Compare Both Shakes – Nutrition for Surgery

SurgiFuel™ Pre-Op or Post-Op: which shake is for you?

Two food supplement shakes from Nutrition for Surgery: Pre-Op for the two weeks before your operation, Post-Op for the two weeks after. See them side by side, then choose.

SurgiFuel Pre-Op and Post-Op nutrition shake pouches side by side

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Before surgery SurgiFuel™ Pre-Op pack

SurgiFuel™ Pre-Op

Olive · Food supplement

A source of protein for the two weeks before your operation, taken alongside your normal diet.

ProteinA source of protein
Take it2 weeks before
Pack1.4kg · Vanilla

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After surgery SurgiFuel™ Post-Op pack

SurgiFuel™ Post-Op

Terracotta · Food supplement

A high protein shake for the two weeks after your operation, taken alongside your surgical team's advice.

ProteinHigh protein
Take it2 weeks after
Pack1.4kg · Vanilla

Buy on Amazon ↗See Post-Op

Coming soon on Amazon.

The two shakes, side by side

Detail

Pre-Op

Post-Op

When you take it

The two weeks before surgery

The two weeks after surgery

Pack colour

Olive

Terracotta

Protein

A source of protein

High protein

Protein per serving

9.8 g

9.6 g

Protein per daily portion (100 g)

20 g

19 g

Energy per serving

171 kcal

166 kcal

Carbohydrate per serving

28 g, of which sugars 16 g

27 g, of which sugars 15 g

Fat per serving

2.1 g

1.7 g

Also contains

L-glutamine and L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate

The same two, plus creatine monohydrate, turmeric extract, bromelain, black pepper extract, vitamin K and magnesium

Pack size

1.4kg

One serving

50g (two scoops) in about 300ml of water or milk

How often

Twice a day

Servings per pack

28 servings, enough for 14 days

Availability

Coming soon on Amazon

Every vitamin and mineral is on the full labels in the pack labels section on our home page.

Choosing between them

Choose Pre-Op if your operation is coming up

Pre-Op is built for the run-up to surgery. It is a source of protein, designed to be taken twice a day for two weeks alongside your normal diet.

Choose Post-Op if you have had your operation

Post-Op is a high protein shake for the two weeks after surgery, taken twice a day alongside your surgical team's advice.

Questions about the two shakes

What is the difference between SurgiFuel™ Pre-Op and Post-Op?

Pre-Op is a food supplement shake and a source of protein, for the two weeks before your operation. Post-Op is a high protein food supplement shake, for the two weeks after. They come in olive and terracotta packs so you reach for the right one.

Which SurgiFuel™ shake should I take before surgery?

SurgiFuel™ Pre-Op, the olive pack. Take it alongside your normal diet and your surgical team's advice.

Which SurgiFuel™ shake should I take after surgery?

SurgiFuel™ Post-Op, the terracotta pack. Take it alongside your surgical team's advice.

Can I take both shakes?

Yes. Many people take Pre-Op in the two weeks before their operation and Post-Op in the two weeks after. Check with your surgical team first.

How do I make a serving?

Mix 50g (two scoops) in about 300ml of water or milk, twice a day.

How long does one pack last?

Each 1.4kg pack has 28 servings, which is enough for 14 days at twice a day.

What flavour are the shakes?

Both shakes are Vanilla.

Are the shakes medicines?

No. SurgiFuel™ shakes are food supplements. They are not a substitute for a varied diet or for advice from your surgical team.

Where can I buy SurgiFuel™?

SurgiFuel™ Pre-Op and Post-Op are coming soon on Amazon. The Buy on Amazon buttons on this page will take you straight there.

Who created SurgiFuel™?

Professor Sandip Hindocha, a surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register, created SurgiFuel™ with a nutrition laboratory. He has a financial interest in the product.