ok, this is going to sound like the dumbest question but when we make Protein shakes is it really only 8 oz of liquid (Water, milk, etc)? Just asking because today was my first day of pre-op liquid diet and I made my shake in my Blender Bottle (the new sport one) and since it holds 26 oz my little 8 oz of shake didnt seem right.

I know post op when we are barely able to drink it will take all day to make a dent in the 8 oz, but right now I am like....really this big bottle to drink this tiny bit of liquid?

Also, what does everyone use for their Protein Shakes? I have almond milk right now, it was delicious this morning....but I know you can use soy or skim also.....what is the best for us? Just curious...

I use Celebrate Protein powder and it calls for 2 scoops for 8 oz liquid. I use Almond milk, vanilla Soy milk and even Almond coconut milk to make my shakes versus Water. It add a few more calories, but tastes great.

My dietician said it's OK to play with the liquid ratio to suit your taste as long as you consume the serving. During my 1st week post-op I was told to split the serving into two separate "meals" so that I got the protein in throughout the day.

The dietician said If you're using the shakes for pre-op, then you can add more liquid to get more volume but just make sure you drink the serving to get all the Vitamins and nutrients. Also if you add ice cubes to it, it tends to make it seem more bulky.

I only use 8oz liquid with mine but I add 4-8 pieces of ice and when blended it froths it up to over 16oz.

I bought a small 20 oz. blender bottle so it wouldn't seem so ridiculously out of proportion!

I found a 12 oz bottle I'm currently using. However, I haven't really found a shaker bottle I'm happy with. They either don't blend well, the lids don't fit and it leaks or the flip top is to hard to open. I've started blending my drinks in a blender with some ice. Once I'm sleeved, I'll probably switch over to an insulated bottle so the drink will keep cold longer.

I use skim milk right now but have thought about trying almond milk since I've seen it here a lot. I also doctor the shakes up with Torani syrups to give me some variety.

I mix mine in the Bullet and use a double-wall coffee travel mug I found at Wal-Mart, looks like a slender Bubba Keg and made by them. Has a nice seal so I can re-shake it before I drink it. I also use ice cubes if I'm going to drink it straight away, but I add a few ounces of water to the skim milk if I'm taking it with me, just for the illusion of more volume. I'm also working on sipping my water through the day to get ready for that, and am surprised that I am not gulping my shakes down, but taking 15 minutes to drink them. I guess my brain wants to savor these, since they're only 200 calories. I'm using the Bari-Essentials, really not too bad.

Thanks everyone - yeah, I guess adding ice and mxing in a blender (I got a new ninja I cant wait to use) would make it frothy and seem like more. When using the Blender Bottle it is just the liquid, no froth and takes me about 4 drinks to finish it (pre-op anyway).

I love the blender bottles though, it blends excellent....no lumps, no left over powder....very smooth and yummy :0)

What is a bubba keg?