Does anyone have any suggestions on a good protein shake mix for the "liquids only days" after surgery? :smile2:

One word of caution. If you have thyroid issues and take tyhroid meds OR if you have a problem like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, be aware that soy can have an adverse effect. If you're on thyroid meds, check with your doctor about soy before trying it. My daughter has IBS and was considering NutriSystem to help her with the 15 pounds she needs to lose. She mentioned it to her doctor in passing and he told her not to eat soy protein (stuff like Morningstar Farms) because it would make her particular symptoms worse.

One word of caution. If you have thyroid issues and take tyhroid meds OR if you have a problem like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, be aware that soy can have an adverse effect. If you're on thyroid meds, check with your doctor about soy before trying it. My daughter has IBS and was considering NutriSystem to help her with the 15 pounds she needs to lose. She mentioned it to her doctor in passing and he told her not to eat soy Protein (stuff like Morningstar Farms) because it would make her particular symptoms worse.

I think I have IBS or maybe just can't handle milk well. I get bloated with gas and spend the rest of the day looking like the Penser

That sounds like lactose intolerance to me. I have a friend who suffers with that. Try using Lactaid milk or Lactaid tablets with every milk product you consume and see what happens. It won't hurt you and if it solves the problem then you know that it's lactose intolerance.

I agree, try the Lactaid milk. I have issues with milk not agreeing with me. I dont think I am lactose intolerant, but I know that it does bother my stomach. So since I started drinking the shakes I have only used Lactaid milk and I have not had any problems at all. And I can not taste any difference, of course it is being mixed as a shake so It might taste different if you just drink a glass of milk, but who know...LOL Give it a try.