Protein Shake = Diarrhea

[HeatherRad 1]

Help....Feeling discouraged. 9 days post op very concerned about the lack of Protein im getting from being on a liquid diet. Bought some whey protein and tried it twice one with Water and once with lowfat organic milk. About 10 minutes after drinking this I got diarrhea both times:( Any suggestions anyone for other protein alternatives that wont make me sick:(

[POlkadot1 12]

Muscle milk light worked for me its lactose free and chocolate goes down pretty good.

[HeatherRad 1]

Muscle milk light worked for me its lactose free and chocolate goes down pretty good.

Thanks I will try that:)

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Whey Protein isolate us lactose free also, do you have an isolate, concentrate, or some sort of blend?

There are other options, Jay Robb makes an egg Protein, there are also vegetable Proteins like hemp. I use a variety of different Proteins.< /p>

[HeatherRad 1]

its a Protein Powder called Pro Complete 40. It says it has whey Protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, potassium caseinate and egg albumin.

[HeatherRad 1]

Whey Protein isolate us lactose free also, do you have an isolate, concentrate, or some sort of blend?

There are other options, Jay Robb makes an egg Protein, there are also vegetable Proteins like hemp. I use a variety of different Proteins.< /p>

its a Protein Powder called Pro Complete 40. It says it has whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, potassium caseinate and egg albumin.

[Leleboo 104]

You can use Lactaid pills to keep the diarrhea away.

[HeatherRad 1]

is it too soon for me to take pills? I have not tried yet im 9 days post op. All my medicines have been liquid form so far.

[Leleboo 104]

is it too soon for me to take pills? I have not tried yet im 9 days post op. All my medicines have been liquid form so far.

I was sleeved March 18th and have been taking pills since the second day in the hospital. You can take them if they don't cause you any discomfort.

[Healthiernewme 81]

I wouldn't take any pills without consulting with your doctor first. You can try Isopure Liquid Protein. It comes in different flavors.

[cynthia4722 74]

I make the shakes with lactose free milk. That helps with diarrhea for me.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

its a Protein powder called Pro Complete 40. It says it has whey Protein isolate' date=' whey protein concentrate, potassium caseinate and egg albumin.[/quote']

In all likelihood your reaction is from the whey concentrate & or the caseinate. These are both milk based Proteins that are not isolates, therefore they still contain lactose. Lactose sensitivity is very common in the early post op weeks/months.

[HeatherRad 1]

In all likelihood your reaction is from the whey concentrate & or the caseinate. These are both milk based Proteins that are not isolates' date=' therefore they still contain lactose. Lactose sensitivity is very common in the early post op weeks/months.[/quote']

that makes sense I've never had dairy issues prior to surgery but i guess post op its a new issue thank you so much for your responses im going to seek out some alternative Protein that is not milk based:)

[Leleboo 104]

that makes sense I've never had dairy issues prior to surgery but i guess post op its a new issue thank you so much for your responses im going to seek out some alternative Protein that is not milk based:)

Hey HeatherRad even when I mix the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury with the Lactaid milk I still get diarrhea that's why I started using the Lactaid pills.

[HeatherRad 1]

Hey HeatherRad even when I mix the unjury with the Lactaid milk I still get diarrhea that's why I started using the Lactaid pills.

I will try the pills thank you for your suggestions.