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It has become really hard for me to stomach the Protein Shakes, so I tried muscle milk light a while back....YUMMMMM!!!! It goes down so good,my sleeve is lovin it! They are so darn expensive though! I have one for Breakfast every morning after I get in my first 20 ozs of water...My problem is,when I try to eat like a bit of cottage cheese or soft chicken or something for lunch or dinner, I can't get enough down for it to be nutritionally good for me! And what I do get down keeps me so full for the rest of the day/night that it is hard to even get in the rest of my required liquids! Sooo here is my question: Can't I just live off muscle milk light and Water for now? LOL Seriously though,I am thinking of just having a couple muscle milk lights a day,it would be 50 grams of Protein, 320 calories and 9 grams of fat! Then once I get that and my liquids in,I can try to eat something more solid. Idk,I think being 1 month out is a very confusing time,but I am enjoying learning more about my body and the signs it gives. Still love my new sleevie!!!! =))

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I think that's what a lot of people have to do in the beginning to get their Protein in at first. It is very difficult to get all the protein in with food, or would require a lot of grazing. I may need to try Muscle Milk Light again. Or maybe it was the reg I tried? But I didn't like it, it had a strong protein taste. But I LOVE the Atkins and have started using them again to help get my protein in, and for convenience, and they are like treats for me because they actually taste good. I eat a good bit of protein with my food, but sometimes because I am not where i can cook, or nothing sounds good, then I have it as back up. I don't see anything wrong with using them early or, or even later like I am.

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I looooooove it!!! I just ordered PB2 (check it out on amazon) it's Peanut Butter with basically almost all the fat sucked out & have been putting a wee bit if that with my shake-yummmm!!! Also have put a lil bit of SF instant coffee in with the MML yummmm. It's so great when u find something u can tolerate & is deeeelish!!!

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I think that's what a lot of people have to do in the beginning to get their Protein in at first. It is very difficult to get all the Protein in with food, or would require a lot of grazing. I may need to try Muscle Milk Light again. Or maybe it was the reg I tried? But I didn't like it, it had a strong protein taste. But I LOVE the Atkins and have started using them again to help get my protein in, and for convenience, and they are like treats for me because they actually taste good. I eat a good bit of protein with my food, but sometimes because I am not where i can cook, or nothing sounds good, then I have it as back up. I don't see anything wrong with using them early or, or even later like I am.

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I stay away from the reg bc it has like 240 or 260 calories. I don't know what it is,I just love the MML for some reason. It goes down wayyyy better than Protein shakes. =)

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I looooooove it!!! I just ordered PB2 (check it out on amazon) it's Peanut Butter with basically almost all the fat sucked out & have been putting a wee bit if that with my shake-yummmm!!! Also have put a lil bit of SF instant coffee in with the MML yummmm. It's so great when u find something u can tolerate & is deeeelish!!!

Oh my gosh,I am so gonna try the SF instant coffee with the MML tomorrow! YUM! thank you for the idea!!!

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I work in the building right next door to Cytosport, the company that makes Muscle Milk. My co-workers and I always try to guess what flavors they are working on each day based on the scent. When they are manufacturing, you can smell it for about a block in each direction! :)

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I work in the building right next door to Cytosport, the company that makes Muscle Milk. My co-workers and I always try to guess what flavors they are working on each day based on the scent. When they are manufacturing, you can smell it for about a block in each direction! :)

Mmmmm yum yum yum!!!! I believe I would have to go in there! lol

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don't expect nutrition from eating, that is why we take the Vitamins. You can't drink or eat enough for 6 to 8 weeks to make much of a nutritional difference.

Take what you can tolerate but you should be using shakes between meal Snacks and get three regular meals in. Something like slice of toast, soft scrambled egg for breakfast, shake snack, lunch half a sandwich, fruit, cheese, another snack then dinner.

My nutritionist wanted me to reduce shakes after two weeks and to get to real food.

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It comes in light??? COOOL!!

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You're so early post-op that you can still use Protein shakes as your primary source. I think it's fine as long as you are working your way up to solid foods, and you are doing that. :) Just don't forget that the goal is to eventually get all of your Protein from real food rather than the shakes.< /p>

I just started using up some of my Protein powder by adding it to my Decaf coffee in the mornings. Someone suggested adding Protein Powder to OJ to make a smoothie and a light bulb went off in my head! :) I decided I'd use my chocolate protein powder instead of flavored powdered Creamers, and it's pretty good. So, I'm giving myself a daily protein boost while enjoying a nice cup of joe!

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It comes in light??? COOOL!!

I was excited when I found them too! Have only found the light in chocolate but oh my they are so good!

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You're so early post-op that you can still use Protein shakes as your primary source. I think it's fine as long as you are working your way up to solid foods, and you are doing that. :) Just don't forget that the goal is to eventually get all of your Protein from real food rather than the shakes.< /p>

I just started using up some of my Protein powder by adding it to my Decaf coffee in the mornings. Someone suggested adding protein powder to OJ to make a smoothie and a light bulb went off in my head! :) I decided I'd use my chocolate protein powder instead of flavored powdered Creamers, and it's pretty good. So, I'm giving myself a daily protein boost while enjoying a nice cup of joe!

Yes I am slowly adding food. I can eat pretty much anything now,it's just that it isn't near enough for nutritional value-at all. And it keeps me full fo SO long. So,I try to get in most my protein and Water,then look to the food,not sure if that's the best idea,but it's what I'm goin with for now. lol. Ooohhhh my,okay I am so in need of some coffee! I ran out of chocolate powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury so I need to order more. I love love love eggfaces Protein shake recipes. Cannot wait to try some!

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They also have Light in vanilla where I live.

It's only 100 calories and 15 g of Protein - perfect!

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They also have Light in vanilla where I live.

It's only 100 calories and 15 g of Protein - perfect!

Thank you,sounds so good. I will def have to look for some here. I am a mml freak! lol

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I just bought a Muscle Milk Light in chocolate to try! I am burnt out on Premier brand, and I want to at least continue to drink one shake a day for muscle mass. My doctor says it certainly can't hurt. Hope I like it!

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