I am almost at 3 weeks out and I am drinking fat free skim milk with SF carnation instant breakfast added to it. I just started trying to keep a log of my intake so I started using My Plate. I was shocked to see that each cup (14 protein) also added up to 20 grams of sugar!!! Now my sugar intake is actually higher than my protein. I am confused at to whether or not this is healthy and why it was recommended in the first place. Anyone else run into this issue?I do not see the doc or nutritionist until the 19th!

I bought some carnation and skim milk last week--haven't even tried it yet...my stomach looks at it and closes the cabinet!

There is a dairy here in TX that produces a product called Mootopia (HEB stores). It is lactose free, 0 g fat, 90 cal, 6g carbs, 12 g protein. I would bet that there are dairies in your neck of the woods that produce something similar. Also, there is Hood's Calorie Countdown which has fewer calories and carbs, but also less protein.

I was told to steer clear of the Carnation products just because of the carb/sugar counts. I wish I had more information for you, but I would look at a different protein source if you are concerned about the sugar content.

I was just wondering about milk. I was sleeved on the 4th of Jan. and have been drinking light soy milk. But is it OK to drink regular milk? I never had a problem with milk before. I'm just wondering if the sleeve/surgery has now made it impossible to drink regular. I haven't tried it, but was just wondering...

Thanks!

You can try the regular milk. Some ppl become lactose intolerant after vsg surgery. Thankfully, I didn't, but others have. All I can say is give it a try and see what happens. You might try some Fage Greek yogurt first as it has probiotics in it and graduate to milk if you have good results with the yogurt. If you tolerate lactose, just watch out for the carbs, fat and calories in regular milk. (Ask me how I know about that! )

You can try the regular milk. Some ppl become lactose intolerant after vsg surgery. Thankfully, I didn't, but others have. All I can say is give it a try and see what happens. You might try some Fage Greek yogurt first as it has probiotics in it and graduate to milk if you have good results with the yogurt. If you tolerate lactose, just watch out for the carbs, fat and calories in regular milk. (Ask me how I know about that! )

ok ... I'll bite and ask how you know about that?

I was told that the carbs (sugar) in milk was acceptable as long as we watch the other carbs we eat.

Hi, I was told after my first week post op checkup from my nutritionist, that I am only allowed Mootopia fat free milk. I got it and love it especially with the protein powder. . .the Mootopia Milk has less calories and more protein in it then regular milk. . . you need lots of protein right now. . . so if you can get that. . . good luck

I drink skim milk with my shakes & have no problem.

Mini-ME, I know about it because I was drinking nearly as much milk as water (it really tasted good to me) and it dramatically slowed my weight loss. :{ I backed off on the qty of milk and the free fall resumed :]

thinoneday, I highly concur on the Mootopia. That is some great tasting stuff!

just got me some Mootopia too, can't wait till morning time for my Protein shake. Isn't HEB great? I can't believe the assortment and high quality of thier store brand items. Glad that I live in Central Texas where they are located. My folks live in Amarillo and they have never heard of HEB.

Bill

Hey WingRider, I'm originally from Plainview, TX about 60 miles south of Amarillo, closer to Lubbock! Yes, we didn't know about HEB either, only United SuperMarket. . . isn't it a small world? Yes, I love HEB now. . . has almost everything. . . enjoy your shake tomorrow, it tastes like instant carnation breakfast. . .

I miss HEB stores, and Albertsons. I never thought I could miss a grocery store, but I definitely miss those 2 the most.

I lived in Waco for awhile, and I loved going there. There's Albertsons all over the D/FW area where I'm from and totally miss them as well.

Geez, y'all make me miss Texas soooooo much ! ! ! I like the commissary, they do have a good variety, but nothing like Albertsons or HEB.

I'm 5 months out and i still can't do milk everytime i try i pay dearly. so i buy the lacto milk and it doesnt taste any different and it low in it sugar. i could never stomach that carnation stuff.

xoxo,

nikki

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Has anyone found Mootopia in California?

I thought I would use the Trader Joe's unsweetened Soymilk with 3 carbs after surgery. I don't use any milk now but was scoping it out for later to puree things etc.