Meal Replacement!?

Hello everyone!  I'm new here, but I was told by the dietician, that I would have to go on meal replacements 2 weeks prior to surgery due to having a BMI of 47.  I don't have a problem with having to start drinking the shakes, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any that are less expensive than $36 per box or if this is the average price!?  The Bariatric Clinic that I am going through uses the HMR brand, and I would need the HMR 70 Plus because I am lactose intolerant. Any information would be extremely appreciated! Thank you, Donna P.

Just ask them if there is any other brand of shake you can use or do you have to use their brand.  I'm sure there are others out there at GNC, WalMart, Kmart Sams, etc that you could use that might be cheaper. I know Slim Fast even has a lactose free shake, I don't know if your doc would let you use that or not. Have you done a web search for other lactose free protein shakes and their cost? You might just have to do some research on your own I'm sure that the clinic will want you to use their brand and charge you and arm and leg for it in the process.  Robin