Question:
Can I reduce the amount of water in my protein shake?

I am 3 days post op and am using the Problend 55 Mocha Cap. They require 8-12 oz of water which I used 8 oz, 2 teaspoons of chocolate pudding mix, and a sprinkle of Splenda. I could not get it all in. Can I reduce the amount of water to 6 or 4 oz to make it easier to get it all in? Thanks in advance for your responses.    — lturman (posted on June 15, 2002)

June 15, 2002
I'm unclear on why you can't get it all in. Are you trying to drink it in a time limit? Three days post of I was drinking 1 oz in 15 minutes so it would take 2 hours to drink 8 oz. I had to make mine thinner to tolerate it at first. Now I drink my Designer Whey, chocolate, with 8 oz of water and 1/2 banana. I start drinking it on the way to work and finish after I get there. Still takes me about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. It is 35 grams of protein and is my breakfast for the day. Glad to hear you are going for the protein right away. Good for you!!
   — Pam K.

June 15, 2002
You need to halve the recipe. Use 1 scoop for 27.5 grams instead of 2 scoops for 55. With the 1 scoop you only have to use 4 oz of water. The amount of water is only a suggestion, it doesn't really change the composition of the protein. We can only absorb 30 grams of protein at a time anyway. Congrats, good luck and God bless! (that is my favorite protein brand by the way...)
   — Kimberly L.