Protein Sample Information (especially for pre-ops!)

You've probably heard your tastes will change after surgery, so don't buy a big tub of any one protein powder. Here is a list of sites that offer protein samples at great prices. I ordered from several of these sites before surgery and I've been working my way through the samples.

The variety has made it easier to get my protein in, because I'm always excited to try the next flavor. And tastes are definitely different... a lot of people swear by the Nectar Syntrax but I can't stand them. Plus if not for the sample packs I wouldn't have discovered that early on the high protein hot chocolate was the easiest for me to get down.

You will probably have 3 protein drinks per day in the first month, so it's not unreasonable to buy quite a few of these. Definitely get the Nectars and the Chike samples because they are practically free, the Netrition pack has a great variety, and Unjury is very popular.

Unjury
https://www.unjury.com/ssl/purchasing.php
Samples $1.75 each

Chike
http://www.chikenutrition.com/half-samples.html  
Sample all 5 flavors for only $3 shipping    

Netrition Protein Sampler Pack
http://www4.netrition.com/netrition_protein_sampler_pack.htm l  
Includes samples of 14 different proteins, including a New Whey 42 g protein bullet and Champion Nutrition Pure Whey Stack. 17.99.    

Nectar Syntrax
You can get a box of all 11 nectar protein flavors directly from Syntrax for $4.99 plus $5.99 for shipping. Contact Rick Davis Medical Sales Manager [email protected] 1-866-333-7403  ext. 803  

Vitalady
http://www.vitalady.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&keywords=protsamp&SortKey=sku&SortOrder=ascending  
Tons of samples of lots of different protein products from an OH member.    

Smart Forme Early Phase Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Starter Kit https://www.smartforme.net/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p =6  
One carton each of Chocolate and Vanilla Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Chicken Bouillon Soup, Cream of Tomato Soup, Wildberry Cold Drink, Peach Mango Cold Drink, Orange Cold Drink, Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino, Chocolate Pudding/Shake, Vanilla Pudding/Shake and Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. $19.99.  

Thanks for putting this information together. 

Lora

Thanks for putting it all in one spot!  I was coming on here today to start ordering samples to stock up for afterward.  Figured I'd do the sample thing until I found one I liked.

Jenn

Thanks for the links - I haven't heard of Smart Forme, but it looks like they have some different stuff, so I might have to check that out!

JEN!  What a wonderful post!  I LOVE the people on OH, there is always a treasure to be found.  I will definitely be ordering these.  I too don't want to spend a fortune on stuff only to find out I don't like the taste.  Thanks a bunch for this!


 

Thanks so much for all this great information. I will certainly be using it to order my samples. You rock girl!!!