Muscle Milk & Liquid diets

I was having a terrible time getting in all my protein and liquid after surgery. I had stocked up ahead of time with Atkins and EAS AdvantEDGE, plus some VHT Strawberry Smoothie and New Whey vials. It is easy to get a lot of protein in with New Whey but there seems to be some controversy about whether it is all bio-available so my doctor wants me to use it sparingly. The next most protein-dense stuff was the VHT shakes. These have 35 grams in 11oz which is pretty good but they are so thick it takes me forever to drink them. The remainder - EAS, Atkins - was all 15 grams in 11 oz and mostly available in vanilla or chocolate. So just out of desperation I dropped in at Planet Nutrition, my local body builder store. What I had forgotten is that the EAS and other folks make different brands for "pro" and "consumer" use. The consumer stuff is sold at drug and grocery stores, warehouse clubs and big box stores. The "pro" stuff on the other hand is generally available at health stores. In the EAS line, I have rediscovered Myoplex Lite RTD. 25 grams in 11 oz and thin enough that I can fini**** while it is still cold. But my happiest discovery was Muscle Milk. They have some creative flavors like Root Beer Float and Cookies and Cream. There are both 11 oz and 17 oz sizes. My store had all the flavors in 17 oz sizes and I almost did not buy any. On an impulse I picked up one each of about 5 flavors. Awesome! Finally some variety! It's about 2gm protein per oz which is twice the Atkins or AdvantEDGE brands. Then I discovered my grocery store even carries it - but I need to check and see if it is the same 2gm/oz strength. Now I've got like 4 cases of stuff that will probably go out of date before I drink it. Maybe I'll give it away at the next support group meeting. -- T.Rob

I know what you mean. I tried the muscle milk and enjoyed the mint chocolate. Although it has kind of an after taste but they all do. I'm so sick of protein shakes LOL I could throw them out the window. I don't suggest the Isopure at all. That has the worst after taste of all! Sounds like your getting the hang of this and you seem to be in good spirits. GL with your NUT appt I hope you get to start trying all those good things like refried beans and eggs. ~Hugs~ Rebecca-

Hi- I hear what you are saying. I tried the GNC 50gm Grand slam and that wasn't so bad. I tried the Muscle Milk in Banana Cream and although it was nice and thin the banana taste was not that great. Let me know what your favorite flavors are I'm going to order the Unjury samples next. Still searching for the ideal protein shake here Patti

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh protein schmoteinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. I hate it ALL!!! I loveddddd Unjury before surgery...now the thought of it makes me wanna throw up. I hate everything that is sweet now. I can't even stand to drink crystal lite---which I used to drink by the gallon! The only crystal lite I can even stand now is 1/2 strength plain lemonade...otherwise, no way. I wish this wasn't a problem for me. I'm not getting in anywhere CLOSE to my goal of 60 grams minimum. This sucks. I feel like I'm doing such a horrible job.....but I don't know what else to try. My Mom bought me some chocolate egg white protein yesterday...I tried to make it this afternoon---------took one drink and started gagging. It's all in my head.....but I hate everything sweet. At least drink-wise. Someone please help meeeeeeeeeeeee.......I'm never going to lose anymore weight if I don't up the protein, calories, AND water. Grrrrr!!! Courtney

I will have to look in to Muscle Milk, I have not tried that one. I knew I would get tired of hte thicker shakes and then I discovered Isopure at GNC. They come in 20oz bottles but have 40 gms of protien and are in that one bottle and they come in lots of fuity flavors.....changes things up so that I can have different taste throughout the day and not so routine. I was just drinking those and decided that now that the swelling is going down and it is easier to get those in I wanted some thicker shakes from time to time. I will have to look for the Muscle Milk at stores around here.

Hey T.Rob, Glad everything is going well. I haven't been around on here much because I feel like I'm a downer to others right now. I advanced to the soft solids stage and I'm having a tough time. I throw up A LOT. At least once every meal, sometimes twice. I ended up blowing a blood vessel in my eye ball last night because I was wretching so hard. Sucks. The surgeon's office thinks I may have a stricture. We'll see how today goes. Hope that things continue to go well for you and take care!! Jamie

Jaime- I am having a difficult time with the second food phase-(anything you can mush with a fork!!) I can usually get tuna salad down but it seem to gets stuck every so often. I am feeling a bit nauseaus and have had reflux (onlysince surgery!) for te last week or so too. I have wretched with no output with anything I eat besides Cheerios!! Have you been checked for a stricture? Let me know how it goes!! Heather

Hi T.Rob, I am going to get me some Muscle Milk in Root Beer Flavor....I have been craving Root Beer Floats something fierce. Yum....I am going tonight to get it. Is it just called Muscle Milk??? Thanks for the tip, Hugs, Esther

T.ROb, I went to GNC to buy Muscle Milk Root Beer flavor and all they had was this huge jar for almost $50. Do you know where I can get it cheaper? Esther

Hmmm...didn't know they had a big powder. The ones I get are 11oz or 16 oz Ready-To-Drink. My local store is just that - local. So I don't know what chains you might go to. Of course, you can always order online and get a pretty good price. This link (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cs/rtd.html) popped up at the top of my Google list. I liked the Cookies and Cream flavor. Yum! -- T.Rob