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Old 07-17-2011, 11:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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So, I'm pre-op but I'm trying to work on getting nutritional stuff lined up and figured out for post-op. WOO. Where do you suggest getting protein shake samples?
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I had a hard time getting samples. They still charged you and half the time the sample was more expensive than buying the tub. Vitalady.com has lots of samples you can purchase. I didn't get any from there as I started using the GNC ones. Since then I got samples from the hospital for unjury protein and I have too say it is by far the best. They have a chicken soup flavor that doesn't even taste like a protein supplement! Good news for me as they are not my favorite thing.check where you are having surgery and ask your surgeon,they may hhave samples. Good luck on your journey!
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Old 07-18-2011, 07:22 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I emailed a few companies. The maker of gelatein (that jello with protein in it) sent me 8 cups for free - they were by far the most generous (and the only one to send samples). I am friends with a dietician for a hospital and she said that the companies usually only send free samples to professionals like her, so she hooked me up with some Unjury samples, too.

If you like mocha-flavored drinks, Click Espresso - Vanilla flavor is awesome (I still drink one 5 days a week with 12 oz skim milk). I only usually one scoop (versus the recommended 2) and then add flavorless whey protein in it for the extra protein. I can only find the Click online at Amazon - it's around $16 for one container (which lasts me one month the way I drink it). They also have a mocha flavor, but I have only tried the vanilla.

The other option is if you have a Vitamin World near you, they often have 20% coupons in the newspaper coupon inserts, which will help you save some $.

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I agree with kiddiecakes that Vitalady.com is a good source to get samples. I'm really fortunate to have her so close to where I live (5 miles) so I don't have to pay shipping. My favorites are the Champion and Nectar brands.
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I am also starting to look at finding some protein shakes to drink during my 2 week pre op surgery. A friend of mine says she likes EAS - 100% Whey Protein chocolate flavor. She gave me a sample, but have not tried it yet. I love chocolate and hope it does taste good.

If anyone has anymore suggestions of good products they like, please share. It will help us newbys out.
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unjury has samples they will send you, or at least they used to. I have ordered samples from vitalady and from click.
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