94 lbs down since July 8th, 2003 - Milk question

I can't believe it - one week shy of 4 months and I'm down 94 lbs. What a whirlwind the last 4 months have been. Rollercoaster of emotions and physical challenges, but it has been worth it. I am venturing out with some foods now. I still haven't tried any milk as I was told to think of it as liquid sugar. But, I would love a bowl of cereal with skim milk. I would like to hear other's experiences with milk, skim, etc. I'm already looking forward to a tummy tuck next summer. It can't come fast enough for me.

Kendra- Congratulations on being down 94 lbs! That is great!! I had my surgery 1 day after you did, and just had a checkup with my surgeon. He asked how much milk I was drinking, and he said that milk is one of thebest sources of protein for the body. I drink about 2 glasses of skim milk a day. Hope this helps!

Kendra, I my surgery the day before you and I drink 1 glass of skim milk with a Sugar-free Carnation Instant Breakfast every morning. I the evening I sometimes do the same. My surgeon said this is a great source of protein and calcium. Hope this helps. Delana

Hey Kendra, I was talking to my friend who is a spokesperson for weigh****chers and she does all the nutritional information and she told me that natural calcium(milk,cheese) burns fat faster than exercising. She is very supportive of my surgery and helps me by giving me advice on what to eat. She has lost 60 lbs and maintained for a couple of years. She has a few clients that have had the surgery so i feel she is a great wealth of info. So, i had a bowl of cheerios with 1% milk(cant stomach skim) and some splenda. It was fabulous. I also have been drinking soy milk. Its Silk Milk chocolate flavored and I love it. It's like a treat. I am sooo jealous you are down 94, I had surgery on 8-9 and am down 77. Congrats. Best of luck to you. Amy

Oh my goodness I am so jealous of you I am July 3rd and I am down only 70lbs. I am the same way about milk. I love milk but my doctor did not advise for or against either way. I dont seem to get as much support or information for my doctor or staff as so many of you do. I cant stomach the taste of skim milk so I drink a glass of 2% milk with my protein shake every morning and it seems to do very well. Good look and CONGRATS...