Lactose Intolerance or something else?

[Meintraining 104]

I am in need of some help. Since my surgery in Jan. I haven't felt good. I feel like my quality of life has gone down instead of up. I am exhausted all the time. I don't have more energy I have less. I have some horrible bowel issue since the surgery that may be attributed to lactose intolerance. I have no idea what is safe to eat and what is not. I'm not much of a cook so I am lost. For example I had a busy day today. I had a Protein Drink in the am after the gym. It's Water and one scoop of lemon Tea nectar. Then I had another one because I was hungry and I no longer have foods to grab anymore like yogurt or a cheese stick. My Protein Bars have milk in them and I can only eat so many eggs and chicken. I need a small snack to keep me going and keep my metabolism going. At the store the lactose free products are pretzels, ice cream, and chip type stuff. All not great choices. I've called the nutritionist and my surgeons nurse who has also left messages for the dietician but she just doesn't call me back. I'm usually close to tears at night because I know I need to eat but I'm just so lost. I think a great deal of my frustration has to do with the dietician not getting back to me. I know I sound like a Debbie Downer but I've just been having a rough couple of days.

Edited April 2, 2014 by Meintraining

[Karl 15 10]

Bodyfortress whey Protein isolate is 98% lactose free it is the only one I can tolerate. I'm also lactose intolerant so when I found this it made life better I can get enough protein. Also are you taking b-12? You may be low.

[Meintraining 104]

Bodyfortress whey Protein isolate is 98% lactose free it is the only one I can tolerate. I'm also lactose intolerant so when I found this it made life better I can get enough protein. Also are you taking b-12? You may be low.

Karl thank you so much for responding. I called the company that makes nectar and supposedly even though it lists milk as an ingredient they say it's lactose free also. Where can I find Bodyfortress Whey Protein Isolate? What other foods are you eating besides meat? I do take sublingual b-12 but I'm wondering if I should take it twice a day instead of once. This exhaustion thing is really bothering me. Thanks again for your help.