megansmommy123 57 Posted July 17, 2013 Before surgery I rarely drank milk because of the calories. But since then, I find myself drinking it more and more. I've always loved milk, but I drink it now because it does down easy, and its nice to drink something that isn't sweet, and I figure its a Protein boost. I usually drink 12oz a day mixed with my Protein Powder, and then another 12 ounces throughout the day. So a total of 24 ounces a day. It's 1%, so about 250 calories, 23g of protein. I'm losing weight fine, and reaching my protein requirements with no problems, so I don't think its an issue. Do you think that's too much? 1 starr1202 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted July 17, 2013 I'm not a doctor but i go by "if it ain't broke don't fix it" Really I'm taking in way more milk products everyday since surgery than i ever did. Protein shakes and a Greek yogurt everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megansmommy123 57 Posted July 17, 2013 I eat a ton of greek yogurt, and cheese too. At least 1, sometimes two yogurts a day. And at least 1-2 cheese sticks too. It's just hard to go from the pre-surgery thought of "stay away from dairy, its calories", to now eating it all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted July 17, 2013 It took me a while to wrap my head around it too. But in the beginning stages especially its a good way to get your Protein in easily. Now that I'm further out I don't drink shakes everyday anymore I can get protein through lean meats. But I have a bit of cheese everyday and Without fail a Fage 2% Greek yogurt with Splenda and frozen blueberries! As a matter of fact that will be my dinner tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuchnuch 120 Posted July 17, 2013 Milk is a great source of Protein and I found that if I was lacking protein in a day, that was a great low calorie way to get a boost! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites