So ive been doing some research and i have found a few blogs/articles that say if your having trouble getting enough protein in then drink more milk instead of water. Anyone else do this? I get about 50g of protein in at 3 wks post op but want to get more in and im so sick of water and crystal light and protien shakes just taste so powdery to me! But i feel more water is needed, any thoughts?

Just watch out for fat and sugars in milk. But yes, it was recommended for me too. But I'm diabetic and it was spiking my sugars back then. I should try it again, I'm off all meds now!!

I don't think that some milk would hurt, but be aware that milk has carbs and sugar in it. I am not a milk drinker, so to get the extra Protein, I use Isopure unflavored Protein powder and add it to my decaf iced tea every day. It's a great way to get the protein without the carbs and sugars.

I'm 15 weeks post op, but I still drink a little bit of a Premier ready-to-drink shake a day too. Have you tried that kind? I don't think they taste powdery or chalky at all.

The recommended grams of protein per day for me were 60-80, but I push mine up to almost 100 grams a day, because I have found that in combination with keeping my carbs below 40 grams a day, is really helping me drop the weight.

Edited March 1, 20179 yr by mylighthouse

I need to look into purchasing unflavored protein powder and peanut butter. All ive seen was vanilla and chocolate in most stores. Ill have to shop online. I have been doing the slim fast 20g shakes but i dread drinking them because they get so old after about a week, like i literally have to hold my nose lol

Just watch out for fat and sugars in milk. But yes, it was recommended for me too. But I'm diabetic and it was spiking my sugars back then. I should try it again, I'm off all meds now!!

I didnt even think about the sugars in it, thank you! I just love milk lol

I haven't had surgery yet so I kind of feel like I have some kind of nerve commenting. But I just had nutrition class yesterday and I am a little bit fresh on the recommendations. They did recommend that milk was a good source for protein. You can use 1% or even fat free she said. I think if the bigger concern is getting the protein in, at 3 weeks out, the sugars & fats will not be the concern because we KNOW the weight is going to drop, right? Right now the bigger concern would be keeping u hydrated & ur nutrition up. Have u tried Nectar? It blended really well when I tried it before. Or yeah, putting PB on/in some of ur fruit or celery?

I purchased several flavors of Nectar on Amazon. My favorite is the grapefruit which tastes like ruby red. 23 grams of protein in 8 oz


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I have hold milk because of my surgery recovering

Yes uses milk but also put in some powder milk in also that helps . My nut told me to calm down on Water and get Protein down me ?

I need to look into purchasing unflavored protein powder and peanut butter. All ive seen was vanilla and chocolate in most stores. Ill have to shop online. I have been doing the slim fast 20g shakes but i dread drinking them because they get so old after about a week, like i literally have to hold my nose lol

I like genepro unflavored and PB 2 powdered peanut butter. But remember unflavored still has a little flavor. I tried a few and like genepro best.

Try fairlife milk. Delicious w lots of protein.

My nut said milk with powdered milk in also ?

My doctor says I can drink Fat Free milk or 1%. I use that to help me with my protein.


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