So I am five weeks out, almost 6 on soft foods and soon to be moving on to a normal food diet. Now I know you are not supposed to drink before, during and after meals. But my question is can you drink milk during your meal since it is a protein source? Or is it considered more a fluid?

I am totally not sure what the answer is BUT I am thinking that since it is a liquid, I personally would not have it with my meal. Maybe some of the post-opers can help.

The guideline is to not drink liquids before, during or after eating for best restriction. So, anything that is liquid, regardless of it's nutritional content should be consumed outside of this window.

Edited October 17, 201312 yr by PdxMan

I have before..nothing drastic..you just wont be able to eat as much of the solid food. The milk will fill your sleeve. It is however the best thing I would say for protein (other than a protein shake) to drink if you are going to drink with your food

is a great video that illustrates the affect of liquids and eating. This is from a bypass person, but the same holds true for sleeve patients. The issue is you can actually eat more when drinking liquids, therefore consuming more calories and not feeling the restriction the sleeve is supposed to be giving you.

Edited October 17, 201312 yr by PdxMan

Thank you EVERYONE for your input! So greatly appreciated!

Well all this thread did is make me really want to have a glass of milk.

Well all this thread did is make me really want to have a glass of milk.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I don't drink milk any more. I don't want to waste calories on milk.

I still drink milk. I love it...just use it as a "snack"

Have a glass of milk, then. Just not before, during or for half an hour after eating.

How far out are you?

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I did, as a "snack". Just over two weeks out here.

What about cereal??? I eat my protein cereal WITH milk... No problem and oooooh so good!!