No milk?

[shuhnaynuh 142]

Okay so I'm definitely not lactose intolerant because I can have yogurt and ice cream, BUT milk makes me feel horrible.. What gives??? I was a huge milk lover Pre surgery and now I've tried it twice since surgery and can't stand it, nor can I stand almond or soy any ideas or suggestions?

[Losin4good 690]

How far out post op are you? I was the same way for the first couple months post op. and it was only milk that bothered me. Now i can drink it no problem.

[shuhnaynuh 142]

How far out post op are you? I was the same way for the first couple months post op. and it was only milk that bothered me. Now i can drink it no problem.

3.5 months :/

[Robyn Owens-Miille 132]

Remember you cant produce the necessary enzymes to break it down in large quantities right now. I would avoid liquid milk for a while and keep trying it as you get farther out from surgery.

[icon23 273]

I read that there are varying degrees of lactose intolerance and while some people may not be able to tolerate any dairy, others might be able to tolerate only certain types (which sounds like what you're experiencing).

[RickM 1,750]

Different dairy products have differing amounts of latose in them depending upon their processing. Higher fat products such as ice cream are often tolerable to those who can't tolerate milk; ditto for yogurts and cheeses (my wife fits into this category after her DS.) Lactaid milk is available for those who are lactose intolerant as is lactaid tablets that can be taken before/with dairy. This may resolve over time or it may not - YMMV

[Carol Watts 67]

Milk bothers me also. I went to soy milk and it still felt heavy on my stomach, so now I do almond milk. It taste just as good as any of the other milks, or it does to me.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

When you make yogurt, the probiotic bacteria eat up the lactose in milk and form yogurt. That's why plain yogurt is so sour... because the bacteria have eaten all the sweet lactose! This is how you can tell the difference between lactose intolerence and an actual milk allergy. Lactose intolerent people can have yogurt. Milk allergy sufferere cannot.

[shuhnaynuh 142]

When you make yogurt' date=' the probiotic bacteria eat up the lactose in milk and form yogurt. That's why plain yogurt is so sour... because the bacteria have eaten all the sweet lactose! This is how you can tell the difference between lactose intolerence and an actual milk allergy. Lactose intolerent people can have yogurt. Milk allergy sufferere cannot.[/quote']

Aha, that could be it... Going to try again in a few months I suppose

[mistyw 14]

I am nine months and still have trouble with milk.

[ozeedonkee 145]

Different dairy products have differing amounts of latose in them depending upon their processing. Higher fat products such as ice cream are often tolerable to those who can't tolerate milk; ditto for yogurts and cheeses (my wife fits into this category after her DS.) Lactaid milk is available for those who are lactose intolerant as is lactaid tablets that can be taken before/with dairy. This may resolve over time or it may not - YMMV

Yep. This is correct.

[LDallas 108]

I never had prob with milk until after surg. Switched to Lactaid milk. It's fine. I ran out of Lactaid and had a little bit of a shake with reg milk, and was miserable all day. Made a special trip to the store just to get the Lactaid!! I am 7 wks out.

[jaymzee 79]

Took me about 4 months before i could tolerate even skim. You'll get there.

[shuhnaynuh 142]

So glad there's hope ill try lactaid milk and see what happens! Thanks everyone!!

[Belledebayou 62]

This is very helpful. Thanks everyone! I had Greek yogurt with banana Protein power and 1% milk to make it smooth and I had diarreha. I had the same kind of episodes before surgery just not as violent. I'll stick with almond milk and try the lactaid.