As we all get ready to have or have recently had surgery. I thought I would post a message for everyone to join in.  So tell me/us:

So what is your ultimate goal?  Did you select it?  Did your Doctor tell you what it would be?  Tell us your stats. Post a before pic if you'd like. 

Let's get to know each other as we share this journey.

Sheri

I was told the same thing as Penny and Boost was not allowed as it was too high in sugar.  Every ones tastes are different hopefully you can find one you like.   I too am getting nervous as I start my liquid diet on Monday. Good luck.
Sheri

    I was told to look shakes/powders that have at least 25-35 grams of protein.  Look for low sugar stuff.  I am not sure what the carb maximun -just to stay away from the high sugars.  I enjoy Muscle Milk Light now that I am on my pre-op although it only has 20 grams of protein.
      I got a slew of samples from VItalady.com for $1.79 a piece.  
  
   Costco has Muscle Milk and Premier Protein Shakes.

         WalMart sometimes has sales on Atkins shakes and is the cheapest place to find the clear protein bullets that most of us have to drink the first week post-op.

GNC has a lot of powders and shakes too.
Good luck!
Pennie

I purchased samples online (Unjury, Chike, and through Nashua Nutrition.com) as well as a local nutrtion store.  I have guidelines to follow for protein shake nutrition from my nutritionist, and used that as a guideline.  I bought Unjury choc, Unjury flavorless (to add to food) based on my Nutritionist recommendation for the least calories w/ most protein.  I bought , Lean
Dessert Choc, pudding, Lean Dessert Cinnamon Roll, Lean Dessert Vanilla based on what I thought tasted  pretty good.  I ordered the Lean Dessert from Supplementwarehouse.com,and thought their prices& customer service  were great.

    I like variety, and want to look forward to my shakes, not dread them.  I would recommend that you order a bunch of samples, soon!

Good luck :)

Just going to join in here and say that I am also having my RNY on the 17th.  I am on an all liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery.  First couple of days were hard but it is definitley better.  This is day 5 for me.  I am having surgery in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.  Good luck to everyone that day.....Hope to see you on the losers bench.

Jen