So I am on my pre op diet (Surgery is 26th!) and I am on Protein shakes and Clear liquids. I bought both pre mixed Protein drinks and just the powder you mix with milk/water.

Question I have is it ok to be mixing the Protein Powder with milk? I only have about 16oz in the morning and the rest of the day is the Protein Shakes in a can. I have been doing good on the diet and don't want to ruin it with the milk.

Edited August 21, 201015 yr by Mandyrae

My official answer will be to talk with your Nut. In post op I am making my Protein shakes with Fat Free Milk rather than Water which adds 90 calories. It does add calories and carbs but also protein. During the first week I was at around 650-700 calories a day which is'nt really that high. I have also been walking at the gym every day (since 3 days post op); and have lost 10 pounds since the surgery. I am currently on day 8.

Are you exercising? I think that is a huge plus in your preop and personally would not be terribly worried about 100 calories from milk if you are burning 500-600 exercising.

i was told that as long as I am using skim milk (still in pre-op) I am free to mix my protein shakes with milk.

Thanks honk and mskitten! I thought it was ok but since I was doing so good with the diet I would have been so mad at myself if I found out after that I shouldn't be doing it. With saying that I still will prolly call my surgeon on monday to find out cause I do know every doc is different in what they want