Where does milk fit in?

[luckypants 57]

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?

[Tiff 93]

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.

[PdxMan 4,292]

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, 2013 by PdxMan

[jessleeluvsjb 17]

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

[PdxMan 4,292]

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, 2013 by PdxMan

[luckypants 57]

Thank you EVERYONE for your input! So greatly appreciated!

[plasticbee 22]

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

[luckypants 57]

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

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[Michellemo 161]

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

[ReDbEaN 654]

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

[PdxMan 4,292]

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

How far out are you?

[plasticbee 22]

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

How far out are you?[/quote']

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

[carolina c 20]

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