Lactose Intolerance

[GypsyQueen 198]

Those of you post surgery, please say if you can still drink milk or if you became intolerant. Just curious. Thanks!

[kristikay 60]

I have had no problem drinking milk since my surgery on Tuesday. The NUT did say it might happen but so far so good.

[Annie B 89]

Lactose intolerant before surgery, lactose intolerant after surgery. Bummer.

[clk 3,519]

I had on and off symptoms of lactose intolerance that were mildly annoying prior to surgery. Post op I was absolutely intolerant and unable to consume any dairy for several months. Some time around one year post op the situation improved. Prior to my pregnancy (my intolerance is always worst when I'm pregnant) I was able to consume small portions of even cow's milk, yogurt and cottage cheese. Hard and soft cheeses didn't bother me at all. The only food I absolutely cannot consume even in tiny portions would be ice cream. If I really want something like that, I choose one made with coconut milk or a sorbet. And honestly, ice cream was never a food I really loved so it's not an issue for me to give it up.

~Cheri