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Hi Deanna!
I hear ya about protein. I can tell you what I did to find my favorites.
I went to several sites that have samples at that time. I'm not sure if Unjury still has samples or not (you can check at www.unjury.com). The only one that still sells samples of all different brands that I know of is www.vitalady.com.
I went down the list and ordered a sample of each chocolate (my favorite). Once I received them, I made a spreadsheet and wrote down how I felt about each one as I tried it. Next time, I ordered other flavors and found my favorites that way. I still do this occasionally to see if I am missing anything. The great thing about vitalady is that she and her husband are both WLS patients and she only sells stuff that is good for us. (Not all protein is, you know...)
I LOVE the Multi-Pro Whey cappuccino and belgian chocolate. Actually, everything I have tried from this brand, I like. The Nectars are good if you don't like the milky texture.
One word of caution though. Some people's tastes change a bit after surgery, so don't order a lot of anything pre-op.
Once you find your favorites, you can compare prices with other sites to see which is the best value to you. So far, www.bodybuilding.com has the best pricing and delivery time in my experience. Vitalady is pretty close and I have heard good things about www.netrition.com.
Also----GNC does not sell samples, but if you buy a full container and do not like it, they will take it back and give you a refund. I wonder what they do with all that opened protein? They could bag it up for samples, but they don't.......
I also found that the Body by Fortress that is sold at Wal-Mart is not bad and will do in a pinch.
I hear ya about protein. I can tell you what I did to find my favorites.
I went to several sites that have samples at that time. I'm not sure if Unjury still has samples or not (you can check at www.unjury.com). The only one that still sells samples of all different brands that I know of is www.vitalady.com.
I went down the list and ordered a sample of each chocolate (my favorite). Once I received them, I made a spreadsheet and wrote down how I felt about each one as I tried it. Next time, I ordered other flavors and found my favorites that way. I still do this occasionally to see if I am missing anything. The great thing about vitalady is that she and her husband are both WLS patients and she only sells stuff that is good for us. (Not all protein is, you know...)
I LOVE the Multi-Pro Whey cappuccino and belgian chocolate. Actually, everything I have tried from this brand, I like. The Nectars are good if you don't like the milky texture.
One word of caution though. Some people's tastes change a bit after surgery, so don't order a lot of anything pre-op.
Once you find your favorites, you can compare prices with other sites to see which is the best value to you. So far, www.bodybuilding.com has the best pricing and delivery time in my experience. Vitalady is pretty close and I have heard good things about www.netrition.com.
Also----GNC does not sell samples, but if you buy a full container and do not like it, they will take it back and give you a refund. I wonder what they do with all that opened protein? They could bag it up for samples, but they don't.......
I also found that the Body by Fortress that is sold at Wal-Mart is not bad and will do in a pinch.
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Dawn
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Hey all. Day 3 of the shakes is going well. Very busy day here. I was hoping to get together with a friend from HS this weekend but she hasnt gotten back to me, bummer.
My husband is having to change his diet drasticly because of migraines so he is kinda going through the food withdrawl with me, which is nice.
I hope you are all doing well!
My husband is having to change his diet drasticly because of migraines so he is kinda going through the food withdrawl with me, which is nice.
I hope you are all doing well!
Hi everyone,
It's been a hard day at work today. Today was my first day taking care of a patient, (plus I was the charge nurse) since my knee injury 4 months ago. It was my 3rd 12 hour shift in a row, so right now, I'm pretty sore. I'm so worried my darn knee is never going to feel normal again!
I'm guessing that once I have lost 50-60 lbs, that may help my poor knee.
Christine, congratulations on your 30th work anniversary! What kind of work do you do?
I ordered a bunch of protein samples from both Vitalady and Unjury. Dawn, I like your organized approach to trying them, I think I'll adopt that system!
Well, I'm going to hobble over to the parking garage now and drive home. Nighty night all!
It's been a hard day at work today. Today was my first day taking care of a patient, (plus I was the charge nurse) since my knee injury 4 months ago. It was my 3rd 12 hour shift in a row, so right now, I'm pretty sore. I'm so worried my darn knee is never going to feel normal again!
I'm guessing that once I have lost 50-60 lbs, that may help my poor knee.
Christine, congratulations on your 30th work anniversary! What kind of work do you do?
I ordered a bunch of protein samples from both Vitalady and Unjury. Dawn, I like your organized approach to trying them, I think I'll adopt that system!
Well, I'm going to hobble over to the parking garage now and drive home. Nighty night all!
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