Pre-Op diet question

[DebraSV 18]

Anyone who might know this answer.

I am scheduled for the band on 17 Jan. I started on all liquids Monday, and have done pretty well until last night. Hunger has not been as much of an issue as my lactose intollerance. I had no idea it was this bad because I don't use milk or yogurt much. I have been following the 60-80mg of protien shakes, no/low-cal liquids and broths, with about 45 carbs or less per day. Last night I woke up at 1 AM with my stomach in major pain. my reg stomach meds did not work, so ran to get acidophilis and lactaid when the store opened, So far I am a littel better. I am wondering if I cooked eggwhites with 1 egg for the full protien and had broth for the evening if that woudl hurt. It wouid simply give my system a break from the milk based stuff. Does anyone know???

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

I love milk, but it sounds like the lactose might be a bit much for you right now. Concentrate more on Water and lighter liquids - Protein shots would be a great option for you right now.

Edited January 9, 2014 by PrettyThick1

[Leepers 1,195]

They make plenty of Protein Shakes that are Ok for people with lactose intolerance. I used the Ensure High Protein shakes. They're bigger than the others (14 oz) so more to drink. I like the vanilla. The chocolate was good too.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

call your doctor. he needs to know what is happening. he can also advise you on what to do as well as prescribe medicaiton that might help you get through this phase. good luck

[NJohnson2012 0]

Try using Water instead of milk.

[DebraSV 18]

Thank you all.

My Dr. has a very limitied number of shakes and I actually like the one that was given. So I got lactaid. I can mix the shake with Water, but the dairy content was still killer, plus we had guidance to eat yogurt so that sent me over the top.

I only had one shake yesterday and LOTS of Clear Liquids. I got the acidophilus and lactaid going. Felling much more norma today and no pain.

Your thoughts were much appreciated.