pre op boost substitute

So boost diabetic is expensive - around 1300 bucks for a six pack

http://premierprotein.com/vanilla-snack-shake-nutritional/ has similiar values in regard to protein and sugar, so can we just substitute? it is less expensive

superstore and Walmart usually have it on sale often for $7.97 /case.  I don't think they are going to want you to substitute.

If I were you, I would absolutely ask.  Print off the nutritional comparison of each one and ask the nutritionist to compare the two. The Premier Protein has almost twice as much protein and one-third the amount of carbohydrates. There are some surgeons whose preop diets would not even allow Diabetic Boost because of the high carbohydrates. I had my surgery in Mexico and was allowed to drink any protein shake as long as it was under 250 calories per serving, but I don't think Diabetic Boost would have made the cut with that many carbs. It certainly wasn't on the list of recommended protein shakes that I was provided with.

You have nothing to lose by asking and you could educate the nutritionist in the program about the other choices that are out there. 

64 grams of carbs a day (16gr per shake) is not very high considering what a "normal" diet consists of.  I don't think I would have worried about it.  The Boost is around 190cals per drink.

I agree that this is something to ask the dietitian.  Also if you have time, buy a couple of cases a wee****il you have them all.  That's how I managed, slipped it into the grocery cart and stocked up!  The purpose of the boost is to shrink your liver to make it easier for the surgeon to get to your stomach.  Variations of nutrients in the other product may not work as well.  After surgery the choice of products you use opens up much more.

how many cans are in a case??

for the boost its 6 bottles in a pack.i buy them for my son and i use the high protien ones.i usually pay 7.97 or less and when they are on sale I buy max allowed because he drinks one every day

i hope this helps.

I also agree that you should ask the Dietician about any possible changes.

I know it might seem expensive, BUT Boost diabetic is cheaper than the Optifast they used to use for preop diet. I was the first to use Boost, since I have soy allergies. I used 4 a day and was happy to have 3 flavor choices. :) The Premier is probably too high in calories. The reason for the diet is to shrink our liver out of the way for surgery. The doctors have opened up 1 for sure and maybe 2 patients who did not do the diet properly and sent them home, WITHOUT surgery. Now that would suck..big time.

Look for coupons online, email Boost themselves and see if they have a coupon for trials. Good Luck and YOU'RE ALMOST THERE!!!!

Ask and print off the nutritional info . The stats on the premiere are actually better ( fewer carbs, more protein and less calories ) but similar .

Not sure if you can use these, maybe after surgery when you are still on liquids, I used them for a few days afterwards. But just saw Ensure and Glucerna on sale at Rexall Drugs 3 days only, Fri, Sat, Sun. For $8.99, limit 3. Barb C