3 Weeks Post-Op and Now Lactose Intolerant

[SleevedJune2013 1]

Hello everyone! I'm 3-weeks post op and have just learned that I have some lactose intolerance. Put 8oz of skim milk in my Protein Powder the day I started full-liquids and I was nauseaous for 48-hours. It was horrible. I start mushies next week and was wondering if anyone could help me with suggestions for non-lactose Breakfast, lunch, and dinners. Most of the breakfasts I had planned contain lactose, so they are now a no go I'm hoping this this resolves before too long. Right now I'm not wanting to eat anything at all, but I know that I have to start getting some nutrients in. Thank you all for any advice!!!

[clk 3,519]

I developed lactose intolerance, too. First find a lactose free shake. I mix with coffee, tea, Water, soy milk, hemp milk, juice...just find something that works with your shake. This will help immensely.

Then you just shift to a Protein heavy diet, and yes, it's a challenge in soft foods. Scrambled eggs...but you likely won't be able to hold much of them because they're dense. I ate tuna, refried Beans, soy yogurt, hardboiled eggs (and egg salad)...things like that.

Some time before a year I was able to eat hard cheeses again. Now I only have to avoid ice cream, heavy cream (including sauces made with it) and a glass of milk. I can have small amounts of Lactaid milk on Cereal or in a sauce or something but I can't have it alone.

You can try the pills and see if they help. You can also see if the Lactaid milk, cottage cheese, etc. will work for you. They don't work for me at all. Also remember that there's only a trace amount of dairy (or none at all) in fake dairy products made for vegans and vegetarians. There are options out there, you just have to find what works for you.

~Cheri

[SleevedJune2013 1]

Thank you Cheri!