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I'm always a big advocate for following the plan/program set forth by the surgeon/nuts, BUT I also have said that guidelines are just that guidelines because WLS isn't as cookie cutter for every patient even though I followed a very cookie cutter plan, it was altered to fit my needs. I couldn't tolerate protein drinks so we catered the guideline. I ate 4 meals per day with each meal consisting of 15gr of protein that gave me my protein goal and kept my carbs low. Our original guideline is 3 meals per day with 2 protein shakes, well I couldn't do it so I followed something else with my surgeon's approval. You could very well be developing lactose intolerance. I had and still have it for milk, but can eat cheese, greek and regular yogurt. I drink Almond milk for calcium.

I don't think you are doing anything wrong. It sounds like you are listening to your body, and doing what is working for you. You would totally go way over on carbs if she wants you to get 30grams of protein from nonfat milk. 12grams of carbs and ONLY 9 grams of protein per cup of nonfat milk, you'd need a little more than 3 cups per day and that's practically your entire daily allotment for carbs. I know there is some low carb milk out there, but I haven't ventured into it. It's just not my thing to sit and drink milk.

Stay positive!!!

Thanks guys, and just to clarify to Otterwench, the NUT wants 30 of my 65g of protein to come from shakes or milk.  She did not ask me to up it to 90.

It is so odd, they dont seem to care about calories or carbs, just a protein goal and water.  As was mentioned otherwise. 

You just need to find a protein shake you like. It was hard for me until I found the premier protein at Costco.

I live in Shakopee and would love to meet up! Send you a friend request!  Thanks! 

I am about 70lbs down 4 months out from VSG. My NUT stresses moderation, and has me target 4 perfect days each week, knowing that at least 3 times a week I will eat imperfectly. When she recently read my food journal, she noted that while drinking red wine and eating frozen yogurt for dinner once is ok, it shouldnt be repeated.

Ultimately, it is personal preference. I choose to live with some moderated splurges, and realize that my weight loss isnt as fast as it could be, but that I'm a happy person developing habits that I can actually maintain for life. Works for me, and my NUTs in agreement.

my nut says she would rather that I eat my calories than drink the shakes. Sometimes I drink muscle milk (I know it has too many carbs but they are convenient, milk free and taste good) but when I am busy they go down easy and I dont miss the protein I need.  The first 6 weeks or so they tasted too sweet so I added soy milk or almond milk (fat free and plain) to cut the sweetness. But after about 6 weeks I stopped using them regularly. I eat a small amount, mostly protein, every few hours until I could eat enough at feeding times then I am eating about 4 times per day. I eat about every 4 hours 2 - 3 oz meals. I get between 60 and 85 grams of protein per day. tuna, chicken, turkey, mild fish, cabot low fat cheese, baby bell light cheese, hummus, chick peas... etc... I can now tolerate fresh veggies and fruits with no problems.  I dont see a problem with drinking plenty of water.  And real food has to be better than processed shakes. As long as you feel better, you labs are good, and your losing weight I dont know If I would drink the shakes if you dont tolerate them.  Also If your NUT does not give you advise that takes your preferences into account then I would look for a new NUT.  I wish you well...