my NUT told me to STOP the Shakes!

 Just switch to a different shake and use water in stead of milk.

I use 1/2 scoopSyntrax NectarCappuchino blended in 1/4 cup of milk in a cup of coffee. Just the carbs from the milk.

Or I use 1 scoop Syntrax Iced Tea in water with a Crystal Light Raspberry Ice. 0 carbs.

I am pre-op but the information I have seen from 2 surgeons around here recommends 2 8oz glasses of milk per day (skim or fat free). *shrug*

I was told by the nurse with my bariatric program not to use protein shakes or bars and to get my protein from "real food".   I tried that for a while, but my pouch doesn't seem keen on food first thing in the morning and I can sip a protein shake at whatever pace works for me on a given day.  Most days I will kick start my day with a protein shake.  Sometimes I will have a protein bar (or 1/2 of one- depending on calories) as an afternoon snack also.  The last time I saw the nurse, she was pimping the new line of protein powder and bars (as well as vitamins and other supplements) that the surgeon's office sells... kind of ironic for someone who had previously said NOT to use shakes!