Unjury, and GNC Total Lean. Fairlife is not bad either; it's the least sweet I've tried. Quest recently released RTD shakes but I haven't tried them yet. From what I've heard people have liked them.

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I've been a big fan of Phormula-1, although I found I liked fewer flavors post-op than I did pre-op. It's whey Protein isolate, and it's surprisingly tasty. I'm a fan of the vanilla Milkshake and chocolate Milkshake varieties. I wanted to love the fruity Syntrax flavors, and I wanted to love the savory Unjury flavors, but none of them worked for me 😞 (I do like Unjury's chocolatey flavors though!)

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I've been a big fan of Phormula-1, although I found I liked fewer flavors post-op than I did pre-op. It's whey Protein isolate, and it's surprisingly tasty. I'm a fan of the vanilla Milkshake and chocolate Milkshake varieties. I wanted to love the fruity Syntrax flavors, and I wanted to love the savory Unjury flavors, but none of them worked for me [emoji20] (I do like Unjury's chocolatey flavors though!)

Thank you for the info I'm having my bypass on Nov. 12th don't know what time yet.

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On 11/9/2019 at 1:42 PM, nomorefattypatty said:

Thank you for the info I'm having my bypass on Nov. 12th don't know what time yet.

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I'm wishing you the best of luck as you go through your bypass today!! 🤗

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I'm wishing you the best of luck as you go through your bypass today!! [emoji847]
I think the bypass was easier than the sleeve. With the sleeve I didn't even want to drink and I didn't let myself get to worried about the surgery because I think that makes you think it's gonna be worse than it really is. I'm able to sip slowly and the broth and Jell-O help ! I'm so farveru happy I did the revision hopefully my acid reflux never comes back. That's the only reason I revised. Praying it helps.

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On 11/15/2019 at 4:22 PM, nomorefattypatty said:

I think the bypass was easier than the sleeve. With the sleeve I didn't even want to drink and I didn't let myself get to worried about the surgery because I think that makes you think it's gonna be worse than it really is. I'm able to sip slowly and the broth and Jell-O help ! I'm so farveru happy I did the revision hopefully my acid reflux never comes back. That's the only reason I revised. Praying it helps.

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I hope it helps too! I'm really glad it's been such a smooth road for you so far, that's wonderful!

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Hi nomorefattypatty! (Love the name)
Hoping u r doing well ....

Im scheduled to have the sleeve on Dec 4th. I have some reservations and when I read ur post I was wondering if I could ask how soon after ur sleeve surgery did ur reflux start and if you have had any prior to surgery. I’m concerned about having to have a revision which I’m definitely not on board for.

Regards,

Thanks!

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I'm wishing you the best of luck as you go through your bypass today!! [emoji847]
Bypass was a cake walk compared to the sleeve. The previous Dr had to have done something wrong. I went in at 12:30 Tuesday, stayed 2 nites and I was home on Thursday. I'm not having any dumping problems, once in a while if I eat too fast. Thank God for Zophran. Otherwise I feel fantastic. During the first six months of nut meetings my
SW: 179
SWT:168
CW: 149
When I got the sleeve I was at 238
and Surgery weight 209
I was down to 142 at my lowest, not sure if I'm going to have problems down the line but so far so good. Thank you for your kind thoughts

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Hi nomorefattypatty! (Love the name)
Hoping u r doing well ....
Im scheduled to have the sleeve on Dec 4th. I have some reservations and when I read ur post I was wondering if I could ask how soon after ur sleeve surgery did ur reflux start and if you have had any prior to surgery. I’m concerned about having to have a revision which I’m definitely not on board for.
Regards,

Thanks!
I was only doing the bypass because of the reflux and I suffered for a long time. The bypass was so much better and easier. I swear the first sleeve surgery was done wrong but I never checked. Since I came home Thursday I don't need Omeprazole so far I'm doing great. Let's pray I never get the reflux back. You'll do great in surgery and get up and walk around a lot it helps everything moving forward. Good luck[emoji5]

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Thanks very much for ur reply. I pray ur doing well! If u don’t mind the questions, May I ask how many surgeries have you had? Why do u feel that the bypass was better than the sleeve?

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