Milk - lots of sugar and carbs - I HAD NO IDEA!!

I'm starting to rethink my skim milk intake and switching to water for my protein shakes. I was shocked the other day on another thread, where they were talking about the amounts of sugars and carbs in milk. I guess because it is a source of protein and because my doctor and NUT recommended it on the daily eating plan, I never thought twice about or realized how much crap I was getting. Dang, I'll bet if I stop the milk or cut back considerably that I'll start to lose again. I can't believe I wasn't paying attention and just trusted because I tend to mix all of my protein drinks w/milk. Oh well, I need to stop assuming that everything which was recommended for post-op is something we can just eat when we want. Same thing with mashed potatoes and grits, but fortunately, I know enough to eat those things in moderation (ie: very little if at all). UGH..we can be so trusting. I wish they would have said, "milk is OK, but don't get carried away and try to learn to drink your protein shakes w/water due to the sugar and carb intake". No wonder my shakes always tasted so good. :( Another of life's little pleasures with a wrench thrown into it.

I need to pay more attention!!