Courtnin 86 Posted December 20, 2012 Has anyone ever become lactose intolerant after the band? I'm 4.5 weeks post op now and the past couple weeks I seem to vomit up anything with a trace of dairy in it. I've never been sensitive to it before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minna 1 Posted December 20, 2012 I am 5 days post op and have been having very bad reactions to dairy as well. It is causing very bad gas. I think this is so strange cause I was fine before surgery... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daisychains7 427 Posted December 20, 2012 I was lactose intolerant even before I had my band. I drink Lactaid brand skim milk, and discovered I have no problem with Greek yogurt. Things may return back to normal for you in a few months. For example -- I had always loved spicy foods but they KILLED my stomach those first few months post op. I can now eat spicy food with no issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peaceful1 110 Posted December 20, 2012 Omg the idea of vomiting is so scary to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted December 20, 2012 Try using almond milk, unsweetened instead of regular milk products. Helped me a bunch and is very low calorie. 1 Courtnin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratcat 10 Posted December 20, 2012 I had severe stomach problems after my band due to the strong meds. The antibiotic in particular. A call to my PA helped, he took me off meds as soon as he could. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLHgal 68 Posted December 20, 2012 I has big problems the first couple of months. However by month 6, I could drink milk and or any dairy products. Hope it gets better. 1 Courtnin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
