whey protein drinks

[juney_p]

i am due to start my 10 day milk diet on 12th dec.
my question is, as i have to drink plenty of milk, is it ok to start drinking the whey protein supplement as a milk shake? during this period?

x june

 

[jo_ jo]

Sorry dont know the answer to your question but I do know when I have asked at Sunderland about having protien drinks they have told me not to bother and just make sure that I eat enough protein.

I have tried the drinks but cant get away with them for me they taste awful.

Maybe slip them a phone call and ask

Good luck with your op

All the best

Jo
xx

 

[Grace]

My guess would be no. The milk diet is purposefully designed to every low calorie s that you use up the glycogen stored in your liver in order to aid easy access during surgery.
Adding protein supplements would increase the calories.

 

[angie790]

Well, I actually did use whey protein mixed with skimmed milk for a couple of my daily milk drinks when I did my pre-op diet, although as Grace points out, you would need to make sure you don't overly increase your calorie intake if you decide to use them. Protein drinks are always a contentious issue...some PCTs recommend them, some don't. Personally, I found them a life-saver after my op when I really couldn't face eating much at all...at least I was ensuring I was getting in a good pure protein source, necessary to help repair and healing after the op. If I didn't have them, I simply wouldn't have got in any protein. I think if you at least have them in, you can see how you will feel after the op and use them if you feel the need.

 

[Mrs.D]

I also used the whey protein pre-op as directed by my doctor.

 

[phatmomma]

See i'm with Grace, i'd have probably said no too. But then if your provider says yes i'd guess you'd have to make sure it was a low carb shake. It wont hurt to try a couple of different flavours before your op to see if you like them though Good luck with the pre op xx