More milk or water?

[kkami12 52]

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?

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

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!!

[mylighthouse 782]

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, 2017 by mylighthouse

[kkami12 52]

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

[kkami12 52]

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

[jkmen5 9]

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?

[sweetpea63 10]

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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[Sara1981050 25]

I have hold milk because of my surgery recovering

[joycey100 95]

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 ?

[bossportsgal 136]

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.

[SMB335 3]

Try fairlife milk. Delicious w lots of Protein.

[joycey100 95]

My nut said milk with powdered milk in also 🙂

[CocoNina 210]

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


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