Protein shakes

[Loulou730 4]

I had no problem with Protein shakes preop. I did three weeks of Optifast.

I was banded feb. 19 and every time I drink a Protein shake - Optifast or something else, I get an upset stomach and sometimes diarrhea. Any suggestions?

I would really like to drink the as I have a hard time eating my Protein. Any ideas are appreciated.

Thanks!

Cindy

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Is it possible you're lactose intolerant? Or perhaps allergic to something in the shake?

Do you have this problem with any other foods or drink?

[Loulou730 4]

No I am not. I drink milk fine. Nothing else does this to me. I have tried two other Protein Shakes so far. Funny thing is pre-op it was fine- no problems.

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Do the shakes contain more sugar than you usually have at one time? I sometimes have a "system dump" if I take in too much sugar at once.

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That is very odd! I'm stumped!

I'd discuss it with your nutritionist, they'd have a lot more insight I'm sure.

[Loulou730 4]

No, they are very low in sugar.

I did discuss this with my nutritionist and she thought I was still healing (that was a month ago). I have to ask her again- she is out of town.

Thanks for all your ideas. It is a weird one!

[CanCan1791 57]

I had the same issue. I was fine with the Optifast before surgery but afterwards, they upset my stomach and gave me the runs. I stopped the Protein Shakes and used broth instead.

[mkilby001 0]

I am also having the same problem. I tried the same shakes that I had pre-op, and they give me a upset stomach, so I've tried various other options after surgery. Still the same result, if I drink any Protein I have a upset stomach. Luckily I'm moving to soft foods today, so I'm going to try to get my protein through food. Is this normal, or something that I should be concerned with?

[Brieshay 12]

I am 2 days post op and I drank my Atkins shake and I was fine but I have not been able to eat any Jello, I am drinking okay but I only had one shakes and I am still full..

[LadyOphelia1988 21]

I had the same problem after surgery. The first week was horrible. I would drink my shake and have horrible diarrhea. I switched to soy milk and haven't had a problem since. Thank goodness! Now I can take my shake out with me.