Problems with Dairy?

[deedeemuffin 346]

I am almost 7 months post-op & I think I might have developed a problem with dairy. I've only noticed over the past couple of weeks. I am a vegetarian so I use dairy a lot towards my Protein. I eat A LOT of cheese sticks. I haven't needed the antacids that they give you post-surgery for months. I use almond milk in my coffee and smoothies. I don't think that it is an acid problem as I have no upset with coffee, Tomato sauce, oranges, etc. I had 2 string cheeses for lunch & I have been in horrible pain for the past couple of hours...acid reflux up to my throat, a lot of burping & gas. (Gross, I know. Sorry.) I'm just wondering if anyone else has developed problems with dairy. I'm also wondering what I am going to do for protein of I cut out my cheese & yogurt. My NUT is very supportive of a vegetarian diet, but not so much a vegan diet. Any experience or recommendations?

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

Well, for your smoothies you could use silken tofu instead of the milk/yogurt. That's one idea

[nanaspez 58]

I became lactose intolerant after surgery. I am now approaching 8 months post op on the 30th, last week I had some cheese with no problem. Everyday since I have tried to eat ONE diary product a day, had a yogurt, cheese stick, cream cheese and cottage cheese and things so far so good. So hopefully you problem will only be temporary